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All Step Lamps Do Not Operate

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK EACH DOOR SWITCH 

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-III. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make sure switches listed below turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation.

    EACH DOOR SWITCH

    Switch name CONSULT screen
    Front door switch LH DOOR SW-DR
    Front door switch RH DOOR SW-AS
    Rear door switch RH DOOR SW-RR
    Rear door switch LH DOOR SW-RL

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.

  2. CHECK STEP LAMP INPUT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between front step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal 1 and ground.

      1 - Ground: Battery voltage should exist. 

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Front Step Lamp LH Connector D11 Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04903722Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: GO TO  4.

  3. CHECK STEP LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and front step lamp LH connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector M20 (A) terminal 62 and front step lamp LH connector D11 (B) terminal 2.

      2 - 62: Continuity should exist. 

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M20 Terminal 62 And Front Step Lamp LH Connector D11 Terminal 2
    G04917954Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM if front step lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "BCM ".

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

  4. CHECK STEP LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and front step lamp LH connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector M20 (A) terminal 56 and front step lamp LH connector D11 (B) terminal 1.

      56 - 1: Continuity should exist. 

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M20 Terminal 56 And Front Step Lamp LH Connector D11 Terminal 1
    G04917955Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM if front step lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "BCM ".

    NG: Repair harness or connector.