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Room/Map Lamp 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.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.
    Fig 1: CONSULT-II Function Display Data Monitor
    G03500640Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP" active test.
    2. When lamps on demand switch is in "DOOR" position, use active test to make sure interior room lamp operates.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
    2. NG: GO TO 3.
    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Function Display Active Test
    G03500641Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP INPUT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between room/map lamp harness connector R9 terminal 1 (R/G) and ground.

    Battery voltage should exist. 

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: GO TO  6 .
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Room/Map Lamp Harness Connector R9 Terminal 1 (R/G) & Ground
    G03500642Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK LAMPS ON DEMAND SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect lamps on demand switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between lamps on demand switch terminals.
      TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      Terminal Condition Continuity
      Lamps on demand switch
      3 4 Lamps on demand switch position: DOOR Yes
      Lamps on demand switch position: OFF No

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Replace lamps on demand switch.
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Lamps On Demand Switch Terminals
    G03500643Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Connect lamps on demand switch connector.
    2. Turn lamps on demand switch to DOOR position.
    3. Disconnect BCM connector.
    4. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 48 (P) and lamps on demand harness connector M108 terminal 3(P).

    Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace BCM if interior lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
    2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M19 Terminal 48 (P)
    G03500644Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and interior room lamp connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 41 (R/G) and interior room lamp harness connector R9 terminal 1 (R/G).

    Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace BCM if interior lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
    2. NG: Repair harness or connector between BCM and room/map lamp or between room/map lamp and lamps on demand switch.
    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M19 Terminal 41 (R/G)
    G03500645Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.