Step Lamp Operation Check

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CHECK STEP LAMP OPERATION
With CONSULT-II
1. Select "ACTIVE TEST" IN "MULTI REMOTE ENT" with CONSULT-II.
2. Select "INT ILLUM" and touch "ON". Step lamp should illuminate.
  Stop lamp should illuminate.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Step Lamp Operation With Consult-II
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Without CONSULT-II

Push unlock button of key fob with all doors closed and driver's door locked, and check voltage between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 33 (R/W) and ground.

Fig 2: Checking Step Lamp Operation Without Consult-II (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 3: Checking Step Lamp Operation Without Consult-II (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
1. OK: System is OK.
2. NG: Check the following.
  - Harness for open or short between BCM and step lamp.
  - Step lamp