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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS 

    Check self-diagnosis results.

    SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS

    Self-diagnosis results
    BR FLUID LEVEL LOW

    Is above displayed in the self-diagnosis display item? 

    1. YES: GO TO 2.
    2. NO: INSPECTION END.
  2. CHECK CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect brake fluid level switch connector and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector.
    2. Reconnect connectors securely, then perform VDC/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.

    Does anything appear on self-diagnosis results display? 

    1. YES: Poor connector connections. Repair or replace connectors.
    2. NO: GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AND COMBINATION METER 
    1. Disconnect combination meter connector M43.
    2. Check continuity between brake fluid level switch harness connector and combination meter harness connector M43.
      BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AND COMBINATION METER CONTINUITY

      Combination meter (harness connector M43) Brake fluid level switch (harness connector E73) Continuity
      51 (Y) 1 (Y) Yes
      51 (Y) Ground No
      Ground 2 (B) Yes

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Brake fluid level switch is malfunctioning. Replace reservoir tank assembly Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
    2. NG: If open or short in harness, repair or replace the harness.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Brake Fluid Level Switch Harness Connector And Combination Meter Harness Connector M43
    G02370515Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.