Ignition Keyhole Illumination Control Does Not Operate

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CHECK EACH SWITCH
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make sure switches listed in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation. Refer to "DISPLAY ITEM LIST " for switches and their functions.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.
Fig 1: CONSULT-II BCM With INT LAMP Data Monitor Display
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ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP".
2. Select "IGN ILLUM" active test to make sure lamp operates.
OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM.
2. NG: GO TO 3.
Fig 2: CONSULT-II IGN ILLUM Display
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION INPUT
1. Check voltage between ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal + (R/G) and ground.
  1. Battery voltage should exist.
  Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Ignition Keyhole Illumination Harness Connector Terminal & Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: GO TO 6 .
CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION BULB
1. Disconnect ignition keyhole illumination connector.
2. Check continuity between ignition keyhole illumination terminals + and -.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Ignition Keyhole Illumination Terminals + And -
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Replace ignition keyhole illumination.
CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 1 (Y/G) and keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal - (Y/G).
  
  Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Terminal & Keyhole Illumination
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and keyhole illumination connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 41 (R/G) and keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal + (R/G).
  
  Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Terminal & Keyhole Illumination
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.