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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION "
      Fig 1: Locating Body Ground Screws
      G04147964Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "MAIN SW", "CANCEL SW", "RESUME/ACC SW" and "SET SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Check each item indication under the following conditions.
    MONITOR ITEM INDICATION

    Switch Monitor item Condition Indication
    MAIN switch MAIN SW Pressed ON
    Released OFF
    CANCEL switch CANCEL SW Pressed ON
    Released OFF
    RESUME/ACCELERATE switch RESUME/ACC SW Pressed ON
    Released OFF
    SET/COAST switch SET SW Pressed ON
    Released OFF
    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display - Data Monitor
    G04173670Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 99 and ground with pressing each button.
    ASCD STEERING SWITCH VOLTAGE

    Switch Condition Voltage [V]
    MAIN switch Pressed Approx. 0
    Released Approx. 4
    CANCEL switch Pressed Approx. 1
    Released Approx. 4
    RESUME/ACCELERATE switch Pressed Approx. 3
    Released Approx. 4
    SET/COAST switch Pressed Approx. 2
    Released Approx. 4
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 99 And Ground
    G04173671Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  8.

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect combination switch harness connector.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check harness continuity between combination switch terminal 17 and ECM terminal 67. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M31, E152
    • Harness connectors E5, F14
    • Combination switch (spiral cable)
    • Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch 

    : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 99 and combination switch terminal 18.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  7.

    NG: GO TO 6.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M31, E152
    • Combination switch (spiral cable)
    • Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch

    : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  7. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION "

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 8.

    NG: Replace steering switch.

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT "

    : INSPECTION END 

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