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  1. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-I 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "BRAKE SW1" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Check "BRAKE SW1" indication under the following conditions.
      INDICATION CONDITION CHART

      CONDITION INDICATION
      Clutch pedal and/or brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
      Clutch pedal and brake pedal: Fully released ON
      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display
      G03594396Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 108 and ground under the following conditions.
      VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART

      CONDITION VOLTAGE
      Clutch pedal and/or brake pedal: Slightly depressed Approximately 0V
      Clutch pedal and brake pedal: Fully released Battery voltage
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 108 And Ground
      G03594397Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  2.
    2. NG: GO TO  3.
  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-II 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Check "BRAKE SW2" indication in "DATA MONITOR" mode.

    INDICATION CONDITION CHART

    CONDITION INDICATION
    Brake pedal: Fully released OFF
    Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON
    Fig 3: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display
    G03594398Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Check voltage between ECM terminal 101 and ground under the following conditions.

    VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART

    CONDITION VOLTAGE
    Brake pedal: Fully released Approximately 0V
    Brake pedal: Slightly depressed Battery voltage
    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 101 And Ground
    G03594399Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO  10.
  3. CHECK ASCD CLUTCH SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ASCD clutch switch harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting ASCD Clutch Switch Harness Connector
      G03594400Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between ASCD clutch switch terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  8.
    2. NG: GO TO  4.
      Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between ASCD Clutch Switch Terminal 1 And Ground
      G03594401Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ASCD brake switch harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting ASCD Brake Switch Harness Connector
      G03594402Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between ASCD brake switch terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  6.
    2. NG: GO TO  5.
      Fig 8: Checking Voltage Between ASCD Brake Switch Terminal 1 And Ground
      G03594403Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E160
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between ASCD brake switch and fuse
      1. : Repair open circuit or short to ground in harness or connectors.
  6. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check harness continuity between ASCD brake switch terminal 2 and ASCD clutch switch terminal 1.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM - ASCBOF .

      Continuity should exist  .

    3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  7.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  7. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  14.
    2. NG: Replace ASCD brake switch.
  8. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 108 and ASCD clutch switch terminal 2.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM - ASCBOF .

      Continuity should exist  .

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  9.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  9. CHECK ASCD CLUTCH SWITCH 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  14.
    2. NG: Replace ASCD clutch switch.
  10. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
      G03594404Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check voltage between stop lamp switch terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT -II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  12.
    2. NG: GO TO  11.
      Fig 10: Checking Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Terminal 1 And Ground
      G03594405Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E160
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between stop lamp switch and battery
      1. : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  12. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 101 and stop lamp switch terminal 2.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM - ASCBOF .

      Continuity should exist  .

    3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  13.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  13. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  14.
    2. NG: Replace stop lamp switch.
  14. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    1. INSPECTION END