FAQ
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
- The 10A MIRROR fuse in the glovebox restored the center display and HVAC/radio control panel in this case. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341719]
- The under‑hood AUDIO (BATT) fuse can test OK while the display stays dead; inspect cabin fuses too. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17340586]
- Harness notes: two yellow wires had 12 V, and a pink panel feed lost 12 V after the short. [Elektroda, kusy91, post #17341034]
- Load‑testing with a test lamp avoids ghost readings that a DMM can show on signal lines. [Elektroda, LWD11, post #17341045]
- Turn ignition ON and run through every fuse to load the circuits before testing. [Elektroda, LWD11, post #17341091]
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:
- Turn the ignition to ON so the dashboard lights up.
- Probe each fuse in both fuseboxes methodically.
- 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]
