2005 INFINITI QX4 remote control

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Revision: October 20052005 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 4
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 4
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 4
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 5
AUDIO ......................................................................... 6
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ..... 6
System Description .................................................. 7
REAR AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........... 7
SATELLITE RADIO TUNER (PRE-WIRING) ........ 8
SPEED SENSITIVE VOLUME SYSTEM .............. 8
Schematic ................................................................ 9
Wiring Diagram — AUDIO — ................................. 10
Terminals and Reference Value for Audio Unit ....... 19
Terminals and Reference Value for BOSE Speaker
Amp. ....................................................................... 22
Terminals and Reference Value for Rear Audio
Remote Control Unit ............................................... 24
Terminals and Reference Value for AV Switch ....... 25
AV Switch Self-Diagnosis Function ........................ 27
STARTING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE ....... 27
EXITING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE ........... 27
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ..................................... 27
Trouble Diagnosis .................................................. 28
MALFUNCTION WITH RADIO AND CD ............. 28
FOR RADIO ONLY .............................................. 28
FOR CD ONLY .................................................... 29
Noise Inspection ..................................................... 29
TYPE OF NOISE AND POSSIBLE CAUSE ........ 29
Power Supply Circuit Inspection ............................ 30
Steering Switch Check ........................................... 32
AV Switch Check .................................................... 33
Audio Communication Line Check ......................... 33
Sound Is Not Heard From Front Door Speaker or
Front Tweeter ......................................................... 34
Sound Is Not Heard From Rear Door Speaker or
Rear Door Tweeter ................................................. 38
Sound Is Not Heard From Center Speaker ............ 41Sound Is Not Heard From Subwoofer .................... 42
Removal and Installation for Audio Unit ................. 45
Removal and Installation for AV Switch .................. 45
Removal and Installation of Front Door Speaker .... 45
Removal and Installation of Rear Door Speaker .... 45
Removal and Installation of Front Tweeter ............. 46
Removal and Installation of Rear Door Tweeter ..... 46
Removal and Installation of Center Speaker .......... 46
Removal and Installation of Subwoofer .................. 46
Removal and Installation of BOSE Speaker Amp. ... 46
Removal and Installation of Rear Audio Remote
Control Unit ............................................................. 47
Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel Audio
Control Switches ..................................................... 47
AUDIO ANTENNA .................................................... 48
System Description ................................................. 48
Wiring Diagram — W/ANT — ................................. 49
Location of Antenna ................................................ 50
Window Antenna Repair ......................................... 50
ELEMENT CHECK .............................................. 50
ELEMENT REPAIR ............................................. 51
DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ............................ 52
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 52
System Description ................................................. 53
Schematic ............................................................... 54
Wiring Diagram — DVD — ..................................... 55
Trouble Diagnosis ................................................... 58
Power Supply Circuit Inspection ............................. 59
Removal and Installation of DVD Player ................ 60
Removal and Installation of Video Monitor ............. 60
NAVIGATION SYSTEM ............................................. 61
System Description ................................................. 61
TRAVEL DISTANCE ............................................ 61
TRAVEL DIRECTION .......................................... 61
MAP-MATCHING ................................................. 61
GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) .......... 62
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 63
BIRDVIEW™ ....................................................... 63
MAP DISPLAY ..................................................... 64
FUNCTION OF CENTER SWITCH ..................... 65

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System DescriptionEKS00BI8
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)]

to subwoofer terminal 6

through 20A fuse [No. 31, located in the fuse and fusible link box]

to audio unit terminal 6

to BOSE speaker amp. terminal 1

to AV switch terminal 1 and

to display control unit terminal 1.
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 audio unit terminal 10 and

to AV switch terminal 2 and

to display control unit terminal 10.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 12, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to display control unit terminal 12.
Ground is supplied through the case of the audio unit.
Ground is also supplied

to subwoofer terminal 5

through body grounds B7 and B19 and

to BOSE speaker amp. terminal 17

to AV switch terminal 5 and

to display unit terminal 1 and

to display control unit terminal 3

through body grounds M57, M61 and M79.
Then audio signals are supplied

through audio unit terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 and 16

to BOSE speaker amp. terminals 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30.
Audio signals are amplified by the BOSE speaker amp.
The amplified audio signals are supplied

through BOSE speaker amp. terminals 2, 3, 9,10,11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19

to terminals + and - of front door speaker LH and RH and

to terminals + and - of front tweeter LH and RH and

to terminals + and - of center speaker and

to terminals + and - of rear door speaker LH and RH and

to terminals + and - of rear door tweeter LH and RH and

to terminals 1 and 2 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.
REAR AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Power is supplied

from audio unit terminal 32

to rear audio remote control unit terminal 13.
Ground is supplied

to rear audio remote control unit terminal 15

through body grounds B117 and B132.
Audio signals are supplied

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through audio unit terminals 26, 27, 28 and 29

to terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 of rear audio remote control unit.
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 20A fuse [No. 31, located in the fuse and fusible link box]

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.
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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21 (V) GroundRemote
control AOutput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate properly.
22 (P) GroundRemote
control BOutput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate properly.
23 (BR/Y) GroundRemote
control COutput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate properly.
24 (L) GroundRemote
control DOutput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate properly.
25 (LG) –Remote
control
ground–– – 0VRear audio remote
control switches do
not function.
27 (O/L) 26 (O)Audio sound
signal LHOutput ONReceive audio
signalNo sound from LH
headphone channel.
29 (W) 28 (W/L)Audio sound
signal RHOutput ONReceive audio
signalNo sound from RH
headphone channel.
30 – Shield – – – 0VInterference and dis-
tortion heard from
headphones or rear
audio remote control
unit switches not
operating properly.
31 (O) GroundRemote
control
enable sig-
nalOutput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate.
32 (V) GroundRemote
control
switch
power sup-
plyOutput ON Audio unit ON 12VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate.
42 (R) 41 (G)Audio left
channel
sound sig-
nal from sat-
ellite radio
tunerInput ONReceive audio
signalNo sound from satel-
lite radio tuner left
channel. Te r m i n a l
(Wire color)
ItemSignal
input/
outputCondition
Reference value
(Approx.)Example of symptom
+–Ignition
switchOperation
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SKIA0177E
SKIA0177E

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Terminals and Reference Value for Rear Audio Remote Control UnitEKS00BID
Te r m i n a l
(Wire color)
ItemSignal
input/
outputCondition
Reference value
(Approx.)Example of symptom
+–Ignition
switchOperation
2 (G) 1 (B)Audio sound
signal LHInput ONReceive audio
signalNo sound from LH
headphone channel.
4 (W) 3 (R)Audio sound
signal RHInput ONReceive audio
signalNo sound from RH
headphone channel.
5 – Shield – – – 0VInterference and dis-
tortion heard from
headphones or rear
audio remote control
unit switches not
operating properly.
6 (R/L) Ground Illumination Input ONLighting switch
ON12V
Rear audio remote
control unit does not
illuminate. Lighting switch
OFF0V
7 (LG) –Remote
control
ground–– – 0VRear audio remote
control unit switches
do not function.
8 (O) GroundRemote
control
enable sig-
nalInput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate.
9 (V) GroundRemote
control AInput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate properly.
10 (P) GroundRemote
control BInput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate properly.
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(BR/Y)GroundRemote
control CInput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate properly.
12 (L) GroundRemote
control DInput ON Audio unit ON 5VRear audio remote
control unit does not
operate properly.
13 (V) GroundRemote
control
switch
power sup-
plyInput ON Audio unit ON 12VRear audio remote
control does not
operate.
15 (B) – Ground – ON – 0V –
SKIA0177E
SKIA0177E

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Terminals and Reference Value for AV SwitchEKS00BIE
Te r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color)
ItemSignal
input/
outputCondition
Voltag e
(Approx.)Example of
symptom
+–Ignition
switchOperation
1 (Y) GroundBattery
powerInput OFF – Battery voltageSystem does not
work properly.
2 (V) Ground ACC signal Input ACC – Battery voltageSystem does not
work properly.
3 (R/L) GroundIllumination
signalInput OFFLighting switch is
ON (position 1).Battery voltageAV switch illumi-
nation does not
come on when
lighting switch is
ON (position 1). Turn lighting switch
OFF.Approx. 3.0V or less
4 (BR) GroundIllumination
control signalInput ONIllumination control
switch is operated
by lighting switch in
1st position.Changes between 0 and 12V.AV switch illumi-
nation cannot be
controlled.
5 (B) Ground Ground – ON – 0V –
6 (V) GroundCommunica-
tion signal (+)Input/
outputON –System does not
work properly.
7–Shield
ground–– – –
8 (LG) GroundCommunica-
tion signal (-)Input/
outputON –System does not
work properly.
12 (R) GroundRemote con-
trol AInput ONPress MODE
switch 0V
Steering wheel
audio controls
do not function. Press SEEK UP
switch0.75V
Press VOL UP
switch2V
Except for above 5V
13 (G) GroundRemote con-
trol BInput ONPress POWER
switch 0V
Steering wheel
audio controls
do not function. Press SEEK
DOWN switch0.75V
Press VOL DOWN
switch2V
Except for above 5V
14 (L) –Remote con-
trol ground–– – –Steering wheel
audio controls
do not function.
16 (W/B) GroundCD EJECT
signalOutput ONPressed 0V
CD eject does
not function.
Released 5V
SKIA0175E
SKIA0176E

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2. Remove BOSE speaker amp. bracket screws and slide BOSE
speaker amp. down.
3. Disconnect connectors and remove BOSE speaker amp.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Audio Remote Control UnitEKS00BIZ
1. Carefully remove the rear audio remote control unit from the rear
roof console assembly.
CAUTION:
Wrap removal tool with clean shop cloth to prevent damage
to the headliner.
2. Disconnect connector and remove the rear audio control unit.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel Audio Control SwitchesEKS00BJ0
1. Remove steering wheel. Refer to PS-8, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove steering wheel rear cover screws and remove steering wheel rear cover.
3. Remove steering wheel switch assembly screws and steering
wheel switches.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.BOSE speaker amp.
mounting screws: 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
WKIA1605E
WKIA1201E
WKIA1226E

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Trouble DiagnosisEKS00BJ9
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
DVD player inoperative1. Power supply
2. Ground circuit
3. Audio enable circuit
4. DVD enable signal
5. Audio enable signal
6. DVD player
7. Audio unit1. Refer to AV- 5 9 , "
Power Supply Circuit Inspection" .
2. Refer to AV- 5 9 , "
Power Supply Circuit Inspection" .
3. Check audio enable circuits for open or short between
audio unit terminals 39, 40 and DVD player terminals
11 , 9 .
4. Push power switch of DVD player and verify approx.
5V is present at terminal 39 of audio unit.
5. Push power switch of DVD player and verify approx.
5V is present at terminal 9 of DVD player.
6. Remove DVD player for repair.
7. Remove audio unit for repair.
No sound when playing
DVD1. Audio signal circuits
2. DVD player
3. Audio unit1. Check audio signal circuits for open or short between
DVD player terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 and audio unit ter-
minals 34, 35, 36 and 37.
2. Remove DVD player for repair.
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
Video monitor is inopera-
tive/does not operate prop-
erly1. Power supply
2. Video monitor ground circuit
3. Video circuits
4. Data signal
5. Video monitor
6. DVD player1. Operate DVD player and verify battery positive voltage
is present at terminals 11 and 12 of video monitor. Ver-
ify approximately 5 volts is present at terminal 10 of
video monitor.
2. Check video monitor ground circuits between DVD
player terminals 19 and 27 and video monitor terminals
1 and 2.
3. Check video circuits between DVD player terminals 23
and 24 and video monitor terminals 7 and 8.
4. Check data signal circuit for open or short between
DVD player terminal 29 and video monitor terminal 5.
5. Remove video monitor for repair.
6. Remove DVD player for repair.
DVD remote control is
inoperative/does not oper-
ate properly1. Data signal
2. DVD player remote control batteries
3. DVD player remote control
4. Video monitor1. Check data signal circuit for open or short between
DVD player terminal 28 and video monitor terminal 6.
2. Replace DVD player remote control batteries.
3. Replace DVD player remote control.
4. Remove video monitor for repair.
Headphones inoperative 1. Headphone batteries
2. Headphones
3. Rear audio remote control unit1. Replace headphone batteries.
2. Replace headphones.
3. Replace rear audio remote control unit.
Snowy video/poor audio 1. Harness or connectors
2. DVD player1. Check harness and connectors for open or short.
2. Check DVD player.
Snowy video (audio OK) 1. Harness or connectors
2. DVD player1. Check harness and connectors for open or short.
2. Check DVD player.
No video (audio OK) 1. Harness or connectors
2. DVD player
3. Video monitor1. Check harness and connectors for open or short.
2. Check DVD player.
3. Check video monitor.
Dim video (audio OK) 1. Harness or connectors
2. DVD player
3. Video monitor1. Check harness and connectors for open or short.
2. Check DVD player.
3. Check video monitor.