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Key Warning Chime Does Not Operate

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  1. CHECK FUSE 

    Check if the key switch fuse [fuse 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)] is blown. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - CHIME - ".

    Is the fuse blown?

    • YES: Replace the fuse. Be sure to repair the cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
    • NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK WARNING CHIME OPERATION 

    With key removed from the ignition and the front door LH open, turn the lighting switch to 1st or 2nd position.

    Does warning chime sound?

  3. CHECK BCM INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    With "DATA MONITOR" of "BUZZER", confirm "KEY ON SW" changes when the key is inserted/removed from the ignition key cylinder.

    Fig 1: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display KEY ON SW
    G02477877Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    When key is inserted in ignition key cylinder: KEY ON SW ON 

    When key is removed from ignition key cylinder: KEY ON SW OFF 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Check voltage between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 (B/R) and ground.

    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Terminal 37 & Ground
    G02477879Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Terminal Voltage Chart
    G02477878Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

  4. CHECK KEY SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect key switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between key switch connector M27 terminals 1 and 2.
      Fig 4: Check Continuity Between Terminals 1 & 2
      G02477881Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Terminal Continuity Chart
      G02477880Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Replace the key switch.
  5. CHECK KEY SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector M18.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 (B/R) and key switch harness connector M27 terminal 2 (B/R).
      Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Terminal 37, 2 & Ground
      G02477882Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Continuity should exist. 

    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 (B/R) and ground.

      Continuity should not exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 6.
    • NG: Repair harness or connector.
  6. CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 

    Check voltage between key switch harness connector M27 terminal 1 (Y/R) and ground.

    Fig 7: Checking Voltage Between Terminal 1 & Ground
    G02477883Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Battery voltage should exist. 

    OK or NG