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Door Unlock Sensor Check

NOTE: Door unlock sensor is integral with door lock actuator.

  1. Check Door Unlock Sensor Input Signal

    Turn ignition off. Using DVOM, measure voltage (backprobe) between ground and terminals No. 36 (Yellow/Green wire), No. 37 (Yellow/Blue wire) or No. 26 (Yellow/Red wire) at Smart Entrance Control Unit (SECU) harness connector. See Fig 1 . Ensure voltage is as specified. See DOOR UNLOCK SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS  table. If voltage is as specified, door unlock sensor is okay. If voltage is not as specified, go to next step.
    DOOR UNLOCK SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

    Application (Terminal No. ) & Condition Specification
    LF Door (36)
    Locked 5 Volts
    Unlocked Zero Volts
    RF Door (37)
    Locked 5 Volts
    Unlocked Zero Volts
    All Other Doors (26)
    Locked 5 Volts
    Unlocked Zero Volts
  2. Check Door Unlock Sensor

    Disconnect door unlock sensor harness connectors. Using DVOM, check for continuity between door unlock sensor terminals. See Fig 2 . Continuity should be present only when sensor is in UNLOCKED position. If continuity is not as specified, replace door unlock sensor. If continuity is as specified, check for open or short circuit between appropriate door unlock sensor and SECU. Check door unlock sensor ground circuit. Repair as necessary.
Fig 1: Identifying SECU 18-Pin & 24-Pin Harness Connector Terminals
G99J50640Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Identifying Door Lock Actuator Connector Terminals
G00012449Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.