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Door Mirror Remote Control Switch (Changeover Switch) Circuit Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Check the operation on "MIR CHNG SW-R" or "MIR CHNG SW-L" in the DATA MONITOR.

    MONITOR ITEM CONTENTS

    Monitor item [OPERATION or UNIT] Contents
    MIR CHNG SW-R "ON/OFF" ON/OFF status judged from the changeover switch (switching to RIGHT) signal is displayed.
    MIR CHNG SW-L "ON/OFF" ON/OFF status judged from the changeover switch (switching to LEFT) signal is displayed.
    Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
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    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
    2. Check voltage between automatic drive positioner control unit connector and ground.
      TERMINALS VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      M33 2 Ground Changeover switch RIGHT position 0
      Other than above 5
      18 Changeover switch LEFT position 0
      Other than above 5
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Automatic Drive Positioner Control Unit Connector And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Door mirror remote control switch (changeover switch) is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK DOOR MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit and door mirror remote control switch.
    3. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit connector M33 terminals 2, 18 and door mirror remote control switch connector M159 terminals 2, 3.

      2 - 3 : Continuity should exist. 

      18 - 2 : Continuity should exist. 

    4. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit connector M33 terminals 2, 18 and ground.

      2 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      18 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Automatic Drive Positioner Control Unit Connector M33 Terminal 18 And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK DOOR MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH (CHANGEOVER SWITCH) 

    Check continuity between door mirror remote control switch as follows.

    TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    Terminals Condition Continuity
    3 13 Changeover switch RIGHT position Yes
    Other than above No
    2 Changeover switch LEFT position Yes
    Other than above No
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Door Mirror Remote Control Switch Terminals
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace automatic drive positioner control unit.

    NG: Replace door mirror remote control switch.