Diagnosis Procedure

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CHECK DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Check signal between BCM connector and ground with oscilloscope.

Fig 1: Checking Signal Between BCM Connector Terminals And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

Terminals			Door condition		Voltage (V) (Approx.)
(+)		(-)
BCM connector	Terminal	(-)
A: M18	58	Ground	Driver side	OPEN	0
	58		Driver side	CLOSE	Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
	32		Passenger side	OPEN	0
	32		Passenger side	CLOSE	Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 4

NO: GO TO 2

CHECK DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT

Disconnect BCM connector.

Check continuity between BCM connector and door switch connector.

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE

BCM connector	Terminal	Door switch connector	Terminal	Continuity
A: M18	58	C: B8 (Driver side)	2	Yes
A: M18	32	C: B108 (Passenger side)	2	Yes

Check continuity between BCM connector and ground.

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE

BCM connector	Terminal	Ground	Continuity
A: M18	58		No
A: M18	32		No

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM And Door Switch Connector Terminals

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 3

NO: Repair or replace harness between BCM and door switch.

CHECK DOOR SWITCH
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 4

NO: Replace malfunctioning door switch.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

Inspection End.