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Diagnosis Procedure

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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 M70 terminal 27 and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Intelligent Key Unit Harness Connector M70 Terminal 27 And Ground
      G04916809Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V)
      (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      M70 27 Ground Ignition switch is pushed Battery voltage
      Ignition switch is released 0

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Ignition knob switch is OK.

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 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 M12 terminal 1 and ground.
      1 - Ground Battery voltage
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Harness Connector M12 Terminal 1 And Ground
      G04122412Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3 

    NO 

    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 1 and 2.

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Terminals 1 And 2
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    Component Terminals Condition Continuity
    Ignition knob switch 1 2 Ignition switch is pushed Yes
    Ignition switch is released No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 4 

    NO 

    Replace key switch and ignition knob switch.

  4. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH CIRCUIT

    1. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit harness connector M70 (A) terminal 27 and key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector M12 (B) terminal 2.
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Intelligent Key Unit Connector M70 Terminal 27 And Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Connector M12 Terminal 2
      G04916812Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      27 - 2 Continuity should exist.
    2. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit harness connector M70 (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.