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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to GROUND INSPECTION .
      Fig 1: Locating Ground Screws Of Body
      G02432351Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "MAIN SW", "RESUME/ACC SW", "SET SW" and "CANCEL SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Check each item indication under the following conditions.
      Fig 2: Monitor Item And Condition Chart - ASCD Steering Switch
      G02432352Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: CONSULT-II Display - Data Monitor Mode
      G02432353Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 99 and ground with pressing each button.
      Fig 4: ECM Connector Terminal 99 Signal Reference Chart - ASCD Steering Switch
      G02432354Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminal 99 And Ground
      G02432355Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO  8.
    • NG: GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect combination switch harness connector.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check harness continuity between combination switch terminal 17 and ECM terminal 67. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      • Continuity should exist. 
    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO  5.
    • NG: GO TO 4.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M31, E152
    • Harness connectors E5, F14
    • Combination switch (spiral cable)
    • Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch
      • Repair open circuit or 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 harness continuity between ECM terminal 99 and combination switch terminal 18. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      • Continuity should exist. 
    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO  7.
    • NG: GO TO 6.
  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M31, E152
    • Combination switch (spiral cable)
    • Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch
      • Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  7. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 8.
    • NG: Replace steering wheel.
  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    • : INSPECTION END