Personal Lamp Control Does Not Operate

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CHECK EACH DOOR SWITCH
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-III. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make sure switches listed in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation. Refer to "SWITCH OPERATION " for switches and their functions.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Inspect malfunctioning door switch.
CHECK PERSONAL LAMP INPUT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect personal lamp connector.
3. Open the rear door.
4. Check voltage between personal lamp harness connector R13 terminal 2 and ground.
  2 - Ground: Battery voltage should exist.
Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Personal Lamp Connector R13 Terminal 2 And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: GO TO 3.
CHECK PERSONAL LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM connector M20 (A) terminal 56 and personal lamp connector R13 (B) terminal 2.
  56 - 2: Continuity should exist.
Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M20 Terminal 56 And Personal Lamp Connector R13 Terminal 2
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK: Replace BCM if personal lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "BCM ".

NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK PERSONAL LAMP AND INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect interior room lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between personal lamp harness connector R13 terminals 4 and 6 and interior room lamp harness connector R14 terminal 5.
  4, 6 - 5: Continuity should exist.
Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Personal Lamp And Interior Room Lamp Connector Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK: Replace personal lamp.

NG: Repair harness or connector.