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Diagnosis Procedure

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

  1. CHECK HORN FUNCTION

    Check horn function with horn switch.

    Does the horn sound? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  2. CHECK HORN RELAY POWER SUPPLY
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Perform "ACTIVE TEST", "HORN" with CONSULT.
    3. Using an oscilloscope or analog voltmeter, check voltage between IPDM E/R connector E122 terminal 45 and ground.
    IPDM E/R Ground Test item Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    Connector Terminal
    E122 45 Ground HORN OFF → ON → OFF Battery voltage → 0 → Battery voltage
    Other than above Battery voltage
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Connector E122 Terminal 45 And Ground
    G05703006Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    NO: GO TO 3

  3. CHECK HORN RELAY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R and horn relay connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and horn relay harness connector.
      IPDM E/R Horn relay Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      A: E122 45 B: H-1 1 Yes
    4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
    IPDM E/R Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    E122 45 Ground No
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Horn Relay Harness Connector Terminal
    G05703007Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".

    NO: Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.