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Headlamp Low Beam Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)

  1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

    With CONSULT

    1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT. Select "HEAD LAMP".
    2. Select "DATA MONITOR". Make sure that "HEAD LAMP SW 1" and "HEAD LAMP SW 2" turns ON-OFF linked with operation of combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch).

      When combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) is 2ND position: HEAD LAMP SW 1 ON 

      : HEAD LAMP SW 2 ON 

      Without CONSULT

      Refer to , "COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION ".

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 2.

      NG: Check combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to , "COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION ".

  2. CHECK HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST

    With CONSULT

    1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT. Select "ACTIVE TEST".
    2. Select "LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
    3. Touch "LO" screen.
    4. Make sure headlamp low beam operates.

      Headlamp low beam should operate  .

    Without CONSULT

    1. Start auto active test. Refer to , "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".
    2. Make sure headlamp low beam operates.

      Headlamp low beam should operate  .

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 3.

      NG: GO TO  4.

  3. CHECK IPDM E/R
    1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT. Select "DATA MONITOR".
    2. Make sure "HL LO REQ" turns ON when combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) is in 2ND position.

      When combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) is 2ND position: HL LO REQ ON 

      OK or NG 

      OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".

      NG: Replace BCM. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

  4. HEADLAMP LOW BEAM FUSE INSPECTION

    Inspect 15A fuse [No. 40 (LH) and No. 41 (RH) located in IPDM E/R].

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Repair harness.

  5. BULB INSPECTION

    Inspect inoperative headlamp bulbs.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to , "BULB REPLACEMENT ".

  6. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL

    With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect headlamp connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT. Select "ACTIVE TEST".
    5. Select "LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
    6. Touch "LO" screen.
    7. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between headlamp harness connector and ground.
      Terminal Voltage
      (+) (-)
      Headlamp connector Terminal
      RH E20 3 Ground Battery voltage
      LH E21
    Fig 1: Checking Headlamp Input Signal
    G04928301Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Without CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect headlamp connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Start auto active test. Refer to , "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".
    5. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between headlamp harness connector and ground.
      Terminal Voltage
      (+) (-)
      Headlamp connector Terminal
      RH E20 3 Ground Battery voltage
      LH E21

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 7.

      NG: GO TO  8.

  7. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between headlamp harness connector (B) and ground.
      Headlamp connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      RH E20 5 Yes
      LH E21
      Fig 2: Checking Headlamp Ground Circuit
      G04928296Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: Check front combination lamp connector for damage or poor connection. Repair as necessary.

      NG: Repair harness.

  8. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector (A) and headlamp harness connector (B).
      Circuit A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      RH E47 54 E20 3 Yes
      LH 52 E21
      Fig 3: Checking Headlamp Circuit
      G04928303Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".

      NG: Repair harness or connector.