2014 Nissan Xterra - Bluetooth Connector Blues

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NissanFarm
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Is there anyone here who might take a look at a photo of my Bluetooth connector and possibly give me some advice on how to proceed?

No matter what Service Manual I look through and no matter they year, they don't jibe with what is actually in my vehicle. Nothing has been changed or modified. It has the bone stock original Panasonic OEM radio.

It's baffling as to why the bluetooth connector wire colors and locations in the connectors seem to be different from anything I can find. I DID actualy find a 2013 AV schematic and it actually seemed to match but the one here at the Service Manuals for the 2013 does not.

Really struggling with this (The 20 pin connector was no problem, just the 32 pin Bluetooth connector)

If you're inclined to help I can't thank you enough.


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VStar650CL
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There were three different levels of audio system in the '14's, Base, Display, and Navi. They all have different wiring, and the Base and Display versions used a separate Bluetooth Controller under the passenger seat, while the Navi had it integrated with the control head. So are you looking at the right diagram? Base is on AV-14, Display is on AV-71, and Navi is on AV-135:
https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual ... 4%2FAV.pdf

NissanFarm
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Thank you VStar.

My 32 pin connector doesn't seem to match any of the three.

Today I looked under the passenger front seat and see that there is some kind of box under there with wires and connections.
Not sure yet what it is...maybe the Bluetooth Module? An Amplifier?

Here is the best representation I can do on the wires on my OEM connectors at the OEM head Unit. Many people who talk about their Bluetooth 32pin connector seem to have a white wire with blue stripe if they have an amplifier.
All I know is that my new ATOTO S8 sounds horrible like there's no stereo and the back speakers are barely audible and very muffled which makes me think there is possibly an amplifier and I have not activated it.

20-Pin-Connector-Pinout-with-ColorsLoRes.jpg
Looking from the wire side
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VStar650CL
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I'm not sure what you're misinterpreting, but that matches up perfectly with connector M45 on the Display type head unit. What's under the seat is your Bluetooth C/U.


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