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Key Switch Signal Inspection (Without Intelligent Key)

  1. CHECK FUSE 

    Check if the key switch 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)] is blown.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Be sure to repair the cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ".

  2. CHECK BCM INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Select "BCM".
    2. With "DATA MONITOR" of "BUZZER", confirm "KEY ON SW" when the key is operated.

      "KEY ON SW" 

      When key is inserted into ignition key cylinder : ON 

      When key is removed from ignition key cylinder : OFF 

      Without CONSULT-III 

      Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.

      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      BCM connector Terminal
      M18 37 Ground Key is inserted Battery voltage
      Key is removed 0 V

      OK or NG 

      OK: Key switch signal is OK. Return to "SYMPTOM CHART ".

      NG: GO TO 3.

      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
      G04928459Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. CHECK KEY SWITCH 
      1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
      2. Disconnect key switch connector.
      3. Check continuity between key switch terminals 1 and 2.
        CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

        Terminals Condition Continuity
        1 2 When key is inserted into ignition key cylinder Yes
        When key is removed from ignition key cylinder No

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 4.

      NG: Replace key switch.

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch Terminals 1 And 2
      G04928460Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. CHECK KEY SWITCH CIRCUIT 
      1. Disconnect BCM connector.
      2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector (A) and key switch harness connector (B).
        CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

        A B Continuity
        Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
        M18 37 M50 1 Yes
      3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector (A) and ground.
        CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

        A Ground Continuity
        Connector Terminal
        M18 37 No

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 5.

      NG: Repair harness or connector.

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
      G04928461Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 

      Check voltage between key switch harness connector and ground.

      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Key switch connector Terminal
      M50 2 Ground Battery voltage

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Key Switch Harness Connector And Ground
    G04928462Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.