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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector and ground.
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Terminals Key position Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector Terminal
      D7 4 Ground Lock 0
      Neutral / Unlock 5
      6 Unlock 0
      Neutral / Lock 5
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector And Ground
      G04902477Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ". After that, refer to "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".

      NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SIGNAL CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector and front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) connector.
    3. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector and front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) connector.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector Terminal Front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) connector Terminal Continuity
      A: D7 4 B: D10 6 Yes
      6 5
    4. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector and ground.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Power window main switch connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      A: D7 4 No
      6
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/ Unlock Switch Connector And Ground
      G05046829Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT

    Check continuity between front door lock assembly LH connector and ground.

    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    Front door lock assembly LH connector Terminal Ground Continuity
    D10 4 Yes
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Front Door Lock Assembly LH Connector And Ground
    G05046830Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH

    Check door key cylinder switch.

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    NO: Replace front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch). Refer to "FRONT DOOR LOCK: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ". After that, refer to "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".