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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH LH

    With CONSULT

    Check front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) ("KEY CYL LK-SW") and ("KEY CYL UN-SW) in DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT.

    • When key inserted in left front key cylinder is turned to LOCK:

      KEY CYL LK-SW: ON 

    • When key inserted in left front key cylinder is turned to UNLOCK:

    KEY CYL UN-SW: ON 

    Without CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 terminals 4, 6 and ground.
      Connector Terminals Condition of left front key cylinder Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      D7 4 Ground Neutral/Unlock 5
      Lock 0
      6 Neutral/Lock 5
      Unlock 0
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector D7 Terminals 4, 6 And Ground
      G04902477Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Key cylinder switch signal is OK.

      NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH LH GROUND HARNESS
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch).
    3. Check continuity between front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) connector D14 terminal 4 and body ground.
      Connector Terminals Continuity
      D14 4 - Ground Yes
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Front Door Lock Assembly LH Connector D14 Terminal 4 And Body Ground
      G05713099Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH LH

    Check continuity between front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) terminals.

    Terminals Condition Continuity
    3 - 4 Key is turned to LOCK or neutral. No
    Key is turned to UNLOCK. Yes
    4 - 5 Key is turned to UNLOCK or neutral. No
    Key is turned to LOCK. Yes
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Front Door Lock Assembly LH Terminals
    G05713100Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Replace front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  4. CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER HARNESS

    Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 (A) terminals 4, 6 and front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) connector D14 (B) terminals 3, 5 and body ground.

    Connector Terminals Connector Terminals Continuity
    A: Main power window and door lock/unlock switch 4 B: Front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) 5 Yes
    6 3 Yes
    4, 6 Ground No
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector (A) Terminals And Front Door Lock Assembly LH Connector (B) Terminals And Body Ground
    G05713101Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch.

    NO: Repair or replace harness.