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Key Switch Insert Signal Inspection

  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II

    • Check key switch "IGN KEY SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
      1. "IGN KEY SW" 
      2. When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder: ON 
      3. When key is removed to ignition key cylinder: OFF 
      Fig 1: Displaying Consult II Data Monitor
      G02381287Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II

    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector M4 terminal 69 (PU/W) and ground.
      1. 69 (PU/W) - Ground 
      2. When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder: Approx. 12 V 
      3. When key is removed to ignition key cylinder: Approx. 0 V 
      Fig 2: Displaying Consult II BCM Connector
      G02381288Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Key switch insert signal is OK. Return to "SWITCH MONITOR ITEM ".
    2. NG: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Remove key from the ignition key cylinder.
    2. Disconnect key switch and key lock solenoid (key switch) connector.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M4 terminal 69 (PU/W) and key switch and key lock solenoid (key switch) harness connector M64 terminal 4 (PU/W).
      1. 69 (PU/W) - 4 (PU/W): Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Key From Ignition Key Cylinder
    G02381289Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK KEY SWITCH (INSERT) 

    Check continuity between key switch and key lock solenoid (key switch) connector M64 terminals 3 and 4.

    1. 3-4 
    2. When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder: Continuity should exist. 
    3. When key is removed to ignition key cylinder: Continuity should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Check harness between fuse and key switch.
    2. NG: Replace key switch and key lock solenoid (key switch).
    Fig 4: Checking Resistance For Key Switch Connector
    G02381290Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.