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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connections M16, M70. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH CIRCUIT

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "MAIN SW", "CANCEL SW", "RESUME/ACC SW" and "SET SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    3. Check each item indication under the following conditions.
      MONITOR ITEM CONDITION CHART

      Monitor item Condition Indication
      MAIN SW MAIN switch Pressed ON
      Released OFF
      CANCEL SW CANCEL switch Pressed ON
      Released OFF
      RESUME/ACC SW RESUME/ACCELERATE switch Pressed ON
      Released OFF
      SET SW SET/COAST switch Pressed ON
      Released OFF

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under the following conditions.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between ECM Harness Connector Terminals
      G06306749Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

      ECM Condition Voltage (V)
      Connector + -
      Terminal Terminal
      M9 101 (ASCD steering switch signal) 108 MAIN switch: Pressed Approx. 0
      CANCEL switch: Pressed Approx. 1
      SET/COAST switch: Pressed Approx. 2
      RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Pressed Approx. 3
      All ASCD steering switches: Released Approx. 4

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  8.

      NO: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Disconnect combination switch (spiral cable) harness connector.
    4. Check the continuity between combination switch (spiral cable) harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      Combination switch (spiral cable) ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M303 18 M9 108 Existed
    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5.

      NO: GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Combination switch (spiral cable)
    • Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch (spiral cable)

      Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Check the continuity between combination switch (spiral cable) harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      Combination switch (spiral cable) ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M303 21 M9 101 Existed
    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  7.

      NO: GO TO 6.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Combination switch (spiral cable)
    • Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch (spiral cable)

      Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  7. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 8.

    NO: Replace ASCD steering switch.

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".

    INSPECTION END