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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK INPUT 1 - 5 SYSTEM CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM and combination switch.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and combination switch harness connector.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      System BCM Combination switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      INPUT 1 M18 (A) 6 M28 (B) 6 Yes
      INPUT 2 5 7
      INPUT 3 4 10
      INPUT 4 3 9
      INPUT 5 2 8

      Does continuity exist? 

      YES: GO TO 2

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Bcm Harness Connector And Combination Switch Harness Connector
      G05382837Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK INPUT 1 - 5 SYSTEM CIRCUIT FOR SHORT

    Check for continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    System BCM Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    INPUT 1 M18 6 No
    INPUT 2 5
    INPUT 3 4
    INPUT 4 3
    INPUT 5 2

    Does continuity exist? 

    YES: Repair or replace harness.

    NO: GO TO 3

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
    G05382838Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK BCM OUTPUT VOLTAGE
    1. Connect BCM.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
      G05382839Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      System Terminals Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      BCM Ground
      Connector Terminal
      INPUT 1 M18 6 Refer to "REFERENCE VALUE ".
      INPUT 2 5
      INPUT 3 4
      INPUT 4 3
      INPUT 5 2

      Is the measurement value normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4

      NO: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  4. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH

    Check combination switch. Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".

    Is the check result normal? 

    YES: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: Replace the combination switch (applicable parts). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".