Check Stop Lamp Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
2. Check voltage between stop lamp switch connector E210 terminal 1 (GY) and ground.
  1. 1 (GY) - Ground : Battery voltage
Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Connector E210 Terminal 1 (GY) And Ground
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OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 2.
2. NG : Repair or replace harness between stop lamp switch and fuse.
CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH OPERATION
Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector E210 terminal 1 and 2.
1. 1 - 2 Brake pedal depressed : Continuity should exist.
2. Brake pedal not depressed : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 3.
2. NG : Replace stop lamp switch.
Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Connector E210 Terminal 1 And 2
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CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector E210 terminal 2 (P) and Intelligent Key unit connector M34 terminal 26 (P/L).
  1. 2 (P) - 26 (P/L) : Continuity should exist.
2. Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector E210 terminal 2 (P) and ground.
  1. 2 (P) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Connector E210 Terminal 2 (P) And Intelligent Key Unit Connector M34 Terminal 26 (P/L)
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OK or NG
1. OK : Stop lamp switch is OK.
2. NG : Repair or replace harness.