Diagnosis Procedure

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CHECK OUTPUT 1 - 5 SYSTEM CIRCUIT FOR OPEN

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect BCM and combination switch.

Check continuity between BCM harness connector and combination switch harness connector.

CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

System	BCM		Combination switch		Continuity
System	Connector	Terminal	Connector	Terminal	Continuity
OUTPUT 1	M18 (A)	36	M28 (B)	1	Yes
OUTPUT 2		35		2
OUTPUT 3		34		3
OUTPUT 4		33		4
OUTPUT 5		32		5

Fig 1: Identifying Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Combination Switch Harness Connector

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

Does continuity exist?

YES: GO TO 2

NO: Repair or replace harness.

CHECK OUTPUT 1 - 5 SYSTEM CIRCUIT FOR SHORT

Check for continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

System	BCM		Ground	Continuity
	Connector	Terminal
OUTPUT 1	M18	36		No
OUTPUT 2		35
OUTPUT 3		34
OUTPUT 4		33
OUTPUT 5		32

Does continuity exist?

YES: Repair or replace harness.

NO: GO TO 3

Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground

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

CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
Check combination switch. Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".

Is the check result normal?

YES: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

NO: Replace combination switch (applicable parts). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".