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.
Diagnosis Procedure
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
- CONNECTOR CHECK
Check the AV control unit, Bose speaker amp. and speaker connectors for the following:
- Proper connection
- Damage
- Disconnected or loose terminals
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 2 .
NO
Repair the terminals or connectors.
- CHECK FRONT TWEETER SIGNAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY (BOSE SPEAKER AMP.)
- Disconnect Bose speaker amp. connectors and suspect front tweeter connector.
- Check continuity between Bose speaker amp. connectors and suspect front tweeter connector.
Bose speaker amp. Front tweeter Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal B137 6 M80 (LH) 1 Yes 7 2 B138 37 M23 (RH) 1 27 2 - Check continuity between Bose speaker amp. connectors and ground.
Bose speaker amp. Ground Continuity Connector Terminal B137 6 - No 7 B138 37 27
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 3 .
NO
Repair or replace harness or connectors.
- CHECK FRONT TWEETER SIGNAL (BOSE SPEAKER AMP.)
- Connect Bose speaker amp. connectors and suspect front tweeter connector.
- Turn ignition switch to ON.
- Push AV control unit POWER switch.
- Check signal between the terminals of Bose speaker amp. connectors.
Bose speaker amp. Condition Reference value Connector (+) (-) Terminal Terminal B137 6 7 Audio signal output B138 37 27
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Replace front tweeter. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NO
GO TO STEP 4 .
- CHECK FRONT TWEETER SIGNAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY (AV CONTROL UNIT)
- Turn ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect Bose speaker amp. connector B138 and AV control unit connector M108.
- Check continuity between Bose speaker amp. connector B138 and AV control unit connector M108.
Bose speaker amp. AV control unit Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal B138 18 M108 2 Yes 32 3 19 11 20 12 - Check continuity between Bose speaker amp. connector B138 and ground.
Bose speaker amp. Ground Continuity Connector Terminal B138 18 - No 32 19 20
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 5 .
NO
Repair or replace harness or connectors.
- CHECK FRONT TWEETER SIGNAL (AV CONTROL UNIT)
- Connect Bose speaker amp. connector B138 and AV control unit connector M108.
- Turn ignition switch to ON.
- Push AV control unit POWER switch.
- Check signal between AV control unit connector M108 and ground.
AV control unit connector M108 Condition Reference value (+) (-) Terminal Terminal 2 3 Audio signal output 11 12
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Replace Bose speaker amp. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NO
Replace AV control unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NO RELATED
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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.