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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-I

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "BRAKE SW1" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    3. Check "BRAKE SW1" indication under the following conditions.
      BRAKE SW1 INDICATION REFERENCE CHART

      CONDITION INDICATION
      Brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
      Brake pedal: Fully released ON

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 108 and ground under the following conditions.
      TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      CONDITION VOLTAGE
      Brake pedal: Slightly depressed Approximately 0 V
      Brake pedal: Fully released Battery voltage
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 108 And Ground
      G04900670Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      OK or NG 

      OK: INSPECTION END 

      NG: GO TO  2.

  2. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ASCD brake switch harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pedal, ASCD Brake Switch And Stop Lamp Switch
      G04900666Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between ASCD brake switch terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  4.

      NG: GO TO  3.

      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between ASCD Brake Switch Terminal 1 And Ground With Consult-III Or Tester
      G04875403Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M31, E152
    • Fuse block (J/B) connector M4
    • 10 A fuse (No. 15)
    • Harness for open or short between ASCD brake switch and fuse

      Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 108 and ASCD brake switch terminal 2.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  5.

      NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: Replace ASCD brake switch.

  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "HOW TO CHECK TERMINAL " and "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END 

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