Rear Turn Signal Lamp Does Not Operate

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CHECK TAIL LAMPS AND STOP LAMPS
Check bulb standard of each turn signal lamp is correct.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Replace turn signal lamp bulb.
CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMPS CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and rear combination lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 46 (G/Y) and rear combination lamp RH harness connector B36 terminal 3 (G/Y).
  1. 46 (G/Y) - 3 (G/Y): Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 45 (G/B) and rear combination lamp LH harness connector B35 terminal 3 (G/B).
  1. 45 (G/B) - 3 (G/B): Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Turn Signal Lamps Circuit
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between rear combination lamp harness connector B35 LH and B36 RH terminal 5 (B) and ground.
1. 5 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: Check rear combination lamp connector for proper connection. Repair as necessary.
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.

Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.