System Description: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the map lamp switch is in the DOOR position, map lamp ON/OFF is controlled by timer according to signals from switches including key switch, door switch driver side and assist side, unlock and lock signal from key fob, door lock and unlock switch, key cylinder lock and unlock switch, ignition switch.
When the map lamp turns ON, there is a gradual brightening over 1 second. When map lamp turns OFF, there is a gradual dimming over 1 second.
Map lamp timer is controlled by BCM (body control module).
Map lamp timer control settings can be changed with CONSULT-II.