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Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ".

  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

    With CONSULT

    Check key switch "KEY ON SW" in DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT. Refer to "DOOR LOCK: CONSULT FUNCTION (BCM - DOOR LOCK) ".

    • When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder:

      KEY ON SW: ON 

    • When key is removed from ignition key cylinder:

      KEY ON SW: OFF 

    Without CONSULT

    Check voltage between BCM connector M18 terminal 37 and ground.

    Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (V)
    (+) (-)
    M18 37 Ground Key is inserted. Battery voltage
    Key is removed. 0
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 37 And Ground
    G04902460Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Key switch (insert) circuit is OK.

    NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH (INSERT)
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key switch connector.
    3. Check continuity between key switch terminals.
      Terminals Condition Continuity
      1 - 2 Key is inserted. Yes
      Key is removed. No

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Repair or replace harness or fuse.

      NO: Replace key switch.

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch Terminals 1 And 2
      G04896577Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.