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Key Switch (insert) Check

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  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II

    Check key switch "KEY ON SW" in DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT-II. Refer to "DATA MONITOR ".

    • When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder:

      KEY ON SW : ON 

    • When key is removed from ignition key cylinder:

      KEY ON SW : OFF 

      Fig 1: CONSULT II Display - DATA MONITOR
      G04907059Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II

    Check voltage between BCM connector M18 terminal 37 and ground.

    TERMINALS VOLTAGE CHART

    Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    ( + ) ( - )
    M18 37 Ground Key is inserted. Battery voltage
    Key is removed. 0

    OK or NG 

    OK: Key switch (insert) circuit is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 37 And Ground
    G04902460Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH (INSERT) 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key switch.
    3. Check continuity between key switch terminals 1, 2.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY CHART

      Terminals Condition Continuity
      1 - 2 Key is inserted. Yes
      Key is removed. No

    OK or NG 

    OK: Repair or replace harness.

    NG: Replace key switch.

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch Terminals 1, 2
    G04907028Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.