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Ignition Knob Switch Check

  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 M42 terminal 27 and ground.
      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      M42 27 Ground Ignition switch is pushed Battery voltage
      Ignition switch is released 0
      Fig 1: Checking Ignition Knob Switch
      G04916809Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: Ignition knob switch is OK.

      NG: 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 M49 terminal 4 and ground.

      4 - Ground: Battery voltage 

      Fig 2: Checking Ignition Knob Switch Power Supply Circuit
      G04927655Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 3.

      NG: Repair or replace key switch and ignition knob switch power supply circuit.

  3. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH OPERATION

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

    Component Terminals Condition Continuity
    Ignition knob switch 3 4 Ignition switch is pushed Yes
    Ignition switch is released No
    Fig 3: Checking Ignition Knob Switch Operation
    G04927656Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Replace key switch and ignition knob switch.

  4. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit harness connector M42 (A) terminal 27 and key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector M49 (B) terminal 3.

      27 - 3: Continuity should exist  .

    2. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit harness connector M42 terminal 27 and ground.

      27 - Ground: Continuity should not exist  .

      Fig 4: Checking Ignition Knob Switch Circuit
      G04927657Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: Check the condition of harness and harness connector.

      NG: Repair or replace harness between Intelligent Key unit and key switch and ignition knob switch.