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Room/Map Lamp Control Does Not Operate

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  1. CHECK EACH 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 "DISPLAY ITEM LIST " for switches and their functions.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.

  2. ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-III. Select "INT LAMP" active test.
    2. When lamps on demand switch is in DOOR position, use active test to make sure interior room lamp operates.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK ROOM/MAP LAMPS INPUT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between room/map lamps harness connector terminal and ground.
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Terminals (-) Voltage (approx.)
      (+)
      Room/map lamps connector Terminal
      R9 1 Ground Battery voltage

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: GO TO  6.

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Room/Map Lamps Connector Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04908654Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK LAMPS ON DEMAND SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect lamps on demand switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between lamps on demand switch terminals.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Lamps on demand switch Condition Continuity
      Terminal
      3 4 Lamps on demand switch position: DOOR Yes
      Lamps on demand switch position: OFF No
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Lamps On Demand Switch Terminals 3 & 4
      G04908655Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Replace lamps on demand switch.

  5. CHECK LAMPS ON DEMAND CIRCUIT 
    1. Connect lamps on demand switch connector.
    2. Turn lamps on demand switch to DOOR position.
    3. Disconnect BCM connector.
    4. Check continuity between BCM harness connector terminal and lamps on demand switch harness connector terminal.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      A B Continuity
      BCM connector Terminal Lamps on demand switch connector Terminal
      M20 63 M108 3 Yes
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Terminal 63 And Lamps On Demand Switch Harness Connector Terminal 3
      G04908656Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM if room/map lamps do not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

  6. CHECK ROOM/MAP LAMPS CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and room/map lamps connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector terminal and room/map lamps harness connector terminal.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      A B Continuity
      BCM connector Terminal Room/map lamps connector Terminal
      M20 56 R9 1 Yes
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Terminal 56 And Room/Map Lamps Harness Connector Terminal 1
      G04908657Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM if room/map lamps do not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG: Repair harness or connector between BCM and room/map lamps or between room/map lamps and lamps on demand switch.