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Steering Switch Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. AV SWITCH SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION CHECK 
    1. Start AV switch self-diagnosis function. Refer to "AV SWITCH SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ".
    2. Operate steering switch.

    Does steering switch operate normally? 

    • YES : Inspection End.
    • NO : GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK HARNESS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect AV switch connector M98 and spiral cable connector M30.
    3. Check continuity between spiral cable harness connector terminal and AV switch harness connector terminal.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY DESCRIPTION

      Terminals Continuity
      Spiral cable AV switch
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M30 32 M98 13 Yes
      31 14
      24 12
    4. Check continuity between AV switch and ground.
      Fig 1: Identifying Continuity Between AV Switch And Ground
      G04136871Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY DESCRIPTION

      Terminals Continuity
      AV switch -
      Connector Terminal
      M98 12 Ground No
      13
      14

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 3.
    • NG : Repair harness.
  3. SPIRAL CABLE CHECK 
    1. Disconnect spiral cable connectors M30 and M102.
    2. Check continuity between spiral cable terminals.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY DESCRIPTION

      Terminals Continuity
      Spiral cable
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M30 32 M102 16 Yes
      31 17
      24 20

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 4.
    • NG : Replace spiral cable. Refer to "SPIRAL CABLE ".
      Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between Spiral Cable Terminals
      G04136872Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK STEERING SWITCH RESISTANCE 

    Check resistance between steering switch terminals.

    TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Terminal Signal name Condition Resistance (Ω) (Approx.)
    16 17 Seek (down) Depress (station) down switch. 165
    Power Depress power switch. 0
    Volume (down) Depress volume down switch. 652
    20 17 Seek (up) Depress (station) up switch. 165
    Mode Depress mode switch. 0
    Volume (up) Depress volume up switch. 652
    Fig 3: Identifying Resistance Between Steering Switch Terminals
    G04136873Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG