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Interior Room Lamp Control Does Not Operate

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti M45 and 2008 Infiniti M35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS 

    CONSULT-III SELF-DIAGNOSIS

    Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" of BCM on CONSULT-III.

    CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN EACH SWITCH AND BCM

    GO TO  2.

    Self-diagnostic result 

    NO DTC: GO TO  2.

    CAN communication >> Check CAN communication system of BCM. Refer to "U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT ".

  2. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN EACH SWITCH AND BCM 

    CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR

    1. Select "SELECT DIAG MODE" of BCM (INT LAMP) data monitor item.
    2. With operating the switch, check the monitor status. Refer to CONSULT-III Functions (BCM)  for switches and their functions.

    CHECK THE EACH SWITCH

    Check each switch. Refer to "CHECK DOOR SWITCH ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  3.

    NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system. Refer to "CHECK DOOR SWITCH ".

  3. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN BCM AND LAMP (1) 

    CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST

    1. Set map lamp switch and rear personal lamp switches to DOOR.
    2. Select "INT LAMP" of BCM (INT LAMP) active test item.
    3. With operating the test item, check the map lamps, personal lamps LH and RH operation.

      Map lamps, personal lamps LH and RH operate normally. 

    CHECK THE CIRCUIT

    GO TO  4.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG: GO TO  4.

  4. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN BCM AND MAP LAMP (2) 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector and map lamp connector.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector (A) and map lamp harness connector (B).
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M2 48 R54 5 Yes

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ". (Reconnect BCM connector and check the operation of map lamp. If it is faulty, replace BCM.)

    NG: Repair harness or connector between BCM and map lamp.

    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Map Lamp Harness Connector
    G05214810Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.