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Key Warning Chime Does Not Operate

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  1. CHECK FUSE 

    Check if the key switch fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)] is blown. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM - CHIME - .

    Is the fuse blown? 

    • YES: Replace the fuse. Be sure to repair the cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
    • NO: GO TO  2.
  2. CHECK WARNING CHIME OPERATION 

    With key removed from the ignition and the front door LH open, turn the lighting switch to 1st or 2nd position. Does warning chime sound? 

  3. CHECK BCM INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    With "DATA MONITOR" of "BUZZER", confirm "KEY ON SW" changes when the key is inserted/removed from the ignition key cylinder.

    • When key is inserted in ignition key cylinder: KEY ON SW ON 
    • When key is removed from ignition key cylinder: KEY ON SW OFF 
    Fig 1: With CONSULT-II - Data Monitor Display
    G02441530Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Check voltage between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 (B/R) and ground.

    Fig 2: Connector Terminal Wire Color Specification Table
    G02441531Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between BCM Harness Connector M18 Terminal 37 (B/R) & Ground
    G02441532Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

  4. CHECK KEY SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key switch and key lock solenoid connector.
    3. Check continuity between key switch and key lock solenoid connector M27 terminals 3 and 4.
      Fig 4: Connector Terminal Continuity Chart
      G02441533Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO  5.
    • NG: Replace the key switch and key lock solenoid.
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch & Key Lock Solenoid Connector M27 Terminals 3 & 4
    G02441534Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK KEY SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 (B/R) and key switch and key lock solenoid harness connector M27 terminal 4 (B/R).
      • Continuity should exist. 
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 (B/R) and ground.
      • Continuity should not exist. 
      Fig 6: Checking Key Switch Circuit
      G02441535Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO  6.
    • NG: Repair harness or connector.
  6. CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 

    Check voltage between key switch and key lock solenoid harness connector M27 terminal 3 (Y/R) and ground.

    • Battery voltage should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    Fig 7: Checking Voltage Between Key Switch & Key Lock Solenoid Harness Connector M27 Terminal 3 (Y/R) & Ground
    G02441536Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.