K ELECTRICAL

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SECTION
AUDIO, VISUAL, NAVIGATION & TELEPHONE SYS- C

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 Front Tweeter (Base System) ................................. 29 F
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System Sound Is Not Heard From Rear Door Speaker (Base
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- System) .................................................................. 31
SIONER” .................................................................. 2 Sound Is Not Heard From Front Door Speaker or G
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 2 Front Tweeter (Premium System) ........................... 33
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 Sound Is Not Heard From Rear Door Speaker or
Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 3 Rear Door Tweeter (Premium System) .................. 36
H
AUDIO ......................................................................... 4 Sound Is Not Heard From Subwoofer (Premium
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location..... 4 System) .................................................................. 40
System Description .................................................. 5 Removal and Installation for Audio Unit ................. 41
BASE SYSTEM ..................................................... 5 REMOVAL ........................................................... 41 I
PREMIUM SYSTEM ............................................. 5 INSTALLATION ................................................... 41
Schematic ................................................................ 7 Removal and Installation of Speaker ...................... 41
PREMIUM SYSTEM ............................................. 7 REMOVAL - FRONT DOOR SPEAKER .............. 41 J
Wiring Diagram — AUDIO — ................................... 8 INSTALLATION - FRONT DOOR SPEAKER ...... 41
BASE SYSTEM ..................................................... 8 REMOVAL - REAR DOOR SPEAKER ................ 41
PREMIUM SYSTEM ........................................... 10 INSTALLATION - REAR DOOR SPEAKER ........ 41 AV
Terminals and Reference Value for Audio Unit (Base REMOVAL - FRONT TWEETER ......................... 42
System) .................................................................. 17 INSTALLATION - FRONT TWEETER ................. 42
Terminals and Reference Value for Audio Unit (Pre- REMOVAL - REAR DOOR TWEETER (PRE-
mium System) ........................................................ 18 MIUM SYSTEM) .................................................. 42 L
Terminals and Reference Value for Audio Amplifier INSTALLATION - REAR DOOR TWEETER
(Premium System) ................................................. 20 (PREMIUM SYSTEM) ......................................... 42
Audio Unit Self-Diagnosis Function (Premium Sys- REMOVAL - SUBWOOFER (PREMIUM SYS- M
tem) ........................................................................ 23 TEM) .................................................................... 42
STARTING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE ....... 23 INSTALLATION - SUBWOOFER (PREMIUM
EXITING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE ........... 23 SYSTEM) ............................................................ 42
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ..................................... 23 Removal and Installation of Audio Amplifier ........... 43
Trouble Diagnosis .................................................. 24 REMOVAL ........................................................... 43
MALFUNCTION WITH RADIO AND CD (BASE I NSTALLATION .................................................. 43
SYSTEM) ............................................................ 24 Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel Audio
MALFUNCTION WITH RADIO AND CD (PRE- Control Switches ..................................................... 43
MIUM SYSTEM) .................................................. 24 REMOVAL ........................................................... 43
FOR RADIO ONLY .............................................. 25 INSTALLATION ................................................... 43
FOR CD ONLY .................................................... 25 AUDIO ANTENNA .................................................... 44
Noise Inspection ..................................................... 25 Location of Antenna ................................................ 44
TYPE OF NOISE AND POSSIBLE CAUSE ........ 25 Fixed Antenna Rod Replacement ........................... 44
Power Supply Circuit Inspection ............................ 26 REMOVAL ........................................................... 44
Steering Switch Check (Premium System) ............ 27 INSTALLATION ................................................... 44
Sound Is Not Heard From Front Door Speaker or

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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” EKS00DKD

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
● To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
● Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
● Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis EKS00DKE

When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:

● GI-16, "How to Read Wiring Diagrams".
● PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT".
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
● GI-12, "HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSES".
● GI-28, "How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident".

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PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Commercial Service Tool EKS00DKF

Tool name Description

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts B

PBIC0191E
D

AV

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AUDIO PFP:28111

Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS00DKG

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System Description EKS00DKH

BASE SYSTEM A
Refer to Owner's Manual for audio system operating instructions.
Power is supplied at all times
● through 20A fuse (No. 29, located in the fuse and fusible link box) B
● to audio unit terminal 6.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
C
● through 10A fuse [No. 4, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to audio unit terminal 10.
Ground is supplied through the case of the audio unit. D
Then audio signals are supplied
● through audio unit terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 and 16
● to terminals + and - of front door speaker LH and RH E
● to terminals + and - of front tweeter LH and RH
● to terminals + and - of rear door speaker LH and RH.
PREMIUM SYSTEM F
Refer to Owner's Manual for audio system operating instructions.
Power is supplied at all times
● through 15A fuse [No. 17, located in the fuse block (J/B)] G
● to audio amplifier terminals 1 and 17
● through 20A fuse (No. 29, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
H
● to audio unit terminal 6.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 4, located in the fuse block (J/B)] I
● to audio unit terminal 10.
Ground is supplied through the case of the audio unit.
Ground is also supplied J
● to audio amplifier terminals 4 and 20
● through body grounds B117 and B132.
Then audio signals are supplied AV
● through audio unit terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 and 16
● to audio amplifier terminals 5, 6, 7, 8, 21, 22, 23 and 24.
L
Audio signals are amplified by the audio amplifier.
The amplified audio signals are supplied
● through audio amplifier terminals 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32
M
● to terminals + and - of front door speaker LH and RH
● to terminals + and - of front tweeter LH and RH
● to terminals + and - of rear door speaker LH and RH
● to terminals + and - of rear door tweeter LH and RH
● to terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 of subwoofer.
When one of steering wheel audio control switches is pushed, the resistance in steering switch circuit changes
depending on which button is pushed.
Satellite Radio Tuner (Pre-wiring)
The satellite radio tuner pre-wiring allows connection of a satellite radio tuner.
Power is supplied at all times
● through 15A fuse [No. 17, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to satellite radio tuner pre-wiring terminal 32.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 4, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to satellite radio tuner pre-wiring terminal 36.
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Ground is supplied through the case of the satellite radio tuner.

Then audio signals are supplied
● through satellite radio tuner pre-wiring terminals 21, 22, 23 and 24
● to audio unit terminals 41, 42, 43 and 44.
Speed Sensitive Volume System
Volume level of this system goes up and down automatically in proportion to the vehicle speed. The control
level can be selected by the customer. Refer to Owner's Manual for operating instructions.

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Schematic EKS00DKI

PREMIUM SYSTEM A

AV

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Wiring Diagram — AUDIO — EKS00DKJ

BASE SYSTEM

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AV

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PREMIUM SYSTEM

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AV

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AV

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AV

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Terminals and Reference Value for Audio Unit (Base System) EKS00DKK

A
Terminal
Signal Condition
(Wire color) Reference value
Item input/ Example of symptom
Ignition (Approx.)
+ – output Operation B
switch

C
Audio sound No sound from front
Receive audio
2 (BR) 1 (L) signal front Output ON door speaker LH or
signal
LH front tweeter LH.
D

SKIA0177E

Audio sound No sound from front

Receive audio
4 (LG) 3 (R) signal front Output ON door speaker RH or F
signal
RH front tweeter RH.

SKIA0177E
G
Battery System does not
6 (Y) Ground Input – – Battery voltage
power work properly.
Illumination H
Illumination control switch Audio unit illumina-
7 (GR) Ground control sig- Input ON is operated by Changes between 0 and 12V tion cannot be con-
nal lighting switch trolled.
in 1st position. I
Lighting switch Audio unit illumina-
is in 1st posi- Battery voltage tion does not come
Illumination tion.
8 (R) Ground Input OFF on when lighting J
signal
Lighting switch switch is in 1st posi-
3V or less tion.
is OFF.

10 (G/B) Ground ACC power Input ACC

Ignition switch
Battery voltage
System does not AV
ACC or ON work properly.

L
Audio sound
Receive audio No sound from rear
14 (G) 13 (B) signal rear Output ON
signal door speaker LH.
LH M

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Audio sound
Receive audio No sound from rear
16 (GR) 15 (O) signal rear Output ON
signal door speaker RH.
RH

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Terminals and Reference Value for Audio Unit (Premium System) EKS00DKL

Terminal
Signal Condition
(Wire color) Reference value
Item input/ Example of symptom
Ignition (Approx.)
+ – output Operation
switch

Audio sound No sound from front

Receive audio
2 (W) 1 (B) signal front Output ON door speaker LH or
signal
LH front tweeter LH.

SKIA0177E

Audio sound No sound from front

Receive audio
4 (Y) 3 (BR) signal front Output ON door speaker RH or
signal
RH front tweeter RH.

SKIA0177E

Battery System does not

6 (Y) Ground Input – – Battery voltage
power work properly.
Illumination con-
Illumination trol switch is Audio unit illumina-
7 (GR) Ground control sig- Input ON operated by light- Changes between 0 and 12V tion cannot be con-
nal ing switch in 1st trolled.
position.
Lighting switch is Audio unit illumina-
Battery voltage
in 1st position. tion does not come
Illumination
8 (R) Ground Input OFF on when lighting
signal Lighting switch is
3V or less switch is in 1st posi-
OFF. tion.

When vehicle
Vehicle
speed is approx. Speed sensitive vol-
9 (SB) Ground speed sig- Input ON
40 km/h (25 ume inoperative.
nal
MPH)

SKIA0168E

System does not

10 (G/B) Ground ACC power Input ACC – Battery voltage
work properly.
Shield
11 – – – – – –
ground
Amp. ON/ Audio amplifier does
12 (G/W) Ground Output ON – More than 6.5V
OFF signal not work properly.

Audio sound No sound from rear

Receive audio
14 (BR) 13 (B/R) signal rear Output ON door speaker LH or
signal
LH rear door tweeter LH.

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Terminal
Signal Condition
(Wire color) Reference value A
Item input/ Example of symptom
Ignition (Approx.)
+ – output Operation
switch
B

No sound from rear

Audio sound
Receive audio door speaker RH or C
16 (L) 15 (B/W) signal rear Output ON
signal rear door tweeter
RH
RH.

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Audio left
channel E
No sound from satel-
sound sig- Receive audio
42 (R) 41 (G) Input ON lite radio tuner left
nal from sat- signal
channel.
ellite radio
tuner F
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G
Audio right
channel
No sound from satel-
sound sig- Receive audio
44 (B) 43 (W) Input ON lite radio tuner right
nal from sat- signal
channel.
H
ellite radio
tuner
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I
Shield
ground
45 – – – – – –
(audio sig-
nal) J
Shield
46 – ground – – – – –
(data) AV
Satellite
Satellite radio tuner
radio tuner Turn audio unit
48 (O) Ground Input ON 5V does not operate
request to ON
properly. L
audio unit

Satellite radio tuner M

Operate audio audio information
49 (P) Ground Audio RX Input ON
volume does not display
properly.

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Satellite radio tuner

Operate audio audio information
50 (L) Ground Audio TX Output ON
volume does not display
properly.

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Terminal
Signal Condition
(Wire color) Reference value
Item input/ Example of symptom
Ignition (Approx.)
+ – output Operation
switch
Press MODE
0V
switch
Press SEEK UP Steering wheel audio
Remote 0.75V
74 (R) Ground Input ON switch controls do not func-
control A
Press VOL UP tion.
2V
switch
Except for above 5V
Press POWER
0V
switch
Press SEEK Steering wheel audio
Remote 0.75V
75 (GR) Ground Input ON DOWN switch controls do not func-
control B
Press VOL tion.
2V
DOWN switch
Except for above 5V
Remote Steering wheel audio
76 (L) – control – – – – controls do not func-
ground tion.

Terminals and Reference Value for Audio Amplifier (Premium System) EKS00E17

Terminal
Signal Condition
(wire color) Reference value Example of
Item input/
Ignition (Approx.) symptom
+ – output Operation
switch
System does not
1 (Y) Ground Battery Input – – Battery voltage
work properly.

Receive audio No sound from

2 (W) 18 (G) Subwoofer Output ON
signal subwoofer.

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Receive audio No sound from

3 (O) 19 (BR) Subwoofer Output ON
signal subwoofer.

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4 (B) Ground Ground – ON – – –

Amp. ON sig- System does not
9 (G/W) Ground Input ON – More than 6.5V
nal work properly.

Rear door No sound from

speaker LH Receive audio rear door speaker
11 (G) 27 (B) Output ON
and rear door signal LH or rear door
tweeter LH tweeter LH.

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Terminal
Signal Condition
(wire color) Reference value Example of A
Item input/
Ignition (Approx.) symptom
+ – output Operation
switch
B

Rear door No sound from

speaker RH Receive audio rear door speaker C
12 (GR) 28 (O) Output ON
and rear door signal RH or rear door
tweeter RH tweeter RH.

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E
Front tweeter Receive audio No sound from
13 (W) 29 (P) Output ON
RH signal front tweeter RH.

F
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Front tweeter Receive audio No sound from

14 (Y) 30 (GR) Output ON
LH signal front tweeter LH. H

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I

No sound from J
Front door Receive audio
15 (BR) 31 (L) Output ON front door speaker
speaker LH signal
LH.

AV
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L
No sound from
Front door Receive audio
16 (LG) 32 (R) Output ON front door speaker
speaker RH signal
RH.
M

SKIA0177E

System does not

17 (R/B) Ground Battery Input – – Battery voltage
work properly.
20 (B) Ground Ground – ON – – –

No sound from
Audio sound Receive audio front door speaker
21 (Y) 5 (BR) Input ON
signal front RH signal RH or front tweeter
RH.

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Terminal
Signal Condition
(wire color) Reference value Example of
Item input/
Ignition (Approx.) symptom
+ – output Operation
switch

No sound from
Audio sound Receive audio front door speaker
22 (W) 6 (B) Input ON
signal front LH signal LH or front tweeter
LH.

SKIA0177E

No sound from
Audio sound Receive audio rear door speaker
23 (L) 7 (B/W) Input ON
signal rear RH signal RH or rear door
tweeter RH.

SKIA0177E

No sound from
Audio sound Receive audio rear door speaker
24 (BR) 8 (B/R) Input ON
signal rear LH signal LH or rear door
tweeter LH.

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Audio Unit Self-Diagnosis Function (Premium System) EKS00E18

A
It can check ON/OFF operation of each switch in the audio unit and diagnose the input signals from the steer-
ing switch.
STARTING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE B
1. Turn ignition switch from OFF to ACC.
2. Press and hold the “CLOCK” switch and turn the volume control dial clockwise or counterclockwise for 30
clicks or more. C

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Then the self-diagnosis operates. A single beep indicates self-diagnosis mode is active.
3. Initially, all display segments will be illuminated.
I
4. Press each switch. When each switch is pressed, its name and communication code will be displayed.
NOTE:
CD player LOAD and EJECT buttons are not included in this test and will not change the display when J
pressed.
EXITING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
Turn ignition switch OFF. Then the self-diagnosis ends. AV
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
● It can check for continuity of the switches by sounding a beep when each audio unit switch and steering
switch is pressed. L
● It can check for continuity of harness between audio unit and steering switch.

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Trouble Diagnosis EKS00E19

The majority of the audio troubles are the result of outside causes (bad CD, electromagnetic interference,
etc.). Check the inspection items below to diagnose the malfunction.
MALFUNCTION WITH RADIO AND CD (BASE SYSTEM)
Symptom Possible cause
● Audio unit power circuit check. Refer to AV-26, "Power Supply Circuit
Inoperative Inspection" .
If above check is OK, replace audio unit.
All speakers do not sound ● Audio unit
● Front door speaker check. Refer to AV-29, "Sound Is Not Heard From Front
Door Speaker or Front Tweeter (Base System)" .
One or several speakers do not sound
● Rear door speaker check. Refer to AV-31, "Sound Is Not Heard From Rear
Door Speaker (Base System)" .
● Audio unit
Poor sound
● Speaker
● Audio unit
Noisy
● Electrical equipment (generator, bonding wire, etc.)

MALFUNCTION WITH RADIO AND CD (PREMIUM SYSTEM)

Symptom Possible cause
● Audio unit power circuit check. Refer to AV-26, "Power Supply Circuit
Inoperative Inspection" .
If above check is OK, replace audio unit.
● Steering switch check. Refer to AV-27, "Steering Switch Check (Premium
Steering switch does not operate System)" .
If above check is OK, replace audio unit.
● Audio unit
● Audio amplifier power supply and ground circuit check. Refer to AV-26,
All speakers do not sound "Power Supply Circuit Inspection" .
● Audio amplifier ON signal
● Audio amplifier
● Front door speaker check. Refer to AV-33, "Sound Is Not Heard From Front
Door Speaker or Front Tweeter (Premium System)" .
● Rear door speaker check. Refer to AV-36, "Sound Is Not Heard From Rear
One or several speakers do not sound
Door Speaker or Rear Door Tweeter (Premium System)" .
● Subwoofer check. Refer to AV-40, "Sound Is Not Heard From Subwoofer
(Premium System)" .
● Audio unit
Poor sound ● Audio amplifier
● Speaker
● Audio unit
Noisy ● Audio amplifier
● Electrical equipment (generator, bonding wire, etc.)

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FOR RADIO ONLY

Symptom Possible cause
A

● Audio unit
No sound
● Antenna feeder, wiring or connections
B
● Audio unit
● Audio unit case ground
● Antenna feeder, wiring or connections C
Noisy
● Noise prevention parts
● Electrical equipment
● Wire harness of each piece of electrical equipment D
● Audio unit power circuit. Refer to AV-26, "Power Supply Circuit
All radio stations stored in memory are deleted Inspection" .
● Audio unit E
NOTE:
The following noise results from variations in field strength, such as fading noise and multi-path noise, or
external noise from trains and other sources. It is not a malfunction. F
● Fading noise: This noise occurs because of variations in the field strength in a narrow range due to moun-
tains or buildings blocking the signal.
● Multi-path noise: This noise results from the waves sent directly from the broadcast station arriving at the G
antenna at a different time from the waves which reflect off mountains or buildings.
FOR CD ONLY
H
Symptom Possible cause
CD cannot be inserted.
CD cannot be ejected. ● CD I
The CD cannot be played. ● Audio unit
The sound skips, stops suddenly, or is distorted.
J
Noise Inspection EKS00E1A

The vehicle itself can be a source of noise if noise prevention parts or electrical equipment is malfunctioning.
Check if noise is caused and/or changed by engine speed, ignition switch turned to each position, and opera- AV
tion of each piece of electrical equipment, and determine the cause.
NOTE:
The source of the noise can be found easily by listening to the noise while removing the fuses of electrical L
components, one by one.
TYPE OF NOISE AND POSSIBLE CAUSE
Occurrence condition Possible cause
M

A continuous growling noise occurs. The speed of

● Ignition components
the noise varies with changes in the engine speed.
Occurs only when engine is ON. A whistling noise occurs while the engine speed is
high. A booming noise occurs while the engine is ● Generator
running and the lighting switch is ON.
The occurrence of the noise is linked with the operation of the fuel pump. ● Fuel pump condenser
A cracking or snapping sound occurs with the
Noise only occurs when various ● Relay malfunction, audio unit malfunction
operation of various switches.
electrical components are oper-
The noise occurs when various motors are operat- ● Motor case ground
ating.
ing. ● Motor

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Occurrence condition Possible cause

● Rear defogger coil malfunction
The noise occurs constantly, not just under certain conditions. ● Open circuit in printed heater
● Poor ground of antenna feeder line
● Ground wire of body parts
A cracking or snapping sound occurs while the vehicle is being driven, especially
● Ground due to improper part installation
when it is vibrating excessively.
● Wiring connections or a short circuit

Power Supply Circuit Inspection EKS00E1B

1. CHECK FUSES
Check that the following fuses are not blown.
Unit Terminals Signal name Fuse No.
6 Battery power 29
Audio unit
10 Ignition switch ACC or ON 4
1
Audio amplifier (premium system) Battery power 17
17

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of problem before installing new fuse. Refer to PG-4,
"POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

2. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK

1. Disconnect audio unit connector M43 and audio amplifier connector B158 (premium system).
2. Check voltage between the audio unit and ground.
Terminal No.
Unit (+) OFF ACC ON
(-)
Connector Terminal
Battery Battery Battery
6 Ground
voltage voltage voltage
Audio unit M43
Battery Battery
10 Ground 0V
voltage voltage

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3. Check voltage between audio amplifier (premium system) and ground.

Terminal No.
Unit (+) OFF ACC ON
(-)
Connector Terminal

Audio 1 Battery Battery Battery

B158 Ground
amplifier 17 voltage voltage voltage

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose
terminals. WKIA3722E

● Repair harness or connector.

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3. GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK A

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between audio amplifier (premium system)
harness connector B158 terminal 4 and terminal 20 and ground. B

Continuity should exist.

OK or NG C
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose
terminals. D
● Repair harness or connector.

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E
Steering Switch Check (Premium System) EKS00E1Q

1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION CHECK

F
1. Start audio unit self-diagnosis function. Refer to AV-23, "Audio Unit Self-Diagnosis Function (Premium
System)" .
2. Operate steering switch.
G
Does steering switch operate normally?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 2. H
2. CHECK HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. I
2. Disconnect audio unit connector M45 and spiral cable connector M30.
3. Check continuity between spiral cable harness connector terminal and audio unit harness connector ter-
minal. J
Terminals
Spiral cable Audio unit Continuity
AV
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
32 76
M30 33 M45 75 Yes L
34 74
4. Check continuity between audio unit and ground.
M
Terminals WKIA3724E

Audio unit Continuity

—
Connector Terminal
74
M45 75 Ground No
76
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness.

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3. SPIRAL CABLE CHECK

1. Disconnect spiral cable connectors M30 and M102.
2. Check continuity between spiral cable harness connector termi-
nals.

Terminals
Spiral cable Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
32 16
M30 33 M102 18 Yes
34 14
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace spiral cable. Refer to SRS-44, "SPIRAL CABLE" .

4. CHECK STEERING SWITCH RESISTANCE

Check resistance between steering switch terminals.
Resistance
Terminal Signal name Condition (Ω)
(Approx.)
Seek (down) Depress (station) down switch. 165
18 16 Power Depress power switch. 0
Volume (down) Depress volume down switch. 652
Seek (up) Depress (station) up switch. 165
14 16 Mode Depress mode switch. 0
Volume (up) Depress volume up switch. 652 WKIA3234E

OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace steering switch. Refer to AV-43, "Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel Audio Con-
trol Switches" .

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Sound Is Not Heard From Front Door Speaker or Front Tweeter (Base System)
EKS00E1R A
1. HARNESS CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. B
2. Disconnect audio unit connector M43 and suspect speaker or tweeter connector.
3. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M43 ter-
minal and suspect speaker or tweeter harness connector termi- C
nal.
Terminals
D
Audio unit Speaker or tweeter Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
2 + E
D12
1 -
4 +
D112 F
3 -
M43 Yes
2 +
M109
1 - G
4 +
M111
3 -
H
4. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M43 ter-
minal and ground.
Terminals I
WKIA1220E
Audio unit Continuity
—
Connector Terminal
2 J
1
M43 Ground No
4
AV
3
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2. L
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.
● Repair harness or connector.
M

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2. FRONT SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK

1. Connect audio unit connector and front speaker or tweeter connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3. Push “POWER” switch.
4. Check the signal between audio unit harness connector terminal
and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
Terminals
(+) (-)
Condi- Reference
Con- Con- tion signal
Termi- Termi-
nec- nec-
nal nal
tor tor
2 1

Receive
M43 M43 audio
4 3 signal

SKIA0177E

OK or NG
OK >> Replace speaker. Refer to AV-41, "Removal and Instal-
lation of Speaker" .
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV-41, "Removal and
Installation for Audio Unit" .
SKIA4278E

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Sound Is Not Heard From Rear Door Speaker (Base System) EKS00E1S

A
1. HARNESS CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
B
2. Disconnect audio unit connector M44 and suspect speaker connector.
3. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M44 ter-
minal and suspect speaker harness connector terminal.
C
Terminals
Audio unit Speaker or tweeter Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal D
13 -
D207
14 +
M44 Yes E
15 -
D307
16 +
4. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M44 ter- F
minal and ground.
Terminals
G
Audio unit Continuity
—
Connector Terminal
13 H
14
M44 Ground No
15
WKIA3371E I
16
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2. J
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.
● Repair harness or connector.
AV

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2. REAR SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK

1. Connect audio unit connector and rear speaker connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3. Push “POWER” switch.
4. Check the signal between audio unit harness connector termi-
nals with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
Terminals
(+) (-) Condi- Reference
tion signal
Con- Termi- Con-
Terminal
nector nal nector
14 13

Receive
M44 M44 audio
16 15 signal

SKIA0177E

OK or NG
OK >> Replace rear door speaker. Refer to AV-41, "Removal
and Installation of Speaker" .
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV-41, "Removal and
Installation for Audio Unit" .

SKIA4281E

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 AUDIO

Sound Is Not Heard From Front Door Speaker or Front Tweeter (Premium Sys-
tem) EKS00E1T
A

1. HARNESS CHECK
B
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect audio amplifier connector B159 and suspect speaker connector.
3. Check continuity between audio amplifier harness connector ter-
C
minal B159 and suspect speaker harness connector terminal.
Terminals
Audio amplifier Speaker or tweeter Continuity D
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
15 +
D12 E
31 -
16 +
D112
32 - F
B159 Yes
14 +
M109
30 -
G
13 +
M111
29 -
4. Check continuity between audio amplifier harness connector ter- H
minal B159 and ground.
Terminals
I
Audio amplifier Continuity
— WKIA3372E
Connector Terminal
13 J
14
15
16
AV
B159 Ground No
29
30 L
31
32
OK or NG M
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.
● Repair harness or connector.

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2. FRONT SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK

1. Connect audio amplifier connector B159 and suspect speaker connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3. Push “POWER” switch.
4. Check the signal between audio amplifier harness connector
B159 terminals with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
Terminals
(+) (-) Condi- Reference
tion signal
Con- Termi- Con- Termi-
nector nal nector nal
13 29
14 30
Receive
15 31 LKIA0602E
B159 B159 audio
signal
16 32
SKIA0177E

OK or NG
OK >> Replace suspect speaker. Refer to AV-41, "Removal and Installation of Speaker" .
NG >> GO TO 3.

3. HARNESS CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect audio unit connector M43 and audio amplifier connector B159.
3. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector termi-
nals and audio amplifier harness connector terminals.
Terminals
Audio unit Audio amplifier Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
1 6
2 22
M43 B159 Yes
3 5
4 21
4. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector termi-
nals and ground.
Terminals
Audio unit Continuity
—
Connector Terminal
1
2
M43 Ground No
3
WKIA3374E
4

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.
● Repair harness or connector.

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4. FRONT SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK A

1. Connect audio unit connector and audio amplifier connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3. Push “POWER” switch. B
4. Check the signal between audio unit harness connector termi-
nals with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
C
Terminals
(+) (-) Condi- Reference
tion signal D
Con- Termi- Con- Termi-
nector nal nector nal
2 1
E
Receive
M43 M43 audio
4 3 signal F

SKIA0177E

OK or NG G
OK >> Replace audio amplifier. Refer to AV-43, "Removal and
Installation of Audio Amplifier" .
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV-41, "Removal and H
Installation for Audio Unit" .

SKIA4278E I

AV

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Sound Is Not Heard From Rear Door Speaker or Rear Door Tweeter (Premium
System) EKS00E1U

1. HARNESS CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect audio amplifier connector B159 and suspect speaker connector.
3. Check continuity between audio amplifier harness connector ter-
minal B159 and suspect speaker harness connector terminal.
Terminals
Audio amplifier Speaker or tweeter Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
11 +
D207
27 -
12 +
D307
28 -
B159 Yes
11 +
D208
27 -
12 +
D308
28 -
4. Check continuity between audio amplifier harness connector
B159 terminal and ground.
Terminals
Audio amplifier Continuity
— WKIA3375E
Connector Terminal
11
27
B159 Ground No
12
28
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.
● Repair harness or connector.

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2. REAR SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK A

1. Connect audio amplifier connector B159 and suspect speaker connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3. Push “POWER” switch. B
4. Check the signal between audio amplifier harness connector
B159 terminals with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
C
Terminals
(+) (-)
Condi- Reference
Con- Con- tion signal D
nec- Terminal nec- Terminal
tor tor
11 27 E

Receive
B159 B159 audio F
12 28 signal

SKIA0177E G
OK or NG
OK >> Replace suspect speaker. Refer to AV-41, "Removal
and Installation of Speaker" . H
NG >> GO TO 3.

WKIA3376E I

AV

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3. HARNESS CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect audio unit connector M44 and audio amplifier connector B159.
3. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M44 ter-
minals and audio amplifier harness connector B159 terminals.
Terminals
Audio unit Audio amplifier Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
13 8
14 24
M44 B159 Yes
15 7
16 23
4. Check continuity between audio unit harness connector terminal
and ground.
Terminals
Audio unit Continuity
—
Connector Terminal
13
14
M44 Ground No
15
WKIA3377E
16
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.
● Repair harness or connector.

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4. REAR SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK A

1. Connect audio unit connector M44 and audio amplifier connector B159.
2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3. Push “POWER” switch. B
4. Check the signal between audio unit harness connector M44
terminals with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
C
Terminals
(+) (-) Condi- Reference
tion signal D
Con- Con-
Terminal Terminal
nector nector
14 13
E
Receive
M44 M44 audio
16 15 signal F

SKIA0177E

OK or NG G
OK >> Replace audio amplifier. Refer to AV-43, "Removal and
Installation of Audio Amplifier" .
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV-41, "Removal and H
Installation for Audio Unit" .

SKIA4316E I

AV

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Sound Is Not Heard From Subwoofer (Premium System) EKS00E1V

1. HARNESS CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect audio amplifier connector B158 and subwoofer connector B72.
3. Check continuity between audio amplifier harness connector ter-
minal and subwoofer harness connector terminal.
Terminals
Audio amplifier Subwoofer Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
2 1
3 3
B158 B72 Yes
18 2
WKIA3727E
19 4
4. Check continuity between audio amplifier harness connector terminal and ground.
Terminals
Audio amplifier Continuity
—
Connector Terminal
2
3
B158 Ground No
18
19

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> ● Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.
● Repair harness or connector.

2. SUBWOOFER SIGNAL CHECK

1. Connect audio amplifier connector and subwoofer connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3. Check the signal between audio amplifier harness connector ter-
minals with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
Terminals
(+) (-) Condi- Reference
tion signal
Con- Termi- Con- Termi-
nector nal nector nal
2 18

Receive
WKIA3379E
B158 B158 audio
3 19 signal

SKIA0177E

OK or NG
OK >> Replace subwoofer. Refer to AV-41, "Removal and Installation of Speaker" .
NG >> Replace audio amplifier. Refer to AV-43, "Removal and Installation of Audio Amplifier" .

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Removal and Installation for Audio Unit EKS00E1W

REMOVAL A
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to IP-11, "CLUSTER LID C" .
3. Using power tool, remove the audio unit screws. B
4. Pull out audio unit, then disconnect connectors.

E
LKIA0582E

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. F
Removal and Installation of Speaker EKS00E1Y

REMOVAL - FRONT DOOR SPEAKER

1. Remove door finisher. Refer to EI-24, "DOOR FINISHER" . G
2. Remove the front door speaker screws.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove speaker from front door.
H

J
WKIA1498E

INSTALLATION - FRONT DOOR SPEAKER AV

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Front door speaker screws : 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
L
REMOVAL - REAR DOOR SPEAKER
1. Remove the rear door finisher. Refer to EI-25, "REAR DOOR" .
2. Remove the rear door speaker screws. M
3. Disconnect the connector and remove speaker from rear door.

WKIA1492E

INSTALLATION - REAR DOOR SPEAKER

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Rear door speaker screws : 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)

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REMOVAL - FRONT TWEETER

1. Remove the front tweeter grille.
2. Remove the front tweeter screws.
3. Disconnect the connector, and remove front tweeter from instru-
ment panel.

WKIA3735E

INSTALLATION - FRONT TWEETER

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL - REAR DOOR TWEETER (PREMIUM SYSTEM)
1. Remove rear door finisher. Refer to EI-25, "REAR DOOR" .
2. Remove the rear door tweeter screws.
3. Remove rear door tweeter from rear door finisher.

LKIA0586E

INSTALLATION - REAR DOOR TWEETER (PREMIUM SYSTEM)

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Rear door tweeter screws : 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
REMOVAL - SUBWOOFER (PREMIUM SYSTEM)

LKIA0637E

1. Remove the driver side front seat. Refer to SE-10, "FRONT SEAT" .
2. Remove the subwoofer bolts.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the subwoofer.
INSTALLATION - SUBWOOFER (PREMIUM SYSTEM)
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Removal and Installation of Audio Amplifier EKS00E1Z

REMOVAL A
1. Remove passenger side front seat. Refer to SE-10, "FRONT SEAT" .
● Þ: Vehicle front

2. Remove audio amplifier and kick shield screws. B

3. Disconnect the connectors (1) and remove audio amplifier from
the bracket.
C

E
LKIA0661E

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. F
Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel Audio Control Switches EKS00E20

REMOVAL
1. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-42, "Removal and Installation" . G
2. Remove steering wheel audio control switch assembly screws.
3. Disconnect the switch connector, and remove from steering
wheel. H

J
LKIA0589E

INSTALLATION AV
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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AUDIO ANTENNA PFP:28200

Location of Antenna EKS00E21

WKIA3784E

Fixed Antenna Rod Replacement EKS00E22

REMOVAL
1. Remove antenna rod.
2. Remove rubber seal.
3. Remove cowl top. Refer to EI-17, "COWL TOP" .
4. Remove antenna base bolts.
5. Remove audio unit. Refer to AV-41, "Removal and Installation
for Audio Unit" .
6. Disconnect antenna cable from audio unit.
7. Remove antenna base and cable.

AEL610C

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Always properly tighten the antenna rod during installation or the antenna rod may bend or break dur-
ing vehicle operation.

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