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Audio Communication Line Check (Between Display Control Unit and Audio Unit)

  1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check system of power supply and ground circuit for audio unit. Refer to , "POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Check the malfunctioning parts.

  2. CHECK HARNESS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect audio unit connector and display control unit connector.
    3. Check continuity between audio unit and display control unit.
      AUDIO UNIT AND DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT

      Terminals Continuity
      Display control unit (+) Audio unit (-)
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M95 40 M45 65 Yes
      42 66
    4. Check continuity between display control unit and ground.
      DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT AND GROUND

      Terminals Continuity
      Display control unit(+) (-)
      Connector Terminal
      M95 40 Ground No
      42
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit & Display Control Unit And Display Control Unit & Ground
    G04171720Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

  3. CHECK 1: AUDIO-TX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL 
    1. Connect display control unit connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between display control unit harness connector M95 terminal 42 and ground.

      Approx. 3.5V or more. 

    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Display Control Unit Connector M95 Terminal 42 And Ground
    G04171721Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Replace display control unit. Refer to DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT  .

  4. CHECK 2: AUDIO-RX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect display control unit connector.
    3. Connect audio unit connector.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Check voltage between audio unit harness connector M45 terminal 65 and ground.

      Approx. 3.5V or more. 

    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Audio Unit Connector M45 Terminal 65 And Ground
    G04171722Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Replace audio unit. Refer to , "AUDIO UNIT ".

  5. CHECK 3: AUDIO-TX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Connect display control unit connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check signal between display control unit harness connector M95 terminal 40 and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.

      40 - Ground: Refer to , " TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT  ". 

    Fig 4: Checking Signal Between Display Control Unit Connector M95 Terminal 40 And Ground
    G04171723Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Replace display control unit. Refer to DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT  .

  6. CHECK 4: AUDIO-RX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check signal between display control unit harness connector M95 terminal 42 and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.

      42 - Ground: Refer to , " TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT  ". 

    Fig 5: Checking Signal Between Display Control Unit Connector M95 Terminal 42 And Ground
    G04171724Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

    NG: Replace audio unit. Refer to , "AUDIO UNIT ".