hi just got a 2nd hand 350z..can anyone please tell me how to turn on the navigation? the previous owner said it turns on when u start the engine but it isnt...he might have reset something cause im sure it was working when he took me for a test ride. does anyone have the same problem or knows the solution for this problem? apperciated for ur help

 

This might is a stupid question but is the disc in the player behind the seat? If it is, then just hit the Direction toggle/Enter on the Nav interface.

 

Here is an even wilder question... Did the previous owner supply you with the Operating Manual for the Navigation System?

 

The nav door should open and the screen comes on at start up. Is the door opening, pausing for a few seconds and then closing? If there is a problem with the nav door alignment, it is possible the door will open to a blank screen and then close.

I assume there is a physical switch attached to the door track that detects the door is open. If the cubby / nav door is bumped away from the internal switch, then the Nav system thinks the door is still closed.

Try gently nudging the nav door to the left or right when it is open. See if your screen comes on to the disclaimer page. (Legal crap that you have to agree to for the nav to start up.)

Next question, is the Nav getting power? Turn on the headlights and see if the Nav buttons light up. If not, the previous owner may have removed the dash cover to install or swap out a headunit or something and forgot to plug in the harness into the button console. See service manual to lift up the button console of the NAV. Tape up a flat head and pry it up.

If the Nav on the console gets power, is the DVD unit behind the driver getting power? Press the disc eject button. Is there a disc in there? Not sure if the lack of disc will prevent the Nav screen from appearing.

I'd lay money it's the door causing the problem.

 

Yes the disc is in the player and also when i turn on my headlights the light on nav turns on as well. I tried to contact the owner and he said that nvr happened to him...maybe ill take it back to nissan to check up. =(

And no, it doesn't even get to the disclaimer, the screen stays off.

 

No he did not but i googled for the operating manual. read through the whole thing still no help.

 

Does the Nav door want to close 5 seconds after opening up? (I assume the motorized NAV door is working on its own.)

I had this issue after installing a HU. I guess I dislodged the door in removing the console. I got it back aligned and it works fine now.

Good luck!

 

Haha thanks man just did wat you said. didnt know you have to push the navi door all the way down till u hear a click sound...now its working!

 

mine does that, it opens and then closes cause no screen came on, so how do you re align the door???

 

I tried this. I just wiggled the door when it opened. The door stayed up and the screen came on. I ended up realigning the console and now it opens and stays (no wiggling needed).
Thanks for the fix.