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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.
      CONSULT-II FUNCTIONS REFERENCE

      CONDITION INDICATION
      Brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
      Brake pedal: Fully released ON
      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
      G04900669Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Without CONSULT-II 

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

      CONDITION VOLTAGE
      Brake pedal: Slightly depressed Approximately 0V
      Brake pedal: Fully released Battery voltage
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 108 (ASCD Brake Switch Signal) And Ground
      G04900670Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-II 

    With CONSULT-II 

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

    CONSULT-II FUNCTIONS REFERENCE

    CONDITION INDICATION
    Brake pedal: Fully released OFF
    Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON
    Fig 3: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
    G04900671Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Without CONSULT-II 

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

    CONSULT-II FUNCTIONS REFERENCE

    CONDITION VOLTAGE
    Brake pedal: Fully released Approximately 0V
    Brake pedal: Slightly depressed Battery voltage
    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between ECM Connector 101
    G04895057Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO  7.

  3. 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 5: Checking Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal 101 And Stop Lamp Switch Terminal 2
      G04895051Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. Check voltage between ASCD brake switch terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO 4.

    Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between ASCD Brake Switch Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04875403Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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

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

  5. 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 brake switch terminal 2.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

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

  6. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  11.

    NG: Replace ASCD brake switch.

  7. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
      Fig 7: Checking Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal 101 And Stop Lamp Switch Terminal 2
      G04895051Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check voltage between stop lamp switch terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  9.

    NG: GO TO 8.

    Fig 8: Checking Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04895061Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. 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

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

  9. 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 10.

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

  10. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 11.

    NG: Replace stop lamp switch.

  11. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END 

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