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Door Switch Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Check door switches ("DOOR SW-DR" and "DOOR SW-AS") in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.

    DOOR SWITCH INPUT WITH CONSULT-II

    Monitor item Condition
    DOOR SW-DR OPEN ON
    CLOSE OFF
    DOOR SW-AS OPEN ON
    CLOSE OFF
    Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT-II Display
    G03600419Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector And Ground
      G03600420Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      DOOR SWITCH INPUT WITHOUT CONSULT-II

      Item Connector Terminals (Wire color) Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      RH M18 12 (R/L) Ground Door switch OPEN 0
      Door switch CLOSE Battery voltage
      LH M19 47 (SB) Door switch OPEN 0
      Door switch CLOSE Battery voltage

    OK or NG

    • OK : Door switches are OK.
    • NG : GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect front door switches and BCM connectors.
    2. Check continuity between front door switch connector B8 (LH) or B108 (RH) terminal 2 (SB or R/L) and BCM connectors M18, M19 terminals 12 (R/L), 47 (SB).
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Front Door Switch Connector B8 Or B108 Terminal 2 And BCM Connectors M18, M19 Terminals 12, 47
      G03600421Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Front door switch LH 

      2 (SB) - 47 (SB) : Continuity should exist  .

      Front door switch RH 

      2 (R/L) - 12 (R/L) : Continuity should exist  .

    3. Check continuity between front door switch LH connector B8 or front door switch RH connector B108 terminal 2 (SB or R/L) and ground.

      2 (SB or R/L) - Ground : Continuity should not exist  .

    OK or NG

    • OK : GO TO 3.
    • NG : Repair or replace harness between BCM and sunroof motor assembly.
  3. CHECK DOOR SWITCHES 

    Check continuity between each door switch terminal 2 and body ground part of door switch.

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Door Switch Terminal 2 And Body Ground
    G03600422Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    DOOR SWITCHES CONTINUITY CHECK

    Terminal Condition Continuity
    2 Body ground part of door switch Door switch pushed No
    Door switch released Yes

    OK or NG

    • OK : GO TO 4.
    • NG : Replace malfunctioning door switch.
  4. CHECK BCM OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Connect BCM connectors.
    2. Check voltage between BCM connector M18 terminal 12 (R/L), M19 terminal 47 (SB) and ground.
      Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 12 (R/L), M19 Terminal 47 (SB) And Ground
      G03600423Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      12 (R/L) - Ground : Battery voltage 

      47 (SB) - Ground : Battery voltage 

    OK or NG