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Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - COUPE " or "WIRING DIAGRAM - SEDAN ".

  1. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect push-button ignition switch.
    3. Check voltage between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
      Terminals Voltage (V)
      (+) (-)
      Push-button ignition switch Ground
      Connector Terminal
      M38 8 Battery voltage
      Fig 1: Checking Push-Button Ignition Switch Input Signal
      G05047405Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2

      NO: Check the following.

      • 10A fuse [No. 9, located in fuse block (J/B)]
      • Harness for open or short between push-button ignition switch and fuse.
  2. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect BCM and push-button ignition switch.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and pushbutton ignition switch harness connector.
      Indicator BCM Connector Terminal Push-button ignition switch connector Terminal Continuity
      LOCK M18 (A) 42 M38 (D) 5 Yes
      ACC M17 (B) 15 6
      ON M19 (C) 81 7
      Fig 2: Checking Push-Button Ignition Switch Circuit
      G05047406Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
      Indicator BCM connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      LOCK M18 (A) 42 No
      ACC M17 (B) 15
      ON M19 (C) 81
      Fig 3: Checking Push-Button Ignition Switch Circuit
      G05047407Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Replace push-button ignition switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Inspection End.