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Door Switch Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK FRONT DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

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

    Fig 1: CONSULT II Display - Data Monitor
    G04077386Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    DOOR CONDITION CHART

    Monitor item Condition
    DOOR SW-DR OPEN: ON
    CLOSE: OFF
    DOOR SW-AS OPEN: ON
    CLOSE: OFF

    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
      G04187847Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CHECK CHART

      Item Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Front RH M19 12 Ground OPEN 0
      CLOSE Battery voltage
      Front LH M20 47 OPEN 0
      CLOSE Battery voltage

    OK or NG 

    OK: Front door switches are OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK FRONT DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front door switch LH or RH and BCM.
    3. Check continuity between front door switch connector B8 (LH) or B108 (RH) terminal 2 and BCM connector M19 terminal 47 (LH) or connector M18 terminal 12 (LH).

      Front door switch LH 

      2 - 47: Continuity should exist. 

      Front door switch RH 

      2 - 12: Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Front Door Switch Connector B8 Or B108 Terminal 2 And BCM Connector M19 Terminal 47 Or Connector M18 Terminal 12
      G04187848Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between front door switch connector B8 (LH) or B108 (RH) terminal 2 and ground.

      2 - Ground: Continuity should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK DOOR SWITCH 

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

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Each Front Door Switch Terminal 2 And Body Ground Part Of Front Door Switch
    G04187849Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHECK CHART

    Terminal Door switch Continuity
    2 Body ground part of front door switch Pushed No
    Released Yes

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "BCM ".

    NG: Replace malfunctioning front door switch.