Audio and electrical issues at only 225 miles

getawaydriver · 02-26-2010, 07:37 AM

So I get into my new pride and joy yesterday and fire her up and notice that the radio console display (NO nav) will not power on nor will the display show anything.

Additionally, the small "unlocked" light doesn't work either (door rocker switch).

The car drives fine and all other electrical appears to function properly.

I am pretty pissed that this is happening, let along with only 225 miles on the car.

I did not have a chance to check the fuses yet but does anyone have any ideas regarding what gremlin might have caused this to occur?

There is no CEL. The Bluetooth did work because the calls went to the phone, but because the radio didn't work, I was unaware of the incoming calls. Additionally, with locks work fine as well.

Any help would be great. I did post this same message in the Mid-Atlantic forum.

TX_370 · 02-26-2010, 07:44 AM

I just got mine back from similar electrical problems that I (apparently) caused... Never the less, it was a short in the main switch (the switch in the drivers door for unlocking doors and windows), which led to a short in the ECM. In my case, nothing electrical worked.

getawaydriver · 02-26-2010, 08:01 AM

Yeh, I don't see how I could have caused anything. Did you do any aftermarket audio stuff?

Mine is completely stock so the only thing I can pin it on is a short or a bad fuse. Either way, for a car this new, this falls into the BS column.

getawaydriver · 02-26-2010, 08:19 AM

I just got off the telephone with the dealership and they said that it was most likely a bad radio unit (or at least the problem was isolated to the radio unit).

Additionally, they said that the "unlock" logo does not light up on any Nissan vehicle. Is that indeed true?

Kind of weird.

TX_370 · 02-26-2010, 08:25 AM

OOHhhh, yeah they are right... only the lock side of the switch lights up.

TX_370 · 02-26-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getawaydriver

Yeh, I don't see how I could have caused anything. Did you do any aftermarket audio stuff?

Mine is completely stock so the only thing I can pin it on is a short or a bad fuse. Either way, for a car this new, this falls into the BS column.

As to answer this, yes I put in aftermarket audio equipment.

getawaydriver · 02-26-2010, 08:48 AM

Cool. Thanks for the info.

Taking in today. The VQ sounds great so it's not bad to be out a radio for a little.

AK370Z · 02-26-2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getawaydriver

I just got off the telephone with the dealership and they said that it was most likely a bad radio unit (or at least the problem was isolated to the radio unit).

Additionally, they said that the "unlock" logo does not light up on any Nissan vehicle. Is that indeed true?

That's true. Unlock logo doesn't lit up on ALL 370zs

getawaydriver · 02-26-2010, 09:37 AM

Excellent. Guess I need a new radio. Hopefully.

bigaudiofanat · 02-26-2010, 09:55 AM

Is this with the bose system?

getawaydriver · 02-26-2010, 09:56 AM

Yeh, I have the Touring Package with Bose.

bigaudiofanat · 02-26-2010, 10:14 AM

Ya they seem to have a lot of problems no matter what car they are in. Do not get to worked up over it. I have heard the cd changer fail, external amps fail, subs fail and so on.

getawaydriver · 02-26-2010, 10:22 AM

Cool. I just want to make sure it's not an overarching problem with the Z car's electrical system.

Sounds good. Sucks, but as long as it isn't along the lines of an Audi electrical problem, we are rock steady.

getawaydriver · 02-27-2010, 08:20 AM

Problem resolved! Two fuses were not installed in their proper outlets. Oddly, the fuses did not break. Switched them around and we are now good to go.

02-26-2010, 07:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	Audio and electrical issues at only 225 miles So I get into my new pride and joy yesterday and fire her up and notice that the radio console display (NO nav) will not power on nor will the display show anything. Additionally, the small "unlocked" light doesn't work either (door rocker switch). The car drives fine and all other electrical appears to function properly. I am pretty pissed that this is happening, let along with only 225 miles on the car. I did not have a chance to check the fuses yet but does anyone have any ideas regarding what gremlin might have caused this to occur? There is no CEL. The Bluetooth did work because the calls went to the phone, but because the radio didn't work, I was unaware of the incoming calls. Additionally, with locks work fine as well. Any help would be great. I did post this same message in the Mid-Atlantic forum.

02-26-2010, 07:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	I just got mine back from similar electrical problems that I (apparently) caused... Never the less, it was a short in the main switch (the switch in the drivers door for unlocking doors and windows), which led to a short in the ECM. In my case, nothing electrical worked. __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

02-26-2010, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	Yeh, I don't see how I could have caused anything. Did you do any aftermarket audio stuff? Mine is completely stock so the only thing I can pin it on is a short or a bad fuse. Either way, for a car this new, this falls into the BS column. Last edited by getawaydriver; 02-26-2010 at 08:05 AM.

02-26-2010, 08:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	OOHhhh, yeah they are right... only the lock side of the switch lights up. __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

02-26-2010, 09:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Is this with the bose system? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-26-2010, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	I just got off the telephone with the dealership and they said that it was most likely a bad radio unit (or at least the problem was isolated to the radio unit). Additionally, they said that the "unlock" logo does not light up on any Nissan vehicle. Is that indeed true? Kind of weird.

02-26-2010, 08:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	Cool. Thanks for the info. Taking in today. The VQ sounds great so it's not bad to be out a radio for a little.

02-26-2010, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	Excellent. Guess I need a new radio. Hopefully.

02-26-2010, 09:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	Yeh, I have the Touring Package with Bose.

02-26-2010, 10:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Ya they seem to have a lot of problems no matter what car they are in. Do not get to worked up over it. I have heard the cd changer fail, external amps fail, subs fail and so on. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-26-2010, 10:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	Cool. I just want to make sure it's not an overarching problem with the Z car's electrical system. Sounds good. Sucks, but as long as it isn't along the lines of an Audi electrical problem, we are rock steady.

02-27-2010, 08:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	Problem resolved! Two fuses were not installed in their proper outlets. Oddly, the fuses did not break. Switched them around and we are now good to go.

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