R34 MFD not working - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

hyrev · 22nd March 2007, 09:32 AM

Searched around and could not find an answer. My friend has a R34 and the MFD screen is all black, nothing displays. Took it to Nissan ad they said the screen was bad. Is there something else than can be fixed or trouble shoot? I know at dealerships they would rather replace an item like that than fix it. They put a flash light to it and could see the display very faintly. Has anyone ever encountered this before or have any suggestions what can be done before putting up the cash for a new one? Thanks in advance.

EvolutionVI · 22nd March 2007, 09:45 AM

I would say,if all connectors are fine,it is a faulty screen,like they say

baboo · 22nd March 2007, 10:45 AM

I had my MFD malfunctioned before, black screen, nothing displayed.

I took it apart and inspected the IC board and found out it was a blown fuse.

replaced the fuse and the screen is good as new again.

Luckham · 22nd March 2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hyrev

Searched around and could not find an answer. My friend has a R34 and the MFD screen is all black, nothing displays. Took it to Nissan ad they said the screen was bad. Is there something else than can be fixed or trouble shoot? I know at dealerships they would rather replace an item like that than fix it. They put a flash light to it and could see the display very faintly. Has anyone ever encountered this before or have any suggestions what can be done before putting up the cash for a new one? Thanks in advance.

Sounds like the backlight on the LCD has blown, could be a fuse I guess..

Cardiff R33 · 23rd March 2007, 08:49 AM

take it out and give to a car audio electrician and they can check the screen, connections, fuses etc

DCD · 23rd March 2007, 08:51 AM

Nissan does a replacement backlight for the MFD. No idea on pricing though

sean_goodman · 3rd May 2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCD

Nissan does a replacement backlight for the MFD. No idea on pricing though

mine just died as well, took it out and fuse was blow. replaced fuse. it lit up with gtr logo briefly and went all black again. this time fuse hadnt blow

dcd any idea on where to ask ref replacement lcd part of the mfd? thought i would ask you as i believe you are actually in japan.

hyrev · 9th September 2008, 11:59 PM

Well, mine is dead now, happened yesterday as I was parking - WTF!
Pulled it out just now and going to check the fuse. Keep you all informed.

hyrev · 10th September 2008, 12:18 AM

Ok, fuse appears to be blown but the problem is that it is soldered in place.
Is there a way around this or does this have to go to an electrician that knows
how to solder, I cannot do that to save my life.

akasakaR33 · 10th September 2008, 12:29 AM

Why is the fuse soldered in place?

I have a portable soldering iron I can bring tonight, not sure if it has any butane in it, but if it does, we can try to fix it. Bring a good fuse to replace the bad one.

hyrev · 10th September 2008, 12:51 AM

I have no idea Aki, it just is. Here is a pic of it and the backside, you still up for the challenge?

akasakaR33 · 10th September 2008, 03:58 AM

Hmm. Looks like it's been modified once already. I wonder why?

hyrev · 10th September 2008, 06:03 AM

Update:
Under the advice from a friend, I went to KSP, a tuner nearby, and had them look at it.
And they said they could not fix it and to try Nissan or perhaps the maker of this screen,
which is Sharp. So, off to Nissan I went. After showing them what I needed, I got the
big X with the hands - NO!

They said they would not touch it with a 3.048 meter ( 10 foot ) pole. So, perhaps I
need to take it so some sort of electrician to have sorted out. Any other bright ideas
out there?

Stachi · 10th September 2008, 07:24 AM

I have no MFD nor R34, but I'd replace the fuse with a socket for normal automotive fuses. For someone familiar with a soldering iron this should be a 2 minute job

I'd do it for you, but distance slightly forbids this

Marc

akasakaR33 · 10th September 2008, 08:48 AM

I think that means a trip to SuperAutobacs, Paul.

Another thought would be to take a piece of wire and bridge the gap across the fuse, but if the underlying problem is severe, this could lead to overheating and further damage, so...I don't recommend it.

Then why mention it? Would save someone the trouble of soldering out and soldering in a new fuse.

If someone has a voltmeter, this would be useful me thinks.

22nd March 2007, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
hyrev GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sushi City Posts: 4,082	R34 MFD not working Searched around and could not find an answer. My friend has a R34 and the MFD screen is all black, nothing displays. Took it to Nissan ad they said the screen was bad. Is there something else than can be fixed or trouble shoot? I know at dealerships they would rather replace an item like that than fix it. They put a flash light to it and could see the display very faintly. Has anyone ever encountered this before or have any suggestions what can be done before putting up the cash for a new one? Thanks in advance.

22nd March 2007, 09:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
EvolutionVI GTR abuser Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuttgart/Germany Posts: 1,776	I would say,if all connectors are fine,it is a faulty screen,like they say __________________ _____________________________________________ March.06 --->R34GTR V-spec,my first GTR arrived March.07 --->R34GTR V-specII,a dream came true March.08 --->R35GTR,the order is placed March.09 --->R35GTR should arrive

10th September 2008, 12:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
akasakaR33 GTROC Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 815	Why is the fuse soldered in place? I have a portable soldering iron I can bring tonight, not sure if it has any butane in it, but if it does, we can try to fix it. Bring a good fuse to replace the bad one. __________________ http://akasakabcnr33.livejournal.com/

10th September 2008, 03:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
akasakaR33 GTROC Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 815	Hmm. Looks like it's been modified once already. I wonder why? __________________ http://akasakabcnr33.livejournal.com/

10th September 2008, 07:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
Stachi GTROC Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 834	I have no MFD nor R34, but I'd replace the fuse with a socket for normal automotive fuses. For someone familiar with a soldering iron this should be a 2 minute job I'd do it for you, but distance slightly forbids this Marc __________________ ---

22nd March 2007, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
baboo GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 41	I had my MFD malfunctioned before, black screen, nothing displayed. I took it apart and inspected the IC board and found out it was a blown fuse. replaced the fuse and the screen is good as new again.

23rd March 2007, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cardiff R33 GTROC Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,797	take it out and give to a car audio electrician and they can check the screen, connections, fuses etc

23rd March 2007, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
DCD GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tokyo Posts: 9,299	Nissan does a replacement backlight for the MFD. No idea on pricing though

9th September 2008, 11:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
hyrev GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sushi City Posts: 4,082	Well, mine is dead now, happened yesterday as I was parking - WTF! Pulled it out just now and going to check the fuse. Keep you all informed.

10th September 2008, 12:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
hyrev GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sushi City Posts: 4,082	Ok, fuse appears to be blown but the problem is that it is soldered in place. Is there a way around this or does this have to go to an electrician that knows how to solder, I cannot do that to save my life.

10th September 2008, 12:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
hyrev GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sushi City Posts: 4,082	I have no idea Aki, it just is. Here is a pic of it and the backside, you still up for the challenge?

10th September 2008, 06:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
hyrev GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sushi City Posts: 4,082	Update: Under the advice from a friend, I went to KSP, a tuner nearby, and had them look at it. And they said they could not fix it and to try Nissan or perhaps the maker of this screen, which is Sharp. So, off to Nissan I went. After showing them what I needed, I got the big X with the hands - NO! They said they would not touch it with a 3.048 meter ( 10 foot ) pole. So, perhaps I need to take it so some sort of electrician to have sorted out. Any other bright ideas out there?

10th September 2008, 08:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
akasakaR33 GTROC Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 815	I think that means a trip to SuperAutobacs, Paul. Another thought would be to take a piece of wire and bridge the gap across the fuse, but if the underlying problem is severe, this could lead to overheating and further damage, so...I don't recommend it. Then why mention it? Would save someone the trouble of soldering out and soldering in a new fuse. If someone has a voltmeter, this would be useful me thinks. __________________ http://akasakabcnr33.livejournal.com/

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