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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AV CONTROL UNIT AND MICROPHONE
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect AV control unit connector and microphone connector.
    3. Check continuity between AV control unit harness connector M165 (A) and microphone harness connector R109 (B).
      CONTINUITY CHART

      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M165 72 R109 1 Yes
      71 2
      70 4
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between AV Control Unit Harness Connector M165 And Microphone Harness Connector R109
      G05879724Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between AV control unit harness connector M165 (A) and ground.
      CONTINUITY CHART

      A - Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M165 70 Ground No
      71
      72

      Are the continuity test results as specified? 

      YES: GO TO  2.

      NO: Repair harness or connector.

  2. CHECK MICROPHONE POWER SUPPLY
    1. Connect AV control unit connector and microphone connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between microphone harness connector R109 terminal 4 and ground.
      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      (+) (-) Voltage (approx)
      Connector Terminal
      R109 4 Ground 5V
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Microphone Harness Connector R109 Terminal 4 And Ground
      G04889900Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is voltage reading approx. 5 volts? 

      YES: GO TO  3.

      NO: Replace AV control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  3. CHECK MICROPHONE SIGNAL

    Check signal between AV control unit harness connector M165 terminals 71 and 72.

    SIGNAL REFERENCE

    Connector (+) (-) Reference signal
    Terminal Terminal
    M165 72 71 While speaking into MIC
    G04889901Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Checking Signal Between AV Control Unit Harness Connector M165 Terminals 71 And 72
    G05383864Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Are voltage readings as specified? 

    YES: Replace AV control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: Replace microphone. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".