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Parking, License Plate and Tail Lamps Do Not Illuminate

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  1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor, make sure "LIGHT SW 1ST" turns ON-OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.

    When lighting switch is 1ST position: LIGHT SW 1ST ON 

    With out CONSULT-II

    Refer to COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION .

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Check lighting switch. Refer to Refer to COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION .
      Fig 1: Identifying "LIGHT SW 1ST" Turns On-Off Linked With Operation Of Lighting Switch
      G03328066Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. ACTIVE TEST 

    With CONSULT-II

    1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
    2. Select "TAIL LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
    3. Touch "ON" screen.
    4. Make sure parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamp operates.

      Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamp should operate 

    With out CONSULT-II

    1. Start auto active test. Refer to AUTO ACTIVE TEST .
    2. Make sure parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamp operates.

      Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamp should operate 

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: GO TO  4 .
      Fig 2: Identifying Parking, License Plate, Side Marker And Tail Lamp Operates
      G03328067Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK IPDM E/R 
    1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II and select "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
    2. Make sure "TAIL & CLR REQ" turns ON when lighting switch is in 1ST position.

      When lighting switch is 1ST position: TAIL & CLR REQ ON 

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace IPDM E/R.
    2. NG: Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
      Fig 3: Identifying "TAIL & CLR REQ" Turns On When Lighting Switch Is In 1St Position
      G03328068Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front side marker, clearance lamp, license plate lamp and rear combination lamp connectors.
    3. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
    4. Select "TAIL LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
    5. Touch "ON" screen.
    6. When tail lamp relay is operating, check voltage between front side marker lamp, clearance lamp, license plate lamp, rear combination lamp harness connector and ground.

    With out CONSULT-II

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front side marker, clearance lamp, license plate lamp and rear combination lamp connectors.
    3. Start auto active test. Refer to AUTO ACTIVE TEST .
    4. When tail lamp relay is operating, check voltage between front side marker lamp, clearance lamp, license plate lamp, rear combination lamp harness connector and ground.
      TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Voltage
      Front side marker lamp (+) (-)
      Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      RH E28 1 (R/L) Ground Battery voltage
      LH E40
      Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Front Side Marker Lamp And Ground
      G03328069Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Voltage
      Front combination lamp (+) (Parking) (-)
      Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      RH E24 7 (R/L) Ground Battery voltage
      LH E41
      Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between Front Combination Lamp And Ground
      G03328070Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Voltage
      License plate lamp (+) (-)
      Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      B104 1 (R/L) Ground Battery voltage
      Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between License Plate Lamp And Ground
      G03328071Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

    Terminals Voltage
    Rear combination lamp (Tail and side marker) Ground
    Connector Terminal (Wire color)
    RH B111 1 (R/L) Battery voltage
    LH B101

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO  6 .
    2. NG: GO TO 5.
      Fig 7: Checking Voltage Between Rear Combination Lamp And Ground
      G03328072Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and front side marker lamp harness connector.
      TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Continuity
      IPDM E/R Front side marker lamp
      Connector Terminal (Wire color) Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      E7 22 (R/L) RH E28 1 (R/L) Yes
      LH E40
      Fig 8: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Front Side Marker Lamp Harness Connector
      G03328073Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and front combination lamp harness connector.
      TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Continuity
      IPDM E/R Front combination lamp (Parking)
      Connector Terminal (Wire color) Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      E7 22 (R/L) RH E24 7 (R/L) Yes
      LH E41
      Fig 9: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Front Combination Lamp Harness Connector
      G03328074Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and license plate lamp harness connector.
      TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Continuity
      IPDM E/R License plate lamp
      Connector Terminal (Wire color) Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      E7 22 (R/L) B104 1 (R/L) Yes
      Fig 10: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And License Plate Lamp Harness Connector
      G03328075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and rear combination lamp harness connector.
      TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Continuity
      IPDM E/R Rear combination lamp (Tail and side marker)
      Connector Terminal (Wire color) Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      E7 22 (R/L) RH B111 1 (R/L) Yes
      LH B101

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace IPDM E/R.
    2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
      Fig 11: Check Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Rear Combination Lamp Harness Connector
      G03328076Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK GROUND 
    1. Check continuity between front side maker lamp harness connector and ground.
      TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Continuity
      Front side marker lamp Ground
      Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      RH E28 2 (B) Yes
      LH E40
      Fig 12: Checking Continuity Between Front Side Maker Lamp Harness Connector And Ground
      G03328077Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Check continuity between front combination lamp harness connector and ground.
      TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Continuity
      Front combination lamp (Parking) Ground
      Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      RH E24 4 (B/W) Yes
      LH E41
      Fig 13: Checking Continuity Between Front Combination Lamp Harness Connector And Ground
      G03328078Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check continuity between license plate lamp harness connector and ground.
      TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Continuity
      License plate lamp Ground
      Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      B104 2 (B) Yes
      Fig 14: Checking Continuity Between License Plate Lamp Harness Connector And Ground
      G03328079Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between rear combination lamp harness connector and ground.
      TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Continuity
      Rear combination lamp (Tail and side marker) Ground
      Connector Terminal (Wire color)
      RH B111 4 (B) Yes
      LH B101
      Fig 15: Checking Continuity Between Rear Combination Lamp Harness Connector And Ground
      G03328080Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Check bulb or replace rear combination lamp.
    2. NG: Repair harness or connector.