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Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM ".

  1. VERIFY MICROPHONE POWER AND GROUND SUPPLY

    Check power and ground supply to the microphone. Refer to "MICROPHONE: DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    Did the power and ground supply check OK? 

    YES: GO TO 2

    NO >>

    • Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.
    • Repair harness or connector.
  2. 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 M48 (A) and microphone harness connector R8 (B).
      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M48 75 R8 1 Yes
      74 2
      73 4
    4. Check continuity between AV control unit harness connector M48 (A) and ground.
      A - Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M48 75 Ground No
      74
      73
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between AV Control Unit Connector M48 (A) Terminals And Microphone Connector R8 (B) Terminals
    G08169913Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Are the continuity results as specified? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Repair harness or connector.

  3. CHECK MICROPHONE SIGNAL

    Check signal between AV control unit harness connector M48 terminals 74 and 75 with CONSULT or oscilloscope.

    Connector (+) (-) Reference signal
    Terminal Terminal
    M48 75 74 While speaking into MIC
    G08169914
    Fig 2: Checking Signal Between AV Control Unit Connector M48 Terminals 74 And 75 Using Oscilloscope
    G08169915Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Are voltage readings as specified? 

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

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