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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK FUSE

    Check if the key switch 10A fuse (No. 25, located in the fuse and fusible link box) is blown.

    Is the fuse blown? 

    YES: Be sure to repair the cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.

    NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK BCM INPUT SIGNAL

    Check voltage between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 37 and ground.

    Terminals Condition Voltage (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    BCM connector Terminal
    M18 37 Ground Key is inserted Battery voltage
    Key is removed 0
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 37 And Ground
    G04928459Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Inspection End.

    NO: GO TO 3

  3. CHECK KEY SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect BCM connector M18 and key switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) terminal 37 and key switch harness connector M27 (B) terminal 1.
      BCM Key switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M18 (A) 37 M27 (B) 1 Yes
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) terminal 37 and ground.
      BCM Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M18 (A) 37 No
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 37 And Key Switch Connector M27 (B) Terminal 1
      G04913955Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4

      NO: Repair harness or connector.

  4. CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    Check voltage between key switch harness connector M27 terminal 2 and ground.

    Terminals Voltage (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    Key switch Terminal
    M27 2 Ground Battery voltage
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Key Switch Connector M27 Terminal 2 And Ground
    G04913956Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace key switch.

    NO: Repair harness or connector.