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Diagnosis Procedure

  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.
      MONITOR ITEM CONDITION CHART

      Monitor item Condition Indication
      BRAKE SW1 Brake pedal Slightly depressed OFF
      Fully released ON

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals as per the following.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between ECM Harness Connector Terminals
      G06306755Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

      ECM Condition Voltage (V)
      Connector + -
      Terminal Terminal
      M9 126 (ASCD brake switch signal) 128 Brake pedal Slightly depressed Approx. 0
      Fully released Battery voltage

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-II

    With CONSULT-III 

    Select "BRAKE SW2" and check indication under the following conditions.

    MONITOR ITEM CONDITION CHART

    Monitor item Condition Indication
    BRAKE SW2 Brake pedal Slightly depressed ON
    Fully released OFF

    Without CONSULT-III 

    Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under the following conditions.

    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between ECM Harness Connector Terminals
    G06306756Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

    ECM Condition Voltage (V)
    Connector + -
    Terminal Terminal
    M9 122 (Stop lamp switch signal) 128 Brake pedal Slightly depressed Battery voltage
    Fully released Approx. 0

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  13.

    NO: GO TO  8.

  3. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ASCD brake switch harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between ASCD brake switch harness connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

      ASCD brake switch Ground Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      E109 1 Ground Battery voltage
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between ASCD Brake Switch Terminal 1 And Ground
      G04875403Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5.

      NO: GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E102
    • 10 A fuse (No. 12)
    • Harness for open or short between ASCD brake switch and fuse

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

  5. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between ASCD brake switch harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      ASCD brake switch ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E109 2 M9 126 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  7.

      NO: GO TO 6.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E108, M15
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and ASCD brake switch

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

  7. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION (ASCD BRAKE SWITCH) "

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  13.

    NO: Replace ASCD brake switch.

  8. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
    3. Check the voltage between stop lamp switch harness connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

      Stop lamp switch Ground Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      E124 1 Ground Battery voltage
      Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Terminal 1 And Ground
      G05210075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  10.

      NO: GO TO 9.

  9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E101
    • 10 A fuse (No. 20)
    • Harness for open or short between stop lamp switch and battery

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

  10. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Check the continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      Stop lamp switch ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E124 2 M9 122 Existed
    3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  12.

      NO: GO TO 11.

  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E108, M15
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and stop lamp switch

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

  12. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION (STOP LAMP SWITCH) ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 13.

    NO: Replace stop lamp switch.

  13. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".

    INSPECTION END

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