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Door Switch Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. 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 SW-DR" and "DOOR SW-AS") in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.

    DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CHART

    Monitor item Condition
    DOOR SW-DR OPEN : ON
    CLOSED : OFF
    DOOR SW-AS OPEN : ON
    CLOSED : OFF
    Fig 1: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display
    G03596820Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Check voltage between BCM connectors M18, M19 terminals 12, 47 and ground.

    BCM CONNECTORS M18, M19 TERMINALS 12, 47 VOLTAGE CHART

    Item BCM Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    Terminal
    (+) (-)
    RH door switch 12 Ground OPEN 0
    CLOSED Battery voltage
    LH door switch 47 OPEN 0
    CLOSED Battery voltage

    OK or NG 

    • OK : Door switches are OK.
    • NG : GO TO 2.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connectors M18, M19 Terminals 12, 47 And Ground
      G03596821Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect door switch and BCM connectors.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connectors M18, M19 terminals 12, 47 and door switch connectors B8, B108 terminal 2.

      Front door LH 

      47 - 2 : Continuity should exist. 

      Front door RH 

      12 - 2 : Continuity should exist. 

    4. Check continuity between BCM connector M18, M19 terminals 12, 47 and ground.

      12 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      47 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 3.
    • NG : Repair or replace harness.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connectors M18, M19 Terminals 12, 47 And Door Switch Connectors B8, B108 Terminal 2
      G03596822Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK DOOR SWITCH 

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

    TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

    Door switch Door switch condition Continuity
    Terminal
    2 Ground part of door switch Pushed No
    Released Yes

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 4.
    • NG : Replace malfunctioning door switch.
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Terminal 2 And Door Switch Body
      G03596823Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK BCM OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Connect BCM connectors.
    2. Check voltage between BCM connectors M18, M19 terminals 12, 47 and ground.

      12 - Ground : Battery voltage 

      47 - Ground : Battery voltage 

    OK or NG