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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB 

    Check the applicable lamp bulb to be sure the proper bulb standard is in use and the bulb is not open.

    Is the bulb OK? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: Replace the bulb.

  2. CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE 

    While operating the turn signal switch, check the voltage between the BCM harness connector M20 and ground.

    (+) (-) Voltage
    Connector Terminal
    M20 LH 60 Ground
    G08693159
    RH 61

    Is voltage reading as specified? 

    YES: GO TO 3.

    NO: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  3. CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP CIRCUIT FOR OPEN 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector M20, front combination lamp connector, door mirror connector (if equipped with turn signal in the mirrors) and the rear combination lamp connector.
    3. Check continuity between the BCM harness connector (A) and the front combination lamp connector (B).
      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      Front LH M20 60 Without DTRL E11 5 Yes
      Front RH 61 E107
      Front LH 60 With DTRL E6
      Front RH 61 E108
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Front Combination Lamp Connector
      G08693160Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. Check continuity between the BCM harness connector (A) and the rear combination lamp connector (B).
      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      Rear LH M20 60 B35 4 Yes
      Rear RH 61 B105 4
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Rear Combination Lamp Connector
      G08693161Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    5. Check continuity between the BCM harness connector (A) and the door mirror connector (B) (if equipped with turn signals in the mirrors).
      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      Door mirror LH M20 60 D4 15 Yes
      Door mirror RH 61 D107 15

      Are continuity test results as specified? 

      YES: GO TO 4.

      NO: Repair the harnesses or connectors.

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Door Mirror Connector
      G08693162Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP SHORT CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between the BCM harness connector M20 and ground.

    Connector Terminal - Continuity
    LH M20 60 Ground No
    RH 61

    Does continuity exist? 

    YES: Repair the harnesses or connectors.

    NO: GO TO 5.

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M20 And Ground
    G08693163Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness connector and ground.
      Connector Terminal - Continuity
      Without DTRL Front LH E11 4 Ground Yes
      Front RH E107
      With DTRL Front LH E6
      Front RH E108
      Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Front Combination Lamp Harness Connector And Ground
      G08693164Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Check continuity between the rear combination lamp harness connector and ground.
      Connector Terminal - Continuity
      Rear LH B35 6 Ground Yes
      Rear RH B105
      Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Rear Combination Lamp Harness Connector And Ground
      G08693165Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check continuity between the door mirrors and ground (if equipped with turn signals in the mirrors).
      Connector Terminal - Continuity
      Door mirror RH D107 11 Ground Yes
      Door mirror LH D4

      Are continuity test results as specified? 

      YES: Replace the malfunctioning lamp.

      NO: Repair the harnesses or connectors.

      Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between Door Mirrors And Ground
      G08693166Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.