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Check Key Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Infiniti FX45 and 2007 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Check ignition key switch "KEY ON SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.

    • When key is inserted in ignition key cylinder

      KEY ON SW : ON 

    • When key is removed from ignition key cylinder

      KEY ON SW : OFF 

      Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT II DATA MONITOR Screen
      G04907059Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Check voltage between BCM connector M3 terminal 37 (B/W) and ground.

    Fig 2: Identifying Voltage Between BCM Connector And Ground
    G04921998Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL (WITHOUT CONSULT-II)

    Condition of ignition key cylinder Voltage (V) Approx.
    Key is inserted Battery voltage
    Key is removed 0

    OK or NG 

    OK: Key switch circuit is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect key switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between key switch terminals 1 and 2.
      Fig 3: IdentifyingContinuity Between Key Switch Terminals 1 And 2
      G04877059Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      KEY SWITCH

      Terminal Key switch condition Continuity
      1 2 Key is inserted in IGN key cylinder. Yes
      Key is removed from IGN key cylinder No

    OK or NG 

    OK: Check the following.

    • 15A fuse [No. 22, located in fuse block (J/B)]
    • Harness for open or short between key switch and fuse
    • Harness for open or short between BCM and key switch

    NG: Replace key switch.