Ignition Key Hole Illumination Control Does Not Operate

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CHECK EACH SWITCH
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make sure switches listed in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation. Refer to "DISPLAY ITEM LIST " for switches and their functions.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.

Fig 1: CONSULT-II Screen Display - DATA MONITOR
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ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP".
2. Select "IGN ILLUM" active test to make sure lamp operates.
  Ignition key hole illumination should operate .
  
  Fig 2: CONSULT-II Screen Display - INT LAMP
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "Removal and Installation of BCM ".

NG: GO TO 3.
CHECK IGNITION KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION INPUT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Open the driver side door.
3. Check voltage between ignition key hole illumination harness connector M309 terminal 1 and ground.
  1 - Ground: Battery voltage
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Between Ignition Key Hole Illumination Harness Connector M309 Terminal 1 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: GO TO 6.
CHECK IGNITION KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION BULB
1. Disconnect ignition key hole illumination connector.
2. Check continuity between ignition key hole illumination terminals 1 and 2.
  1 - 2: Continuity should exist .
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Continuity Between Ignition Key Hole Illumination Terminals 1 And 2
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Replace ignition key hole illumination. Refer to "IGNITION KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION ".
CHECK IGNITION KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and key hole illumination connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M1 terminal 1 and key hole illumination harness connector M309 terminal 2.
  1 - 2: Continuity should exist .
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Continuity Between BCM M1 Terminal 1 And Key Hole Illumination M309 Terminal 2
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK: Replace BCM if ignition key hole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "Removal and Installation of BCM ".

NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK IGNITION KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and key hole illumination connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M2 terminal 41 and key hole illumination harness connector M309 terminal 1.
  41 - 1: Continuity should exist .
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Continuity Between BCM M2 Terminal 41 And Key Hole Illumination M309 Terminal 1
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK: Replace BCM if ignition key hole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "Removal and Installation of BCM ".

NG: Repair harness or connector.