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[Solved] Nissan Almera n16 - The factory radio does not work, the entire panel has stoppe

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  • #1 17340586
    kusy91
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    When repairing the factory radio in the Nissan almera n16, there was a short circuit on the power cord and the radio housing. The entire panel responsible for controlling the radio and air conditioning has stopped working and the screen displaying information from the radio / air conditioning / combustion etc. does not work. I checked the AUDIO fuse at the engine is ok. Is there any fuse directly responsible for the screen / front panel? I also thought if the main ankle was damaged - but I prefer to ask before I start choosing for it ... possibly a mechanic / electrician: /

    please help.
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  • #2 17340905
    LWD11
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    What main cube? Check the fuses well, this is all you can do yourself before going to the electrician.
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  • #3 17341005
    kusy91
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    I checked the fuses are ok, I just don't know where to find the ignition fuse? (Ignition switch ACC or ON) 10A. Because this Battery understands that it is an AUDIO fuse - under the hood. I also noticed that after starting the car a moment later the relay will touch - it was not like that before. I don't know much about electronics, but it's a shame to go to an electrician. The diagram is weird and it's hard for me to understand.

    In the previous car I had the main cube that connected everything - here the cables go deep into the board and I am not able to see if anything has burnt, etc. I just ask if I am writing vague nonsense, I'm sorry.

    The yellow wire on which it was 12V with the radio housing shortened - I think it is No. 36 or 32 - only that the 15A fuse was ok - AUDIO.

    I do not know tomorrow I will see if I will not visit an electrician on Monday.

    Diagram for audio installation.
    Nissan Almera n16 - The factory radio does not work, the entire panel has stoppe

    Nissan Almera n16 - The factory radio does not work, the entire panel has stoppe
  • #4 17341024
    LWD11
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    There are pluses to the radio itself and the ignition?
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  • #5 17341034
    kusy91
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    Yes, there were 2 yellow and pink cables on the radio cube - all with 12V - after a short circuit - 12V was only on the yellow ones - pink goes to the radio / air conditioning control panel - the connection (meter) was but no voltage - the radio, panel stopped working and LCD display. Lost power from the panel? I know that when the cube was not plugged into the panel, the radio did not work (I don't remember or the display).
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    #6 17341045
    LWD11
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    It is better to measure the power supply with an ordinary light bulb (indicator), the meter can show the voltage which may be a signal and does not have to be related to the power supply. Simple remark. You can try to apply power from outside to the place from which the power "escaped", as there is no short circuit on this thread (make sure there is no short circuit) it should work.
    By the way, the topic is probably more suitable for car electrics, not service radios.
  • #7 17341070
    kusy91
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    I also measured the usual control and with these 3 cables, what I wrote, it was lit - after a short circuit on the pink one, it was not. I still have to check how the power supply to the LCD goes (probably 3 and 9 in the diagram) and how the panel is powered from which it controls everything. At the beginning I had a problem with the radio, it was playing on rainy days, the sun came up and again the problem. After supplying the power supply, it sounded at times - but I accidentally made a short circuit with the housing and everything stopped with the air conditioning (panel) and LCD control - as if some main power supply responsible for this panel went - but from the diagram I can't figure out what it can be.

    As for the topic, I agree, the cube from the radio - but the topic fits the car electrics.
    First topic on the forum, is it possible to move it to the appropriate section?
  • #8 17341082
    LWD11
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    Eh ... so you don't get bogged down in threads. Have you repaired the radio? Some short circuit during assembly, why short circuit? after all, the cubes from the installation will not allow you to make a short circuit. Focus on fuse boxes and fuse efficiency, don't maneuver anymore. As I mentioned, you can try to provide power to the side where it was missing.
  • #9 17341088
    kusy91
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    I did not repair the radio, during the repair I checked the voltage on one of the cables and accidentally touched the plate mounting the radio - the light bulb (controls connected to the ground) and the radio housing at the same time - at this point the LCD went out and the air conditioning control on the panel stopped working (radio control did not work before).
    Tomorrow I will look for the rest of the fuses and try with this power supply - it will not help an electrician.

    Thanks for the help :)
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    #10 17341091
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    The fuse that needs to be replaced fell on mine, turn the ignition switch so that the dashboard lights up and drive through all the fuses, good luck :)
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  • #11 17341709
    kusy91
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    However, the fuse, one by some miracle I missed 10A yesterday - replaced and everything is fine and spinning. Thanks again for your help :) Greetings. I close the topic.
  • #12 17341719
    kusy91
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    However, the fuse, one by some miracle I missed 10A yesterday - replaced and everything is fine and spinning. Thanks again for your help :) Greetings. I close the topic.

    Added after 3 [minutes]:

    Replacing the 10A fuse - MIRROR in the glove box - Works!

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a malfunctioning factory radio and control panel in a Nissan Almera N16 following a short circuit incident. The user reports that after the short circuit, the entire panel, including the LCD display for the radio and air conditioning, stopped functioning. Initial checks confirmed that the AUDIO fuse was intact, but the user sought guidance on locating the ignition fuse and any additional fuses that might affect the panel. Various responses suggested checking all fuses, measuring power supply with a light bulb, and applying external power to the affected components. Ultimately, the user discovered a missed 10A fuse in the glove box, which, when replaced, restored functionality to the radio and control panel.
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TL;DR: Almera N16 radio/AC panel dead? A single 10A fuse fixed it. "Replacing the 10A fuse - MIRROR in the glove box - Works!" Check that glovebox MIRROR fuse first. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341719]

Why it matters: For Nissan Almera N16 owners with a dead factory radio/AC panel and LCD after a short, this points you straight to the right fuse check.

Quick Facts

Why did my Nissan Almera N16 radio and AC display both die after a short?

A short at the radio harness can blow an interior fuse that feeds the integrated center panel. In this thread, a 10A MIRROR fuse failed and killed the display and HVAC/radio controls. Replacing that 10A fuse restored everything immediately. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341719]

Where is the fuse that fixed this issue located?

In the glovebox fuse panel. The slot is labeled MIRROR and uses a 10A fuse. Replacing that specific fuse brought back the LCD and the control panel. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341719]

My under‑hood AUDIO fuse is fine, but the display is still dead—what next?

Do not stop at the engine‑bay AUDIO fuse. The OP had AUDIO OK yet the panel and LCD were dead. Move to the cabin fusebox and inspect each fuse there. That’s where the fix was found. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17340586]

How do I correctly check every fuse on this car?

Use this fast method:
  1. Turn the ignition to ON so the dashboard lights up.
  2. Probe each fuse in both fuseboxes methodically.
  3. Replace any failed fuse with the same rating, then recheck. “Turn the ignition switch so that the dashboard lights up and drive through all the fuses.” [Elektroda, LWD11, post #17341091]

Should I use a multimeter or a test light to diagnose lost power?

Use a simple test light. A DMM can show ghost voltage not related to power delivery. A load lamp exposes weak or floating signals. “Measure the power supply with an ordinary light bulb (indicator).” Add external 12 V only after confirming no short. [Elektroda, LWD11, post #17341045]

Which wires feed the radio and panel on the N16 harness?

The user measured two yellow wires and one pink with 12 V before the incident. After the short, only the yellow wires held 12 V. The pink wire, feeding the radio/AC control panel, lost 12 V and the panel died. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341034]

Can I safely apply external 12 V to test a missing feed?

Yes, but only after confirming the circuit has no short to ground. Inject power at the point that lost supply to see if the panel wakes. Remove the feed once testing ends and restore the fuse properly. [Elektroda, LWD11, post #17341045]

The radio only works when the panel harness is connected—is that normal?

In this case, the radio would not work if the panel connector was unplugged. That shows functional interdependence between the radio and the control panel/display. Expect no radio if the panel loses power. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341034]

I shorted a 12 V lead to the radio chassis. Could that blow a non‑AUDIO fuse?

Yes. The short to the radio housing coincided with the panel and display shutting off, despite the AUDIO fuse testing OK. That points to a separate interior fuse feeding the panel. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17340586]

After replacing one 10A fuse, did everything return to normal?

Yes. Swapping a single 10A fuse brought the system back. The owner confirmed that after replacement “everything is fine and spinning,” and the car was fully functional again. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341709]

What can I do myself before going to an auto electrician?

Thoroughly check all fuses. That is the primary owner‑level action before escalation. Focus on both the engine‑bay and interior fuseboxes and verify every position. [Elektroda, LWD11, post #17340905]

I missed a fuse on day one and found it later—what should I learn from that?

Re‑check fuses methodically. The owner initially overlooked a 10A unit, then found and replaced it the next day. A systematic second pass can save time and a trip to a shop. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341709]
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