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CHECK HARNESS

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect audio unit connector and display unit connector.

Check continuity between audio unit and display unit.

CONTINUITY CHECK CHART

Terminals				Continuity
Display unit		Audio unit
Connector	Terminal (Wire color)	Connector	Terminal (Wire color)
M39	8 (R/G)	M46	23 (R/G)	Yes
	10 (R/Y)		21 (R/Y)
	9		25

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit And Display Unit

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Check continuity between display unit and ground.

CONTINUITY CHECK CHART

Terminals			Continuity
Display unit		Ground
Connector	Terminal (Wire color)
M39	8 (R/G)		No
	10 (R/Y)

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Display Unit And Ground

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OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.
NG: Repair harness.

CHECK AUDIO TX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL
1. Connect audio unit connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between audio unit harness connector M46 terminal 23 (R/G) and ground.
  Approx. 4V
  
  Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Audio Unit Harness Connector And Ground
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OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Replace audio unit.
CHECK AUDIO RX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect audio unit connector, and connect display unit connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between display unit harness connector M39 terminal 10 (R/Y) and ground.
  Approx. 4V
  
  Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Display Unit Harness Connector And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Replace display unit.
CHECK AUDIO TX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect audio unit connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check the signal between display unit harness connector M39 terminal 8 (R/G) and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
  8 (R/G) - Ground: Refer to " TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY UNIT ".
  
  Fig 5: Checking Signal Between Display Unit Harness Connector And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Replace display unit.
CHECK AUDIO RX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check the signal between display unit harness connector M39 terminal 10 (R/Y) and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
  10 (R/Y) - Ground: Refer to " TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY UNIT ".
  
  Fig 6: Checking Signal Between Display Unit Harness Connector And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END.
2. NG: Replace audio unit.

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.

Safety Warning

Audio Communication Line Check

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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