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Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side)

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  1. BULB INSPECTION 

    Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.

    OK or NG

  2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP 
    1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp connector.
    2. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
    3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp connector terminal and ground.
      Fig 1: Terminals Voltage Reference Chart
      G02477577Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Inoperative Headlamp Connector Terminal & 1 Ground
      G02477578Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: GO TO  4.
  3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND 
    1. Turn the low beam headlamps OFF.
    2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp connector terminal and ground.
      Fig 3: Terminals Continuity Chart
      G02477579Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Inoperative Headlamp Connector Terminal 2 & Ground
      G02477580Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: Check headlamp and IPDM E/R connector. Repair as necessary.
    • NG: Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.
  4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS 
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
    2. Check continuity between harness connector terminals of IPDM E/R harness connector terminals of inoperative headlamp.
      Fig 5: Terminals Continuity Chart
      G02477581Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Harness Connector Terminals Of IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals Of Inoperative Headlamp
      G02477582Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".
    • NG: Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair as necessary.