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Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - COUPE " or "WIRING DIAGRAM - SEDAN ".

  1. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUITS BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND IPDM E/R
    1. Disconnect combination meter connector M24 and IPDM E/R connector E18.
    2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (A) terminals 18, 20 and IPDM E/R harness connector E18 (B) terminals 20 and 21.
      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M24 18 E18 21 Yes
      20 20
    3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (A) terminals 18, 20 and ground.
      A Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M24 18 No
      20
      Fig 1: Checking Ambient Sensor Circuits Between Combination Meter And IPDM E/R
      G05879182Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2

      NO: Repair harness or connector.

  2. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUITS BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND AMBIENT SENSOR
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector E201 and ambient sensor connector E211.
    2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E201 (A) terminals 99, 100 and ambient sensor harness connector E211 terminals 1 and 2.
      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E201 99 E211 2 Yes
      100 1
      Fig 2: Checking Ambient Sensor Circuits Between IPDM E/R And Ambient Sensor
      G05047543Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E201 (A) terminals 99, 100 and ground.
      A Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      E201 99 No
      100

      Is the inspection result normal? 

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

      NO: Repair harness or connector.