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Ignition Keyhole Illumination Control Does Not Operate

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  1. CHECK EACH SWITCH 

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make sure switches listed in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation. Refer to "DISPLAY ITEM LIST " for switches and their functions.

    Fig 1: CONSULT II Display - Data Monitor
    G04136301Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.

  2. ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP".
    2. Select "IGN ILLUM" active test to make sure lamp operates.
    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display - IGN ILLUM
    G04177023Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION POWER SUPPLY INPUT 
    1. Check voltage between ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M150 terminal 1 and ground.
    IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION POWER SUPPLY INPUT

    Terminals (-) Voltage (Approx.)
    (+)
    Ignition keyhole illumination connector Terminal
    M150 1 Ground Battery voltage
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Ignition Keyhole Illumination Harness Connector M150 Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04177024Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: GO TO  5.

  4. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION BULB 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ignition keyhole illumination connector.
    3. Check continuity between ignition keyhole illumination terminals 1 and 2.
    IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION BULB

    Terminals Continuity
    Ignition keyhole illumination terminal
    1 2 Yes
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Ignition Keyhole Illumination Terminals 1 And 2
    G04177025Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Replace ignition keyhole illumination bulb.

  5. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CONTROL CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) terminal 1 and ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M150 (B) terminal 2.
    IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CONTROL CIRCUIT

    A B Continuity
    BCM connector Terminal Ignition keyhole illumination connector Terminal
    M18 1 M150 2 Yes
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M18 Terminal 1 And Ignition Keyhole Illumination Harness Connector M150 Terminal 2
    G04177026Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

  6. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector and ignition keyhole illumination connector.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 (A) terminal 56 and ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M150 (B) terminal 1.
    IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    A B Continuity
    BCM connector Terminal Ignition keyhole illumination connector Terminal
    M20 56 M150 1 Yes
    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M20 Terminal 56 And Ignition Keyhole Illumnation Harness Connector M150 Terminal 1
    G04177027Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NG: Repair harness or connector.