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Ignition Knob Switch Check

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

  1. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH

    With CONSULT 

    Display "PUSH SW" on DATA MONITOR screen, and check if ON/OFF display is linked to ignition switch operation.

    Monitor item Condition
    PUSH SW Ignition switch is pushed: ON
    Ignition switch is released: OFF

    Without CONSULT 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect Intelligent Key unit connector.
    3. Check voltage between Intelligent Key unit harness connector M164 terminal 27 and ground.
    Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    M164 27 Ground Ignition switch is pushed Battery voltage
    Ignition switch is released 0
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Intelligent Key Unit Harness Connector M164 Terminal 27 And Ground
    G04916809Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Ignition knob switch is OK.

    NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key switch and ignition knob switch connector.
    3. Check voltage between key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector M66 terminal 1 and ground.

      1 - Ground: Battery voltage 

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Repair or replace key switch and ignition knob switch power supply circuit.

    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Harness Connector M66 Terminal 1 And Ground
    G05713179Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH OPERATION

    Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch terminals 1 and 2.

    Component Terminals Condition Continuity
    Ignition knob switch 1 2 Ignition switch is pushed Yes
    Ignition switch is released No
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Terminals 1 And 2
    G05713180Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Replace key switch and ignition knob switch.

  4. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit harness connector M164 (A) terminal 27 and key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector M66 (B) terminal 2.

      27 - 2: Continuity should exist  .

    2. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit harness connector M164 (A) terminal 27 and ground.

      27 - Ground: Continuity should not exist  .

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check the condition of harness and harness connector.

    NO: Repair or replace harness between Intelligent Key unit and key switch and ignition knob switch.

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Intelligent Key Unit Harness Connector M164 Terminal 27 And Ground
    G05713181Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.