2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

AV Communication Line Check (Between Display Control Unit and NAVI Control Unit).

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  1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Check system of power supply and ground circuit NAVI control unit. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK FOR NAVI CONTROL UNIT  ".

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Check the malfunctioning parts.
  2. CHECK HARNESS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect NAVI control unit connector and display control unit connector.
    3. Check continuity between NAVI control unit and display control unit.
      CONTINUITY CHECK CHART

      Terminals Continuity
      NAVI control unit Display control unit
      Connector Terminal (Wire color) Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      M63 44 (O) M43 32 (O) Yes
      45 (B/P) 34 (B/P)
    4. Check continuity between NAVI control unit and ground.
      CONTINUITY CHECK CHART

      Terminals Continuity
      NAVI control unit Ground
      Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      M63 44 (O) No
      45 (B/P)
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between NAVI Control Unit And Ground
    G03492573Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
  3. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS OF DCU 
    1. Replace NAVI control unit.
    2. Connect NAVI control unit connector and display control unit connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Start self-diagnosis of DCU, and check the self-diagnosis result.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: INSPECTION END.
    2. NG: Replace display control unit.
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