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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECKING SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
    2. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode for "VDC" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Touch "ERASE".
    4. Turn ignition switch "OFF" and wait at least 10 seconds.
    5. Check the self-diagnostic results.
      SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS

      Self-diagnosis results
      STOP LAMP SW

    Is above displayed in the self-diagnosis display? 

    1. YES : GO TO 2.
    2. NO : INSPECTION END
  2. CHECK CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector M402 and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector E218.
    3. Reconnect connectors securely.
    4. Start engine.
    5. Repeat pumping brake pedal carefully several times, then perform self-diagnosis again.

    Do any self-diagnosis items appear? 

    1. YES : GO TO 3.
    2. NO : Poor connection. Repair or replace applicable connector.
  3. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
    2. Disconnect VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector E218 terminal 48 and ground.
      VDC/TCS/ABS CONTROL UNIT VOLTAGE TABLE

      VDC/TCS/ABS control unit Measurement condition Voltage
      48 - Ground Brake pedal depressed Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
      Brake pedal not depressed Approx 0 V
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Control Unit Harness Connector E218 Terminal 48 And Ground
      G04128977Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : Re-perform self-diagnosis.
    2. NG : Open or short in harness between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit and stop lamp switch