2001 INFINITI QX4 audio

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Wiring Diagram Ð AUDIO Ð (Cont'd)
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Trouble DiagnosesNBEL0082AUDIO UNITNBEL0082S01
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Audio unit inoperative (no
digital display and no
sound from speakers).1. 10A fuse
2. Poor audio unit case ground
3. Audio unit1. Check 10A fuse [No. 10, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn ignition switch ON and verify that battery posi-
tive voltage is present at terminal 10 of audio unit.
2. Check audio unit case ground.
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit presets are lost
when ignition switch is
turned OFF.1. 15A fuse
2. Audio unit1. Check 15A fuse [No. 4, located in fuse block (J/B)]
and verify that battery positive voltage is present at
terminal 6 of audio unit.
2. Remove audio unit for repair.
AM stations are weak or
noisy (FM stations OK).1. Antenna
2. Poor audio unit ground
3. Audio unit1. Check antenna.
2. Check audio unit ground.
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
FM stations are weak or
noisy (AM stations OK).1. Window antenna
2. Audio unit1. Check window antenna.
2. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit generates noise
in AM and FM modes with
engine running.1. Poor audio unit ground
2. Loose or missing ground bonding
straps
3. Ignition condenser or rear window
defogger noise suppressor condenser
4. Alternator
5. Ignition coil or secondary wiring
6. Audio unit1. Check audio unit ground.
2. Check ground bonding straps.
3. Replace ignition condenser or rear window defogger
noise suppressor condenser.
4. Check alternator.
5. Check ignition coil and secondary wiring.
6. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit generates noise
in AM and FM modes with
accessories on (switch
pops and motor noise).1. Poor audio unit ground
2. Antenna
3. Accessory ground
4. Faulty accessory1. Check audio unit ground.
2. Check antenna.
3. Check accessory ground.
4. Replace accessory.
Audio unit controls are
operational, but no sound
is heard from any speaker.1. 15A fuse
2. Audio unit output
3. Audio unit1. Check 15A fuse [No. 4, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Verify battery positive voltage is present at terminal 3
of audio amp. relay.
2. Check audio unit output voltage (Terminal 12).
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
All front speakers are inop-
erative.1. Audio amp. relay
2. Audio amp. relay ground
3. Amp. ON signal1. Check audio amp. relay.
2. Check audio amp. relay ground (Terminal 2).
3. Turn ignition switch ACC and audio unit ON. Verify
battery positive voltage is present at terminal 1 of
audio amp. relay.
Individual front speaker is
noisy or inoperative.1. Speaker ground
2. Power supply
3. Audio unit output
4. Speaker1. Check speaker ground (Terminal 5).
2. Check power supply for speaker (Terminal 4).
3. Check audio unit output voltage for speaker.
4. Replace speaker.
Both rear speakers are
inoperative.1. Poor rear speaker amp. ground
2. Power supply
3. Amp. ON signal
4. Rear speaker amp.1. Check rear speaker amp. ground circuit.
2. Check power supply for rear speaker amp. (Terminal
11).
3. Turn ignition switch ACC and audio unit ON. Verify
battery positive voltage is present at terminal 9 of
rear speaker amp.
4. Remove rear speaker amp. for repair.
Individual rear speaker is
noisy or inoperative.1. Speaker
2. Audio unit/amp. output
3. Speaker circuit
4. Audio unit1. Check speaker.
2. Check audio unit/amp. output.
3. Check wires for open or short between audio unit/
amp. and speakers.
4. Remove audio unit for repair.
AUDIO
Trouble Diagnoses
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InspectionNBEL0083AUDIO UNIT AND AMP.NBEL0083S01All voltage inspections are made with:
IIgnition switch ON or ACC
IAudio unit ON
IAudio unit and amps. connected (If audio unit or amp. is removed for inspection, supply a ground to the
case using a jumper wire.)
ANTENNANBEL0083S021. Using a jumper wire, clip an auxiliary ground between antenna and body.
IIf reception improves, check antenna ground (at body surface).
IIf reception does not improve, check main feeder cable for short circuit or open circuit.
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Inspection
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Wiring Diagram Ð REMOTE ÐNBEL0205
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AUDIO
Wiring Diagram Ð REMOTE Ð
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System DescriptionNBEL0084Power is supplied at all times
Ithrough 7.5A fuse [No. 24, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
Ito power antenna terminal 6.
Ground is supplied to the power antenna terminal 2 through body grounds M4, M66 and M147.
When the audio unit is turned to the ON position, battery positive voltage is supplied
Ithrough audio unit terminal 5
Ito power antenna terminal 4.
The antenna raises and is held in the extended position.
When the audio unit is turned to the OFF position, battery positive voltage is interrupted
Ifrom audio unit terminal 5
Ito power antenna terminal 4.
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AUDIO ANTENNA
System Description
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Wiring Diagram Ð P/ANT ÐNBEL0085
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AUDIO ANTENNA
Wiring Diagram Ð P/ANT Ð
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Trouble DiagnosesNBEL0086POWER ANTENNANBEL0086S01
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Power antenna does not
operate.1. 7.5A fuse
2. Audio unit signal
3. Grounds M4, M66 and M1471. Check 7.5A fuse [No. 24, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Verify that battery positive voltage is present at termi-
nal 6 of power antenna.
2. Turn ignition switch and audio unit ON. Verify that
battery positive voltage is present at terminal 4 of
power antenna.
3. Check grounds M4, M66 and M147.
Location of AntennaNBEL0087
YEL067K
MEL036G
Antenna Rod ReplacementNBEL0088REMOVALNBEL0088S011. Remove antenna nut and antenna base.
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AUDIO ANTENNA
Trouble Diagnoses
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2. Withdraw antenna rod while raising it by operating antenna
motor.
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INSTALLATIONNBEL0088S021. Lower antenna rod by operating antenna motor.
2. Insert gear section of antenna rope into place with it facing
toward antenna motor.
3. As soon as antenna rope is wound on antenna motor, stop
antenna motor. Insert antenna rod lower end into antenna
motor pipe.
4. Retract antenna rod completely by operating antenna motor.
5. Install antenna nut and base.
AUDIO ANTENNA
Antenna Rod Replacement (Cont'd)
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