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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK OUTPUT 1 - 5 SYSTEM CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM and combination switch.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and combination switch harness connector.
      System BCM Combination switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      OUTPUT 1 M18 (A) 6 M28 (B) 6 Yes
      OUTPUT 2 5 7
      OUTPUT 3 4 10
      OUTPUT 4 3 9
      OUTPUT 5 2 8
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Combination Switch Harness Connector
      G08169037Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Does continuity exist? 

      YES: GO TO 2

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  2. CHECK OUTPUT 1 - 5 SYSTEM CIRCUIT FOR SHORT

    Check for continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

    System BCM Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    OUTPUT 1 M18 6 No
    OUTPUT 2 5
    OUTPUT 3 4
    OUTPUT 4 3
    OUTPUT 5 2
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
    G08169038Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Does continuity exist? 

    YES: Repair or replace harness.

    NO: GO TO 3

  3. CHECK BCM INPUT VOLTAGE
    1. Connect BCM.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
      G08169039Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      System Terminals Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      BCM Ground
      Connector Terminal
      INPUT 1 M18 6 Refer to "REFERENCE VALUE ".
      INPUT 2 5
      INPUT 3 4
      INPUT 4 3
      INPUT 5 2

      Is the measurement value normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4

      NO: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  4. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH

    Check combination switch. Refer to "SYMPTOM TABLE ".

    Is the check result normal? 

    YES: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: Replace the combination switch (applicable parts). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".