<em>Nissan Juke</em> radio pinout: connectors, wire colors and connection diagram

Nissan Juke is a compact crossover with a striking design, but its standard audio system often leaves much to be desired. Many owners decide to replace the radio with a more functional one, but without knowing connector pinouts this is fraught with connection errors, short circuits or failure of the electronics. In this article we will analyze in detail connection diagrams for all generations Juke (F15, 2010–2023), we will indicate the colors of the wires in the ISO connectors and give practical advice on installation.

Feature Nissan Juke — non-standard audio system connectors that do not match the universal ISO connectors. This means that to replace the radio you will need either adapter, or direct soldering of wires. We will look at both options, and also tell you how to avoid common mistakes, such as getting the wires mixed up ILLUMINATION (backlight) and ANTENNA (antenna), which often leads to malfunctions of the new radio.

What connectors are used in Nissan Juke?

Depending on the year of manufacture and configuration, in Juke There are two types of connectors:

• 🔌 20-pin connector (models 2010–2014) - used in basic versions without navigation.
• 🔌 28-pin connector (models 2015–2023) - found in cars with the system NissanConnect or navigation.
• 🔌 Additional CAN connector (optional) - needed for integration with on-board electronics (climate control, steering wheel buttons).

Important: if your Juke equipped Bose-audio system, the connection diagram will be different - you will need to keep the original amplifier or use workarounds. The table below shows basic pinout options for standard radios.

Connector type	Years of manufacture	Number of contacts	Features
Basic (no navigation)	2010–2014	20	Simple audio system, without CAN bus integration
With navigation (NissanConnect)	2015–2023	28	Additional wires for rear view camera and GPS
Bose-system	2012–2023	28 + CAN	Requires preservation of the original amplifier or emulator

Before you start replacing, check which connector is installed in your car. To do this, just remove the radio (instructions below) and inspect the back panel. If you are not sure about the model, pay attention to the label on the radio itself - the part number is usually indicated there. number (for example, 28210-4M00A for the basic version).

20-pin connector pinout (2010–2014)

This connector is used in the first generations Juke no navigation. It is divided into two parts: main unit (power, speakers) and additional (antenna, lighting). Below is a diagram with wire colors and their purpose:

Contact number	Wire color	Purpose	Notes
1	Yellow	BATTERY +12V	Constant battery power
2	Red	ACC +12V	Power when ignition is turned on
3	Black	GND	Ground (be sure to check the connection is secure!)
4	Orange	ILLUMINATION	Panel illumination (adjustable brightness of the tidy)
16	Blue/white	ANTENNA CONTROL	Active antenna control (if equipped)

The following wires are used to connect the speakers (colors may vary slightly depending on the configuration):

• 🔊 Front left speaker (+): gray
• 🔊 Front left speaker (–): gray-black
• 🔊 Front right speaker (+): purple
• 🔊 Front right speaker (–): purple-black
• 🔊 Rear left speaker (+): green
• 🔊 Rear left speaker (–): green-black
• 🔊 Rear right speaker (+): brown
• 🔊 Rear right speaker (–): brown-black

Important: in models with a system Bose The speaker wires do not go directly, but through the amplifier. Connecting a new radio without an emulator will result in no sound!

28-pin connector pinout (2015–2023)

In newer versions Juke An extended connector is used that includes wires for navigation, rear view camera and CAN bus integration. The main difficulty here is to correctly identify the wires responsible for steering wheel control And climate control display (if the radio displays information on the air conditioner screen).

Main differences from the 20-pin connector:

• 🔹 Added wires CAN-H (orange-black) and CAN-L (orange-white) for communication with the on-board network.
• 🔹 A separate wire has appeared REVERSE (green-white) to automatically turn on the rear view camera.
• 🔹 Speaker wires can be relabeled (for example, the front left speaker now runs through white and black wires).

Below are the key contacts for connection:

Contact number	Wire color	Purpose
1	Yellow	BATTERY +12V
2	Red	ACC +12V
3	Black	GND
10	Orange-black	CAN-H
11	Orange-white	CAN-L
20	Green-white	REVERSE

To integrate steering wheel buttons (steering wheel controls) will be required CAN adapter (For example, Pac SWI-RC or Connects2 CTNIS003). Without it, the volume and track switch buttons will not work.

What happens if the CAN bus is connected incorrectly?

If you confuse CAN-H And CAN-L, the radio may not turn on or cause errors in the on-board computer (for example, the Check Engine). In the worst case, this will lead to the multimedia system being locked until the errors are cleared through the diagnostic scanner.

How to remove the radio to check the pinout?

To get to the connectors, you need to remove the standard radio. To do this you will need:

Plastic spatulas (or picks)|T20 screwdriver|Wrenches for removing the radio (if any)|Multimeter for checking wires-->

Step by step instructions:

1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery (required!).
2. Remove the decorative frame around the radio - it is secured with latches. Use a plastic spatula to pry it off from the bottom corner.
3. Unscrew 4 screws (usually under T20) holding the radio.
4. Carefully pull the radio towards you, disconnect the connectors at the back (there may be 2-3 of them).

If the radio does not come out easily, do not force it - check that all screws are unscrewed. Some configurations use an additional top mount.

Common connection mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced installers sometimes make mistakes that lead to a non-functional radio or failures in the on-board electronics. Here are the most common ones:

⚠️ Attention: Never connect the wire ILLUMINATION (orange) to +12V. This will cause the panel to be constantly illuminated and drain the battery overnight.

• ❌ Confused BATTERY And ACC — the radio will only work when the ignition is on or will not save settings.
• ❌ Missing mass (GND) - will result in noise from the speakers or no sound at all.
• ❌ Not connected ANTENNA CONTROL - the active antenna will not work even if the cable is connected.
• ❌ Ignoring CAN bus — the steering wheel buttons and climate control will no longer be displayed on the screen.

Another common problem is no sound after installation. This happens if:

• 🔇 Speakers are not connected (check polarity!).
• 🔇 In models with Bose no amplifier emulator is used.
• 🔇 In the settings of the new radio, output to speakers is disabled (go to Audio Settings → Speaker Output).

If after connecting the radio turns on, but immediately turns off, check ACC-wire. It may not receive power when you turn the ignition key.

How to connect a new radio: step-by-step instructions

If you decide to install a radio from a non-original manufacturer (for example, Pioneer, Sony or Alpine), you will need:

1. Buy ISO adapter for Nissan (For example, Metra 70-7552 for 20-pin connector or Connects2 CT23NI14 for 28-pin).
2. Connect the wires according to the diagram above. For convenience, use female-male terminals or soldering.
3. If the new radio supports Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the appropriate connector (usually the white or blue wire in the adapter).
4. To save the steering wheel buttons, install a CAN adapter (see recommendations above).
5. Test all functions before final assembly!

If you are installing a radio with a screen, please note that Juke limited space for device depth. Maximum hull depth - 160 mm. For models with a retractable screen (for example, Alpine INE-W990) the panel may need to be modified.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about radio pinout Nissan Juke

Is it possible to connect a new radio without an adapter?

Technically yes, but this requires soldering each wire separately. Without an adapter, there is a high risk of error, especially if you are inexperienced with electricity. For a 28-pin connector this is especially difficult due to the large number of wires.

Why don't the steering wheel buttons work after installing a new radio?

This happens because the signal from the buttons goes through the CAN bus. For them to work, you need a CAN adapter (for example, Pac SWI-RC or XSVI-6523). The adapter connects to the wires CAN-H And CAN-L and translates the signals into a format understandable for the radio.

How to check which connector is in my Juke — 20 or 28 contacts?

Remove the radio and count the number of contacts in the connector. An alternative way is to look up the car's VIN number:

• If the year of manufacture is before 2014, it is most likely 20-pin.
• If after 2015 there is navigation - 28-pin.

You can also focus on the radio model: if it has a touch screen, the connector will be 28-pin.

What should I do if, after connecting, the radio does not see USB or Bluetooth?

The problem could be the following:

• 🔌 Wire not connected USB (usually blue or purple in the adapter).
• 🔌 Bluetooth is disabled in the radio settings (go to Settings → Connections).
• 🔌 Firmware incompatibility - update the radio software through the manufacturer’s official website.

If the problem persists, check if your model supports Juke function USB Host (in some basic versions it is disabled at the CAN bus level).

Is it possible to connect a rear view camera to a new radio?

Yes, but for this you need:

1. Find the wire REVERSE (green-white) and connect it to the corresponding contact of the radio.
2. Connect the camera video input to the connector RCA on the back of the radio.
3. In the radio settings, activate the option Reverse Camera.

If in your Juke already had a factory camera, you can use it, but you may need a signal converter (with NTSC on PAL or vice versa).