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All Step/Foot/Puddle Lamps Do Not Operate

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  1. CHECK EACH DOOR 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

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.
      Fig 1: Displaying DATA MONITOR Mode Screen
      G02477803Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK STEP LAMP POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between front step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal + (R/G) and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Front Step Lamp LH Harness Connector D11 Terminal + & Ground
      G02477804Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      + (R/G) - Ground: Battery voltage should exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: GO TO  4.
  3. CHECK STEP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and front step lamp LH connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 47 (R/W) and front step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal - (R/W).
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M19 Terminal 47 & Front Step Lamp LH Harness Connector D11 Terminal -
      G02477805Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      - (R/W) - 47 (R/W): Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: Replace BCM if step lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
    • NG: Repair harness or connector.
  4. CHECK STEP LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and step lamp LH connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 41 (R/G) and front step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal + (R/G).
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M19 Terminal 41 & Front Step Lamp LH Harness Connector D11 Terminal +
      G02477806Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      + (R/G) - 41 (R/G): Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: Replace BCM if step lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
    • NG: Repair harness or connector.