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

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CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Check 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.
CHECK HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect audio unit connector M45 and display control unit connector M95.
3. Check continuity between audio unit and display control unit.
  
  Fig 1: Audio Unit Connector Terminal Continuity Specification Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Check continuity between display control unit and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit & Display Control Unit
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 3: Audio Unit Connector Terminal Continuity Specification Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair harness or connector.
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 (W/L) and ground.
  - Approx. 3.5 V or more.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Replace display control unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Display Control Unit Harness Connector M95 Terminal 42 (W/L) & Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK 2: AUDIO-RX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect display control unit connector M95.
3. Connect audio unit connector M45.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Check voltage between audio unit harness connector M45 terminal 65 (O/L) and ground.
  - Approx. 3.5 V or more.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: Replace audio unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR AUDIO UNIT .
Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between Audio Unit Harness Connector M45 Terminal 65 (O/L) & Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK 3: AUDIO-TX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect display control unit connector M95.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check signal between display control unit harness connector M95 terminal 40 (O/L) and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
  - 40 (O/L) - Ground: Refer to TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 6.
- NG: Replace display control unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
Fig 6: Checking Signal Between Display Control Unit Harness Connector M95 Terminal 40 (O/L) & Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK 4: AUDIO-RX COMMUNICATION SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check signal between display control unit harness connector M95 terminal 42 (W/L) and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
  - 42 (W/L) - Ground: Refer to TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
OK or NG
- OK: Inspection End.
- NG: Replace audio unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR AUDIO UNIT .
Fig 7: Checking Signal Between Display Control Unit Harness Connector M95 Terminal 42 (W/L) & Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.