All Step Lamps Do Not Operate

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CHECK EACH DOOR SWITCH

Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make sure switches listed below turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation.

Fig 1: CONSULT-II BCM On With INT LAMP Data Monitor Display

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

CONSULT SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Switch name	CONSULT screen
Driver side door switch	DOOR SW - DR
Passenger side door switch	DOOR SW - AS
Rear RH side door switch	DOOR SW - RR
Rear LH side door switch	DOOR SW - RL

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.
NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.

CHECK STEP LAMP INPUT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between front step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal + (R/G) and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Front Step Lamp LH Harness Connector Terminal & Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: GO TO 4 .
CHECK STEP LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and front step lamp LH connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 47 (R/W) and front step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal - (R/W).
  1. Continuity should exist.
Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Terminal & Front Step Lamp LH
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM if step lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK STEP LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and step lamp LH connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 41 (R/G) and front step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal + (R/G).
  
  Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Terminal & Front Step Lamp LH
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM if step lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.