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Key Switch (Insert) Check

  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH AND KEY LOCK SOLENOID INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II

    Check key switch "KEY ON SW" in DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT-II. Refer to , "DATA MONITOR ".

    Fig 1: CONSULT II Display - Data Monitor
    G04134978Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder:

      KEY ON SW: ON 

    • When key is removed from ignition key cylinder:

      KEY ON SW: OFF 

    Without CONSULT-II

    Check voltage between BCM connector M18 terminal 37 and ground.

    BCM CONNECTOR M18 TERMINAL 37 AND GROUND

    Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx)
    ( + ) ( - )
    M18 37 Ground Key is inserted. Battery voltage
    Key is removed. 0
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between BCM Terminal 37 And Ground
    G04150906Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: System is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH (INSERT) 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key switch and key lock solenoid connector.
    3. Check continuity between key switch and key lock solenoid connector terminals 3 and 4.
      KEY SWITCH (INSERT)

      Terminals Condition Continuity
      3 - 4 Key is inserted. Yes
      Key is removed. No
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch And Key Lock Solenoid Connector Terminals 3 And 4
      G04170123Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Replace key switch and key lock solenoid.

  3. CHECK KEY SWITCH AND KEY LOCK SOLENOID CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between the BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 and key switch and key lock solenoid harness connector M26 terminal 4.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 and ground.

      37 - 4: Continuity should exist 

      37 - Ground: Continuity should not exist 

      Fig 4: Checking Key Switch And Key Lock Solenoid Circuit
      G04170124Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Check the following:

    • 10A fuse [No. 21, located in fuse block (J/B)]
    • Harness for open or short between key switch and key lock solenoid and fuse

    NG: Repair or replace harness.