Pinch Strip System Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PINCH STRIP SIGNAL INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. While operating the pinch strip, check voltage between back door control unit connector B55 terminals 19 (RH), 20 (LH) and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Back Door Control Unit Connector B55 Terminals 19 (RH), 20 (LH) & Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 2: Voltage Specifications Chart
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OK or NG
- OK: Switch is OK.
- NG: GO TO 2.
PINCH STRIP CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Disconnect pinch strip and back door control unit.
2. Check continuity between pinch strip connector D505 (RH), D517 (LH) terminals 1, 2 and back door control unit connector B55 terminals 5, 19 (RH), 20 (LH).
  
  Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Pinch Strip Connector D505 (RH), D517 (LH) Terminals 1, 2 & Back Door Control Unit Connector B55 Terminals 5, 19 (RH), 20 (LH)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  - 1 (BR/W) -19 (BR/W): Continuity should exist.
  - 1 (L/Y) - 20 (L/Y): Continuity should exist.
  - 2 (LG/W) - 5 (LG/W): Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.
PINCH STRIP GROUND INSPECTION
Check continuity between pinch strip connector terminal 2 and ground.

Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Pinch Strip Connector Terminal 2 & Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- 2 (LG/W) - Ground: Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
- OK: Replace the pinch strip.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.