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Door Lock/Unlock Switch Check

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  1. CHECK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-III

    Check door lock/unlock switch ("CDL LOCK SW", "CDL UNLOCK SW") in DATA MONITOR mode in CONSULT-III. Refer to "DATA MONITOR "

    • When door lock/unlock switch is turned to LOCK:

      CDL LOCK SW: ON 

    • When door lock/unlock switch is turned to UNLOCK:

      CDL UNLOCK SW: ON 

    Without CONSULT-III

    1. Remove key from ignition key cylinder.
    2. Check the signal between BCM connector M18 terminal 22 and ground with oscilloscope when door lock/unlock switch is turned to LOCK or UNLOCK.
    3. Make sure the signals which are shown in Fig 1 can be detected during 10 seconds just after the door lock/unlock switch is turned to LOCK or UNLOCK.
    BCM CONNECTOR M18 TERMINAL 22 AND GROUND

    Connector Terminals Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+ ) (-)
    M18 22 Ground
    G04877061Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 1: Checking Signal Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 22 And Ground
    G04877062Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Door lock and unlock switch circuit is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH GROUND HARNESS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch or power window and door lock/unlock switch RH.
    3. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D8 terminal 17 and ground.

      17 - Ground: Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/ Unlock Switch Connector D8 Terminal 17 And Ground
      G04902738Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between power window and door lock/unlock switch RH connector D105 terminal 11 and ground

      11 - Ground: Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector Terminal 11 And Ground
      G04902742Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK POWER WINDOW SERIAL LINK CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM.
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 terminal 22 and main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 terminal 14.

      22 - 14: Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM And Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector Terminals
      G04902789Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 terminal 22 and power window and door lock/unlock switch RH connector D105 terminal 16.

      22 - 16: Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM And Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch RH Connector Terminals
      G04902790Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 terminal 22 and ground.

      22 - Ground: Continuity should not exist. 

      Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 22 And Ground
      G04916746Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch or power window and door lock/unlock switch RH.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.