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Diagnosis Procedure

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

  1. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION

    Press push-button ignition switch and check if it turns to ON.

    Does ignition switch turn to ON? 

    YES: GO TO 2

    NO: GO TO  4

  2. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL (IPDM E/R)
    1. Disconnect push-button ignition switch.
    2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
      Terminals Voltage (V)
      (+) (-)
      IPDM E/R Ground
      Connector Terminal
      E18 28 Battery voltage
      Fig 1: Checking Ignition Switch Output Signal (IPDM E/R)
      G05047399Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3

      NO: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  3. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT (IPDM E/R)
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R and BCM.
    2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector (A) and push-button ignition switch harness connector (B).
      IPDM E/R Push-button ignition switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E18 (A) 28 M38 (B) 4 Yes
      Fig 2: Checking Push-Button Ignition Switch Circuit (IPDM E/R)
      G05047400Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
      IPDM E/R Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      E18 28 No
      Fig 3: Checking Push-Button Ignition Switch Circuit (IPDM E/R)
      G05047401Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  6

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL (BCM)
    1. Disconnect push-button ignition switch.
    2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
      Terminals Voltage (V)
      (+) (-)
      BCM Ground
      Connector Terminal
      M21 140 Battery voltage

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 5

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

  5. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT (BCM)
    1. Disconnect BCM and IPDM E/R.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and push-button ignition switch harness connector.
      BCM Push-button ignition switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M21 140 M38 4 Yes
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
      BCM Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M21 140 No

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 6

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Inspection End.