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Inspection Procedure

  1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT CHECK

    Check self-diagnosis results.

    Self-diagnosis results
    STOP LAMP SW

    Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items? 

    YES: GO TO  2.

    NO: Inspection End.

  2. CONNECTOR INSPECTION
    1. Disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and stop lamp switch connectors.
    2. Check the terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness or damage.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  3.

      NG: Repair or replace as necessary.

  3. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Connect stop lamp switch connector.
    2. Check voltage between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E33 terminal 20 and ground.
      ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Ground Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      Connector Terminal
      E33 20 - Brake pedal depressed Battery voltage
      Brake pedal released 0V

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

      NO: GO TO  4

      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between ABS Actuator And Electric Unit Connector E33 Terminal 20 And Ground
      G04887271Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
    1. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E33 (A) terminal 20 and stop lamp switch connector E60 (B) terminal 2 (with CVT), or E60 (C) terminal 2 (with M/T).
      ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) stop lamp switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E33 (A) 20 E60 (B) (with CVT) 2 Yes
      E60 (C) (with M/T)

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5.

      NO: Repair or replace as necessary.

      Fig 2: Checking Stop Lamp Switch Circuit For Open
      G06546831Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT FOR SHORT

    Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E33 terminal 20 and ground.

    ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    E33 20 - No

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace stop lamp switch.

    NO: Repair harness or connectors.

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between ABS Actuator And Electric Unit Connector E33 Terminal 20 And Ground
    G05870123Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.