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Personal Lamp Control Does Not Operate (Room/Map Lamps Operate)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Quest. 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 in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation. Refer to "SWITCH OPERATION " for switches and their function.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Inspect malfunctioning door switch.

  2. CHECK PERSONAL LAMP OUTPUT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Confirm lamps on demand switch is in the DOOR position.
    3. Disconnect personal lamp connector.
    4. Open any door.
    5. Check voltage between personal lamp harness connector terminal 1 and ground.

      1 - Ground : Battery voltage should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Personal Lamp Connector Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04908659Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK PERSONAL LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect lamps on demand switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between lamps on demand switch harness connector M108 terminal 4 and personal lamp harness connector terminal 2 (without rear roof console assembly) or terminal 3 (with rear roof console assembly).

      4 - 2 or 3 : Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace personal lamp.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Lamps On Demand Switch Connector M108 Terminal 4 And Personal Lamp Connector Terminal 2 Or 3
    G04908660Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.