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  1. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-I

    With CONSULT 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "BRAKE SW1" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
    3. Check "BRAKE SW1" indication under the following conditions.
      CONDITION INDICATION
      Clutch pedal and/or brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
      Clutch pedal and brake pedal: Fully released ON

    Without CONSULT 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 108 and ground under the following conditions.
      CONDITION VOLTAGE
      Clutch pedal and/or brake pedal: Slightly depressed Approximately 0V
      Clutch pedal and brake pedal: Fully released Battery voltage
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage At ECM Terminal 108
      G08134261Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 2.

      NG: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-II

    With CONSULT 

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

    CONDITION INDICATION
    Brake pedal: Fully released OFF
    Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON

    Without CONSULT 

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

    CONDITION VOLTAGE
    Brake pedal: Fully released Approximately 0V
    Brake pedal: Slightly depressed Battery voltage
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage At ECM Terminal 101
    G08134262Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO  10.

  3. CHECK ASCD CLUTCH SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ASCD clutch switch harness connector.
      3. Fig 3: Identifying ASCD Clutch Switch & Clutch Pedal
      G08134263Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between ASCD clutch switch terminal 1 and ground under the following conditions with CONSULT or tester.
      CONDITION VOLTAGE
      Brake pedal: Slightly depressed Approximately 0V
      Brake pedal: Fully released Battery voltage
      Fig 4: Checking ASCD Clutch Switch Power Supply Circuit
      G08134264Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  8.

      NG: GO TO 4.

  4. 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: Identifying Stop Lamp Switch, Brake Pedal & ASCD Brake Switch
      G08134265Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. Check voltage between ASCD brake switch terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
      Fig 6: Checking ASCD Brake Switch Power Supply Circuit
      G08134266Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  6.

      NG: GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E160
    • 10 A fuse (No. 12)
    • Harness for open or short between ASCD brake switch and fuse

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

  6. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check harness continuity between ASCD brake switch terminal 2 and ASCD clutch switch terminal 1.

      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 7.

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

  7. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  14.

    NG: Replace ASCD brake switch. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  8. 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 clutch 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 9.

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

  9. CHECK ASCD CLUTCH SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  14.

    NG: Replace ASCD clutch switch. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  10. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
      Fig 7: Identifying Stop Lamp Switch, Brake Pedal & ASCD Brake Switch
      G08134267Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check voltage between stop lamp switch terminal 2 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
      Fig 8: Checking Stop Lamp Switch Power Supply Circuit
      G08134268Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  12.

      NG: GO TO 11.

  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E160
    • 10 A fuse (No. 20)
    • 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.

  12. 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 13.

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

  13. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 14.

    NG: Replace stop lamp switch. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  14. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END 

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