No display, wierd behavior Radio and AC

[jrdemers]

Originally Posted by dsmguy

The TSB or Voluntary recall from Infiniti shows you exactly how to do it (with pictures)

You can download it here:

http://x.infinitihelp.com/forum/loca....php?catid=180

Thanks for the TSB - I had been looking for it but didn't know what it was called.

Here is the big question - does this only relate to vehicles still under warranty or will they do this at infiniti's cost out of warranty?

THanks,

Joe

[Gordgee]

A technical service bulletin indicates a known problem and the suggested repair to a service technician.

The repair will be done under warranty if the warranty is still in effect, otherwise, you'll have to pay for the repair yourself.

This differs from a Recall where the manufacturer will usually do the fix on their dime.

At least that's the way I understand it.

[dsmguy]

yup...if you're out of warranty, it's on your dime.

[dsmguy]

Oh and by the way....it's all still working with no blips after removing all of the CDR's. Bizarre.

[Deebo16]

I actually just started having the same problem on my 2003 sedan. Started last night out of nowhere. If I replaced the radio with an aftermarket DD will I still need to replace the board?

[Gilley]

Originally Posted by Deebo16

I actually just started having the same problem on my 2003 sedan. Started last night out of nowhere. If I replaced the radio with an aftermarket DD will I still need to replace the board?

No, you won't have to replace the board, but you will need the DD trim piece and AC controller.

[nismo714]

Originally Posted by Deebo16

I actually just started having the same problem on my 2003 sedan. Started last night out of nowhere. If I replaced the radio with an aftermarket DD will I still need to replace the board?

i believe the aftermarket DD might not sovle the problem by itself. i'm wondering has anyone w/ this so so common problem able to correct it by installing an aftermarket DD?

My car just started acting up again after taking out my CDRs. so, temporarily, i just took out the ac blower fuses. i'm still in search of someone who has successfully corrected this problem by doing it themselves. i'd hate to throw in the white flag and take it to the stealership.

[Gilley]

The board causing the problem comes out with the ORM radio when you remove it to install a DD radio. The AC controller attached to that board also comes out, which is why you need the DD trim piece and the new AC controller.

[nismo714]

Originally Posted by Gilley

The board causing the problem comes out with the ORM radio when you remove it to install a DD radio. The AC controller attached to that board also comes out, which is why you need the DD trim piece and the new AC controller.

oh i see. so the DD in theory should cure that problem then, awesome! i guess i'll be in the market for a DD/conversion kit.

[Gilley]

No theory about it. A DD head unit and the DD conversion pieces witll definitely cure that problem.

[rb25s14]

Mine just went out :/
Has anyone tried to repair the circuit board? This is a common occurance on Nissans to have dash/radio/ac lights go out and is usually a bad solder joint. Anyone have a pic of a bad board?

[nismo714]

just my luck.... as all the parts for my DD conversion are coming in, my audio/ac problem has been working fine for record time!!! its like it has a mind of its own

actually what i remembered doing was taking out both of the ac blower fuses and then snapped them back on the next day. its been working fine for 2 weeks straight now! i'm curious to see how long it will go until the malfunction, THEN i'll install the DD.

[Gordgee]

Mine worked for about 3 weeks straight as well. Then after I got all my DD parts in, it went out on me for about 5 minutes. Worked fine for the past week waiting for my install on the W/E.

Here's a pic of the board. I guess the display, the surface mount LEDs, and switches explain the price of the board, but it still seems a bit steep.

[jrdemers]

Just replaced the circuit board - no dice - still malfunctions. After all of that, the dealer says that it is the head unit.

How can the head unit be messing up the AC controls???? Anyone know?

Joe

[jrdemers]

Originally Posted by dsmguy

Yup..that's exactly what the dealer said.

They're 95% sure that it's just the radio, and not the board.

They said they are able to get reburbished HU for about $350...and of course if that doesn't fix it, they move onto the Audio Finisher Board.

Likely around $200 in labor to remove the old HU and put in the Refurb HU.

Anyone know where to get this refurbished HV????

And what does double din stand for?

Joe