I bought a truck that had an avic N2.

 

Turned out the N2 was faulty. I rma'd the unit and brain to pioneer for a flat rate of 200$ repair.

 

Refurbished unit came back to me, lol, NOT my original.

 

I was ready to due the bypass, so i removed the warranty void sticker. Underneath, i was expecting to see the r197 - something or other, and was hoping to just drop a little solder between to close points, and be done with the job real quick.

 

What i saw (see--> pics) APPEARS??? to possibly be a board from a N3 - see pics and compare + correct my assumptions if they are wrong please.

 

I was also under the impression that the N3's have a small switch -- just move to the left and ground parking - DONE . i am confused what board i actually have here, N2 or N3, because there is no r197(N2), but the layout looks like the N3(but no switch)

 

It seems like there is two points that have [(factory) circuit tracing material] between them - almost connected -, but not quite.

 

 

Am i just supposed too finish the connection on both ends??

 

check out my pics and let me know your thoughts? Thanks