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Check Key Switch

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  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Check ignition key switch "KEY ON SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.

    • When key is inserted in ignition key cylinder

      KEY ON SW: ON 

    • When key is removed from ignition key cylinder

      KEY ON SW: OFF 

      Fig 1: Display CONSULT-II - Data Monitor
      G04181838Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.

    TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE

    Connector Terminals (wire color) Condition of key switch Voltage [V] Approx).
    (+) (-)
    M1 37 (B/P) Ground Key is inserted Battery voltage
    Key is removed 0
    Fig 2: Identifying Voltage Between BCM Connector And Ground
    G04181839Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Key switch circuit is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2. (with Intelligent Key)

    NG: GO TO 3. (without Intelligent Key)

  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key switch connector.
    3. Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch terminal 3 and 4.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE

      Terminals Condition of key switch Continuity
      3 4 Key is inserted Yes
      Key is removed No
      Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Terminal 3 And 4
      G04181840Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Check the following.

    • 15A fuse (No.33, located in fuse and fusible link block)
    • Harness for open or short between key switch and ignition knob switch and fuse.
    • Harness for open or short between BCM and key switch and ignition knob switch.

    NG: Replace key switch.

  3. CHECK KEY SWITCH (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key switch connector.
    3. Check continuity between key switch terminal 1and 2.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE

      Terminals Condition of key switch Continuity
      1 2 Key is inserted Yes
      Key is removed No
      Fig 4: Identifying Continuity Between Key Switch Terminal 1And 2
      G04181841Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Check the following.

    • 10A fuse (No.21, located in fuse and fusible link block)
    • Harness for open or short between key switch and fuse.
    • Harness for open or short between BCM and key switch.

    NG: Replace key switch.

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