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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL OUTPUT

    CONSULT-III

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Select "INT LAMP" of BCM (INT LAMP) active test item.
    3. While operating the test item, check voltage between BCM connector M17 terminal 19 and ground.
    VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    BCM Ground Test item Voltage
    Connector Terminal INT LAMP
    M17 19 ON 0 V
    OFF Battery voltage
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M17 Terminal 19 And Ground
    G05878515Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Interior room lamp control circuit is operating normally.

    Fixed ON: GO TO  3

    Fixed OFF: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL OPEN CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector M17, front room/map lamp assembly and foot lamp connectors.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector M17 terminal 19 and each interior room lamp connector.
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    BCM Interior room lamp Continuity
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    M17 19 Front room/map lamp assembly R8 2 Yes
    Foot lamp LH M99 2
    Foot lamp RH M100 2

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check interior room lamps for an open. If OK, replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ". If NG, replace the interior room lamp. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: Repair the harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SHORT CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector M17, front room/map lamp assembly and foot lamp connectors.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector M17 terminal 19 and ground.
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    BCM Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M17 19 No
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M17 Terminal 19 And Ground
    G05878516Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check interior room lamps for a short circuit. If OK, replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ". If NG, replace the interior room lamp. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: Repair the harness or connectors.