Key Interlock Solenoid (With M/T) Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Versa. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK INTERLOCK SOLENOID POWER CIRCUIT

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect Intelligent Key unit and key switch and ignition knob switch connector.

Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector M52 (A) terminal 22 and key switch and ignition knob switch connector M73 (B) terminal 6.

CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

A		B		Continuity
Intelligent Key unit connector	Terminal	Key switch and ignition knob switch connector	Terminal	Continuity
M52	22	M73	6	Yes

Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector (A) terminal 22 and ground.

CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

A		Ground	Continuity
Intelligent Key unit connector	Terminal
M52	22		No

Fig 1: Checking Interlock Solenoid Power Circuit

OK or NG

OK >> GO TO 2.

NG >> Repair or replace harness between Intelligent Key unit and key switch and ignition knob switch.

CHECK INTERLOCK SOLENOID GROUND CIRCUIT

Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch connector M73 terminal 5 and ground.

CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Key switch and ignition knob switch connector	Terminal	Ground	Continuity
M73	5	Ground	Yes

OK or NG

OK >> GO TO 3.

NG >> Repair or replace harness.

Fig 2: Checking Interlock Solenoid Ground Circuit

CHECK INTELLIGENT KEY SOLENOID RESISTANCE

Check resistance between key switch and ignition knob switch terminals 5 and 6.

CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Key switch and ignition knob switch	Terminal	Terminal	Resistance
Key switch and ignition knob switch	5	6	1-10 Ω

Fig 3: Checking Intelligent Key Solenoid Resistance

OK or NG

OK >> Key switch and ignition knob switch is OK.

NG >> Replace key switch and ignition knob switch.