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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS 

    Check the self-diagnostic results.

    SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS

    Self-diagnostic results
    STOP LAMP SW

    Is above displayed in the self-diagnosis item? 

    1. YES: GO TO 2.
    2. NO: INSPECTION END
  2. CHECK STOP LAMP 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect stop lamp switch connector and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector.
    2. Reconnect connectors securely.
    3. Start engine.
    4. Repeat pumping brake pedal carefully several times, then perform self-diagnosis.

    Do any self-diagnostic items appear? 

    1. YES: GO TO 3.
    2. NO: Poor connection. Repair or replace connector.
  3. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector.
    2. Check continuity between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector M93 terminal 48 and ground.
      Fig 1: Identifying Continuity Between VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Harness Connector M93 Terminal 48 And Ground
      G04122046Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CONTINUITY CONDITIONS

    VDC/TCS/ABS control unit Ground Measurement condition Voltage
    48 - Brake pedal depressed Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
    Brake pedal not depressed Approx. 0 V

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Perform VDC/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.
    2. NG: Open or short in harness between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit and stop lamp switch