Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DVD Player Does Not Work
- CHECK FUSE
Check that the following fuse of the DVD player are not blown.
SIGNAL CHARTUnit Signal Fuse No. DVD player Battery power supply 32 ACC power supply 6 OK or NG
OK : GO TO 2.
NG : If fuse is blown be sure to eliminate case of problem before installing new fuse, Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ".
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between DVD player harness connector terminals and ground.
TERMINAL REFERENCE VALUE CHARTTerminals Condition Reference value (+) (-) Connector Terminal M73 16 Ground Ignition switch OFF Battery voltage 15 Ignition switch ACC Battery voltage Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 3.
NG : Repair harness or connector between DVD player and fuse.
- CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect DVD player connector.
- Check continuity between the following DVD player harness connector B19 terminal 22 and ground.
22 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 4.
NG : Repair or harness or connector.
- CHECK HARNESS
- Disconnect audio unit connector.
- Check continuity between DVD player harness connector M73 terminals 9, 11 and audio unit harness connector M65 terminals 38, 40.
9 - 38 : Continuity should exist.
11 - 40 : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between DVD player harness connector M73 terminals 9, 11 and ground.
9, 11 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 5.
NG : Repair harness or connector.
- CHECK CONTROL SIGNAL
- Connect DVD player connector and audio unit connectors.
- Turn ignition switch ACC.
- Check voltage between DVD player harness connector M73 terminal 9 and ground.TERMINAL REFERENCE VALUE CHART
Terminals Condition Reference value (+) (-) Connector Terminal Ground M73 9 Ground Press "power" switch of DVD player Approx. 5 V
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 6.
NG : Replace DVD player.
- CHECK CONTROL SIGNAL
Check voltage between DVD player harness connector M73 terminal 11 and ground.
TERMINAL REFERENCE VALUE CHARTTerminals Condition Reference value (+) (-) Connector Terminal Ground M73 11 Ground Press "power" switch of DVD player Approx. 5 V Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK : Replace DVD player.
NG : Replace audio unit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.