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.
CAUTION:
Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank before starting inspection.
- CONNECTOR INSPECTION
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect brake fluid level switch connector and combination meter connector.
- Check terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminals.
- Reconnect connector and perform self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (ABS) ".
Is any item displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES: GO TO 2
NO: Poor connection of connector terminals. Repair or replace connectors.
- CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
Perform the brake fluid level switch component inspection. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 3
NO: Replace brake fluid level switch. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
- CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH HARNESS
- Disconnect combination meter connector.
- Check continuity between combination meter connector M24 (A) terminal 27 and brake fluid level switch connector E24 (B) terminal 1.
- Check continuity between combination meter connector M24 (A) terminal 27 and ground.
27 - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 4
NO: Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Combination Meter And Brake Fluid Level Switch Connector TerminalsCourtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
27 - 1: Continuity should exist.
- CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between brake fluid level switch connector E24 (B) terminal 2 and ground.
2 - Ground: Continuity should exist.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: Inspection End.
NO:
- Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
- Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows "NO DTC IS DETECTED".