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Diagnostic Procedure

  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.

      M/T models 

      INDICATION CONDITION CHART (M/T MODELS)

      CONDITION INDICATION
      Clutch pedal or brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
      Clutch pedal and brake pedal: Fully released ON
      Fig 1: Consult-II DATA MONITOR Display Screen
      G04075136Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      A/T models 

      INDICATION CONDITION CHART (A/T MODELS)

      CONDITION INDICATION
      Brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
      Brake pedal: Fully released ON

    Without CONSULT-II 

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

      M/T models 

      VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART (M/T MODELS)

      CONDITION VOLTAGE
      Clutch pedal or brake pedal: Slightly depressed Approximately 0V
      Clutch pedal and brake pedal: Fully released Battery voltage

      A/T models 

      VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART (A/T MODELS)

      CONDITION VOLTAGE
      Brake pedal: Slightly depressed Approximately 0V
      Brake pedal: Fully released Battery voltage
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Ground And ECM Terminal 108
      G04075137Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG (M/T models): GO TO  3.

    NG (A/T models): GO TO  8.

  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 DATA MONITOR Display Screen
    G04075138Courtesy 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
    G04074290Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO  13.

  3. CHECK ASCD CLUTCH SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ASCD brake switch harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 5: Locating ASCD Brake Switch
      G04160722Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between ASCD brake switch terminal 1 and ground under the following conditions with CONSULT-II or tester.
      VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART

      CONDITION VOLTAGE
      Clutch pedal: Fully released Battery voltage
      Clutch pedal: Slightly depressed Approx. 0V
      Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between Terminal 1 And Ground
      G04080985Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  10.

    NG: GO TO 4.

  4. 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 7: Identifying ASCD Clutch Switch Harness Connector
      G04166673Courtesy 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 

    Fig 8: Checking Voltage Between Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04080985Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E30
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between ASCD clutch switch and fuse

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK ASCD CLUTCH SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check harness continuity between ASCD clutch switch terminal 2 and ASCD brake switch terminal 1.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 7.

    NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  7. CHECK ASCD CLUTCH SWITCH 

    Refer to , "COMPONENT INSPECTION "

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  18.

    NG: Replace ASCD clutch switch.

  8. 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 9: Locating ASCD Brake Switch
      G04160722Courtesy 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 

    Fig 10: Checking Voltage Between Connector Terminal 1 and Ground
    G04075143Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  10.

    NG: GO TO 9.

  9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E30
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between ASCD brake switch and fuse

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  10. 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 101 and ASCD brake switch terminal 2.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  12.

    NG: GO TO 11.

  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E21, F34
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and ASCD brake switch

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  12. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH 

    Refer to , "COMPONENT INSPECTION "

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  18.

    NG: Replace ASCD brake switch.

  13. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
      Fig 11: Identifying Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
      G04166677Courtesy 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 

    Fig 12: Checking Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04102201Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  15.

    NG: GO TO 14.

  14. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E30
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between stop lamp switch and fuse

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  15. 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 .

      Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  17.

    NG: GO TO 16.

  16. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E28, M7
    • Harness connectors M71, F59
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and stop lamp switch

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  17. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH 

    Refer to , "COMPONENT INSPECTION "

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 18.

    NG: Replace stop lamp switch.

  18. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END 

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