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Diagnosis Procedure

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

  1. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE OUTPUT

    WITH CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "IGN ILLUM" of BCM (INT LAMP) active test item.
    3. While operating the test item, check voltage between BCM connector M18 terminal 1 and ground.
      Connector Terminal - IGN ILLUM Voltage
      M18 1 Ground ON 0V
      OFF Battery voltage
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 1 And Ground
    G05382668Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Ignition keyhole illumination is operating normally.

    Fixed ON>>GO TO  3

    Fixed OFF>>GO TO 2

  2. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION OPEN CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector M18 and ignition keyhole illumination connector.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 (A) terminal 1 and ignition keyhole illumination connector M150 (B) terminal 2.
      BCM Ignition keyhole illumination Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M18 (A) 1 M150 (B) 2 Yes

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check ignition keyhole illumination for an open. If OK, replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ". If NG, replace ignition keyhole illumination.

    NO: Repair harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION SHORT CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector M18 and ignition keyhole illumination connector.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 terminal 1 and ground.
      Connector Terminal - Continuity
      M18 1 Ground No
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 1 And Ground
    G05382670Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check ignition keyhole illumination for a short circuit. If OK, replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ". If NG, replace ignition keyhole illumination.

    NO: Repair harness or connectors.