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Diagnosis Procedure

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

  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH

    With CONSULT 

    Check key switch ("KEY SW") in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.

    Monitor Item Condition
    KEY SW Insert mechanical key into ignition switch: ON
    Remove mechanical key from ignition switch: OFF

    Without CONSULT 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect Intelligent Key unit harness connector.
    3. Check voltage between Intelligent Key unit harness connector M164 terminal 7 and ground.
    Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    M164 7 Ground Insert mechanical key into ignition switch Battery voltage
    Remove mechanical key from ignition switch 0
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Intelligent Key Unit Harness Connector M164 Terminal 7 And Ground
    G04916801Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Key switch is OK.

    NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Remove mechanical key from ignition switch.
    2. Disconnect key switch and ignition knob switch connector.
    3. Check voltage between key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector M66 terminal 3 and ground.

      3 - 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 3 And Ground
    G05713172Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. CHECK KEY SWITCH OPERATION

    Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch terminals 3 and 4.

    Component Terminals Condition Continuity
    Key switch 3 4 Insert mechanical key into ignition switch. Yes
    Remove mechanical key from ignition switch. No
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Terminals 3 And 4
    G05713173Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Replace key cylinder assembly (built-in key switch).

  4. CHECK KEY SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit harness connector (A) M164 terminal 7 and key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector (B) M66 terminal 4.

      7 - 4: Continuity should exist  .

    2. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit harness connector (A) M164 terminal 7 and ground.

      7 - 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 7 And Ground
    G05713174Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.