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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK OUTPUT CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid connector.
    3. Check voltage between trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid connector and ground.
      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Condition of trunk lid opener switch Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid connector Terminal
      T7 4 Ground OFF → ON 0 → Battery voltage → 0
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Trunk Lamp Switch And Trunk Release Solenoid Connector
      G05870293Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  4

      NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL

    Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.

    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Terminals Condition of trunk lid opener switch Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    BCM connector Terminal
    M20 103 Ground OFF → ON 0 → Battery voltage → 0
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector And Ground
    G05046450Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Repair or replace harness.

    NO: GO TO 3

  3. CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER ACTUATOR CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect BCM.
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector and trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid connector.
      CONTINUITY CHART

      BCM connector Terminal Trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid connector Terminal Continuity
      A: M20 103 B: T7 4 Yes
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector and ground.
      CONTINUITY CHART

      BCM connector Terminal Continuity
      A: M20 103 Ground No
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector And Ground
      G05870295Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER GROUND CIRCUIT

    Check continuity between trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid connector and ground.

    CONTINUITY CHART

    Trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid connector Terminal Continuity
    T7 1 Ground Yes
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Trunk Lamp Switch And Trunk Release Solenoid Connector
    G05870296Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid.

    NO: Repair or replace harness.