Step Lamp Operation Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK STEP LAMP OPERATION

With CONSULT-II

Select "ACTIVE TEST" IN "MULTI REMOTE ENT" with CONSULT-II.
Select "INT ILLUM" and touch "ON".
Step lamp should illuminate.

Fig 1: Scan Tool Display "Active Test"
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Without CONSULT-II

Push unlock button of key fob with all doors closed and driver's door locked, and check voltage between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 33 (R/W) and ground.

BCM HARNESS CONNECTOR VOLTAGE CHART

Key Fob	Voltage [V]
Unlock button is pushed.	: 0 (Approx. 30 seconds)
Unlock button is not pushed	: Battery voltage

OK or NG

OK: System is OK.
NG: Check the following.
- Harness for open or short between BCM and step lamp.
- Step lamp
  
  Fig 2: BCM Harness Connector & Ground Voltage Test
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.