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Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (One Side)

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  1. BULB INSPECTION 

    Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to "HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM  "
  2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP 
    1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp connector.
    2. Turn the HI beam headlamps ON.
    3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp terminal and ground.
    HEADLAMP TERMINAL 1 VOLTAGE CHART

    Terminals Voltage (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    Connector Terminal (Wire color) -
    RH E13 1 (L/W) Ground 12
    LH E45 1(G)

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: GO TO  4 .
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Inoperative Headlamp Terminal & Ground
      G03500481Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND 
    1. Turn the HI beam headlamps OFF.
    2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp connector and ground.
    HEADLAMP TERMINAL 2 VOLTAGE CHART

    Terminals Continuity
    (+) (-)
    Connector Terminal (Wire color) -
    RH E13 2(B) Ground Yes
    LH E45 2(B)

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Check headlamp connector for damage or poor connection. Repair as necessary.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Inoperative Headlamp Connector & Ground
      G03500482Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS 
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and headlamp connector.
    2. Check continuity between harness connector terminals of IPDM E/R and harness connector terminals of inoperative headlamp.
    IPDM E/R TO HEADLAMP TERMINALS CONTINUITY CHART

    Terminals Continuity
    IPDM E/R Headlamp
    Connector Terminal (wire color) Connector Terminal (wire color) -
    E122 27(L/W) Right E13 1 (L/W) Yes
    28 (G) Left E45 1(G)

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R .
    2. NG: Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair as necessary.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Harness Connector Terminals Of IPDM E/R & Harness Connector Terminals
      G03500483Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.