Diagnosis Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Check ground connection E9. Refer to Ground Inspection in "CIRCUIT INSPECTION ".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 2.
NO: Repair or replace ground connection.
- CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH CIRCUIT
With CONSULT-III
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Select "MAIN SW", "CANCEL SW", "RESUME/ACC SW" and "SET SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
- Check each item indication under the following conditions.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION CHARTMonitor item Condition Indication MAIN SW MAIN switch Pressed ON Released OFF CANCEL SW CANCEL switch Pressed ON Released OFF RESUME/ACC SW RESUME/ACCELERATE switch Pressed ON Released OFF SET SW SET/COAST switch Pressed ON Released OFF Without CONSULT-III
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under the following conditions.
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONECM Condition Voltage (V) Connector + - Terminal Terminal E10 85 (ASCD steering switch signal) 92 (ASCD steering switch ground) MAIN switch: Pressed Approx. 0 CANCEL switch: Pressed Approx. 1 SET/COAST switch: Pressed Approx. 2 RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Pressed Approx. 3 All ASCD steering switches: Released Approx. 4 Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 8.
NO: GO TO 3.
- CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect ECM harness connector.
- Disconnect combination switch harness connector.
- Check the continuity between combination switch and ECM harness connector.CONTINUITY CHART
Combination switch ECM Continuity Terminal Connector Terminal 16 E10 92 Existed - Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 5.
NO: GO TO 4.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E30, M11
- Combination switch (spiral cable)
- Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch
: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
- Check the continuity between combination switch and ECM harness connector.CONTINUITY CHART
Combination switch ECM Continuity Terminal Connector Terminal 13 E10 85 Existed - Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 7.
NO: GO TO 6.
- Check the continuity between combination switch and ECM harness connector.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E30, M1
- Combination switch (spiral cable)
- Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch
: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 8.
NO: Replace ASCD steering switch.
- CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
: INSPECTION END