Personal Lamp Control Does Not Operate

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK EACH DOOR 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 "SWITCH OPERATION " for switches and their function.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Inspect malfunctioning door switch.
Fig 1: CONSULT-II BCM With INT LAMP Data Monitor Display
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK PERSONAL LAMP INPUT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect personal lamp connector.
3. Open the rear door.
4. Check voltage between personal lamp harness connector R13 terminal 2 (R/G) and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Personal Lamp Harness Connector Terminal & Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4 .
2. NG: GO TO 3.
CHECK PERSONAL LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 41 (R/G) and personal lamp harness connector R13 terminal 2 (R/G).
  
  Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Terminal & Personal Lamp
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM if personal lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK PERSONAL LAMP AND INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect interior room lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between personal lamp harness connector R13 terminals 4 (W/B) and 6 (Y/O) and interior room lamp harness connector R14 terminal 5 (Y/V).
  
  Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Personal Lamp Harness Connector Terminals And & Interior Room Lamp
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: Replace personal lamp.
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.