2006 INFINITI QX56 radio

AV-32
AUDIO
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Trouble DiagnosisEKS00BIG
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
Before proceeding, confirm that other AV switch functions (except audio functions) operate. If not, refer to AV-
155, "Unable to Operate All of AV Switches (Unable to Start Self-Diagnosis)" .
FOR RADIO ONLY
SymptomPossible cause
Inoperative

Audio unit power circuit check. Refer to AV- 3 5 , "Power Supply Circuit
Inspection" .

Audio communication line check. Refer to AV-136, "Audio Communication
Line Check (Between Display Control Unit and Audio Unit)" .

AV switch check. Refer to AV- 4 3 , "AV Switch Check" .
If above check is OK, replace audio unit.
Steering switch does not operate

Steering switch check. Refer to AV-41, "Steering Switch Check" .

AV switch check. Refer to AV- 4 3 , "AV Switch Check" .
If above check is OK, replace audio unit.
Audio information is not displayed on screen

Display unit check. Refer to AV- 11 2 , "Self-Diagnosis Mode (DCU)" .
All speakers do not sound

Audio unit

BOSE speaker amp. power supply and ground circuit check. Refer to AV- 3 5 ,
"Power Supply Circuit Inspection" .

BOSE speaker amp. ON signal

BOSE speaker amp.
One or several speakers do not sound

Front door speaker check. Refer to AV-44, "Sound Is Not Heard From Front
Door Speaker or Front Tweeter" .

Rear door speaker check. Refer to AV- 4 8 , "Sound Is Not Heard From Rear
Door Speaker or Rear Door Tweeter" .

Subwoofer check. Refer to AV- 5 2 , "Sound Is Not Heard From Subwoofer" .

Center speaker check. Refer to AV- 5 1 , "Sound Is Not Heard From Center
Speaker" .
Poor sound

Audio unit

BOSE speaker amp.

Speaker
Noisy

Audio unit

BOSE speaker amp.

Electrical equipment (generator, bonding wire, etc.)
Symptom Possible cause
No sound

Audio unit

Antenna feeder, wiring or connections

Antenna amplifier, power supply, wiring or connections
Noisy

Audio unit

Audio unit case ground

Antenna feeder, wiring or connections

Antenna amplifier, power supply, wiring or connections

Noise prevention parts

Each electrical equipment

Wire harness of each piece of electrical equipment
All radio stations stored in memory are deleted

Audio unit power circuit check. Refer to AV-35, "Power Supply Cir-
cuit Inspection" .

Audio unit

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NOTE:
1. 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.

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
antenna at a different time from the waves which reflect off mountains or buildings.
FOR CD ONLY
FOR SATELLITE RADIO TUNER (FACTORY INSTALLED) ONLY
NOTE:
Pressing the SAT button, the display unit will display `NO SAT' when the following conditions exist:

Loss of power to the satellite radio tuner (factory installed)

Open or short in the REQ1, TXD, or RXD circuits.
If the satellite antenna is disconnected or inoperative, the display unit will display ANTENNA.
Noise InspectionEKS00BIH
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-
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
components, one by one.
TYPE OF NOISE AND POSSIBLE CAUSE
Symptom Possible cause
CD cannot be inserted.

CD

Audio unit
CD cannot be ejected.
The CD cannot be played.
The sound skips, stops suddenly, or is distorted.
Symptom
Possible cause
Inoperative

Satellite radio tuner (factory installed) power and ground circuit inspection.
Refer to AV- 3 7 , "
Satellite Radio Tuner (Factory Installed) Power and Ground
Supply Circuit Inspection" .

Satellite radio tuner (factory installed) communication circuit inspection.
Refer to AV- 3 8 , "
Satellite Radio Tuner (Factory Installed) Communication
Circuit Inspection" .
If above check is OK, replace satellite radio tuner (factory installed). Refer
to AV- 5 8 , "
SATELLITE RADIO TUNER" .
Right or left channel does not sound

Satellite radio tuner (factory installed) right channel audio signal circuit
inspection. Refer to AV-41, "
Satellite Radio Tuner (Factory Installed) Right
Channel Audio Signal Circuit Inspection" .

Satellite radio tuner (factory installed) left channel audio signal circuit
inspection. Refer toAV- 4 0 , "
Satellite Radio Tuner (Factory Installed) Left
Channel Audio Signal Circuit Inspection" .
If above check is OK, replace satellite radio tuner (factory installed). Refer to
AV- 5 8 , "
SATELLITE RADIO TUNER" .
Poor reception

Location of vehicle. Make certain vehicle is in an open area.

Satellite radio antenna or antenna feeder. Refer to AV- 6 2 , "Location of
Antenna" .
Noisy

Satellite radio tuner (factory installed) ground.

Satellite radio tuner (factory installed) harness shield wires.

Electrical equipment (generator, bonding wire, etc.). Refer to AV-33, "Noise
Inspection" .

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Satellite Radio Tuner (Factory Installed) Power and Ground Supply Circuit
Inspection
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1. CHECK FUSES

Check that the following fuses are not blown.
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. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) M41 connector.
3. Check voltage between the satellite radio tuner (factory installed) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >>

Check connector housings for disconnected or loose
terminals.

Repair harness or connector.
3. GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Inspect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) case ground.
3. Disconnect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) connector M41 (A) and audio unit connector M42 (B).
4. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) and audio unit.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >>

Check connector housings for disconnected or loose
terminals.

Repair harness, connector or satellite radio tuner (factory installed) case ground.
Unit Terminals Signal name Fuse No.
Satellite radio tuner (factory
installed) 32
Battery power 31
36 Ignition switch ACC or ON 6
UnitTerminal No.
OFF ACC ON
(+)
(-)
Connector Terminal
Satellite
radio tuner
(factory
installed) M41
32 Ground
Battery
voltage Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
36 Ground 0V Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
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Terminals
Continuity
Satellite radio tuner (factory
installed) Audio unit
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
A: M41 25
B: M42 45
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1. CHECK HARNESS - 1
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) connector M41 and audio unit connector M42.
3. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) harness connector M41 (A) terminal 28 and audio unit harness
connector M42 (B) terminal 48
4. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) harness connector M41 (A) terminal 28 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
2. CHECK HARNESS - 2
1. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) harness connector M41 (A) terminal 29 and audio unit harness
connector M42 (B) terminal 49
2. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) harness connector M41 (A) terminal 29 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3. CHECK HARNESS - 3
1. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) harness connector M41 (A) terminal 30 and audio unit harness
connector M42 (B) terminal 50
2. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) harness connector M41 (A) terminal 30 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector. Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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4. CHECK REQ1 SIGNAL
1. Connect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) connector and audio unit connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ACC
3. Check signal between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) har- ness connector M41 terminal 28 and ground with CONSULT-ll or
oscilloscope.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV- 5 5 , "
AUDIO UNIT" .
5. CHECK TXD SIGNAL
1. Check signal between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) har- ness connector M41 terminal 29 and ground with CONSULT-ll or
oscilloscope.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV- 5 5 , "
AUDIO UNIT" .
6. CHECK RXD SIGNAL
1. Check signal between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) har- ness connector M41 terminal 30 and ground with CONSULT-ll or
oscilloscope.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace satellite radio tuner (factory installed). Refer to AV- 5 8 , "
SATELLITE RADIO TUNER" .
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV- 5 5 , "
AUDIO UNIT" .
28 - Ground : Refer to
AV- 3 0 , "
Te r m i n a l s
and Reference Value for Sat-
ellite Radio Tuner (Factory
Installed)" .
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29 - Ground: Refer to AV- 3 0 , "Te r m i n a l s
and Reference Value for Sat-
ellite Radio Tuner (Factory
Installed)" .
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30 - Ground : Refer to AV- 3 0 , "Te r m i n a l s
and Reference Value for Sat-
ellite Radio Tuner (Factory
Installed)" .
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Satellite Radio Tuner (Factory Installed) Left Channel Audio Signal Circuit
Inspection
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1. CHECK HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) connector M41 (A) and audio unit connector M42 (B).
3. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) and audio unit.
4. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
2. CHECK LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO SIGNAL
1. Connect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) and audio unit.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check signal between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) connector M41 terminals 21 and 22 with CONSULT-ll or oscillo-
scope.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace satellite radio tuner (factory installed). Refer to AV- 5 8 , "
SATELLITE RADIO TUNER" .
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV- 5 5 , "
AUDIO UNIT" .
Terminals
Continuity
Satellite radio tuner (factory
installed) Audio unit
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
A: M41 21
B: M42 41
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22 42
Terminals Continuity
Satellite radio tuner (factory installed)
—
Connector Terminal
A: M41 21
GroundNo
22
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21 - 22 : Refer to AV- 3 0 , "Terminals
and Reference Value for Sat-
ellite Radio Tuner (Factory
Installed)" .
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Satellite Radio Tuner (Factory Installed) Right Channel Audio Signal Circuit
Inspection
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1. CHECK HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) connector M41 (A) and audio unit connector M42 (B).
3. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) and audio unit.
4. Check continuity between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
2. CHECK RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO SIGNAL
1. Connect satellite radio tuner (factory installed) and audio unit.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check signal between satellite radio tuner (factory installed) connector M41 terminals 23 and 24 with CONSULT-ll or oscillo-
scope.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace satellite radio tuner (factory installed). Refer to AV- 5 8 , "
SATELLITE RADIO TUNER" .
NG >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV- 5 5 , "
AUDIO UNIT" .
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1. AV SWITCH SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION CHECK
1. Start AV switch self-diagnosis function. Refer to AV- 3 1 , "
AV Switch Self-Diagnosis Function" .
2. Operate steering switch.
Does steering switch operate normally?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 2.
Terminals
Continuity
Satellite radio tuner (factory
installed) Audio unit
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
A: M41 23
B: M42 43
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24 44
Terminals Continuity
Satellite radio tuner (factory installed)
—
Connector Terminal
A: M41 23
GroundNo
24
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23 - 24 : Refer to AV- 3 0 , "Terminals
and Reference Value for Sat-
ellite Radio Tuner (Factory
Installed)" .
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AUDIO UNIT
Removal
1. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to IP-12, "Removal" .
2. Remove audio unit screws, using power tool.
3. Pull out audio unit and disconnect audio unit connectors.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AV S W I T C H
Removal
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Remove center console. Refer to IP-16, "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
3. Disconnect center speaker.
4. Remove AV switch screws.
5. Carefully remove the AV switch.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
BOSE SPEAKER AMP.
Removal
1. Remove the accelerator pedal. Refer to ACC-3, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM" .
2. Remove BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "
BCM" .
3. Disconnect Bose speaker amp. and satellite radio tuner (if equipped) connectors.
4. Remove Bose speaker amp./satellite radio tuner bracket screws and slide Bose speaker amp./satellite radio tuner bracket down.
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