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Room/Map Lamp Control Does Not Operate

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK EACH SWITCH 

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make sure switches listed in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation. Refer to Display Item List  for switches and their functions.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO  2.
    • NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.
    Fig 1: CONSULT-II - Data Monitor Display
    G02441429Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP" active test.
    2. When switch is in "DOOR" position, use active test to make sure interior room lamp operates.
      • Room lamps should turn on. 

    OK or NG 

    Fig 2: Active Test - Display
    G02441430Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP INPUT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between front room/map lamp assembly harness connector R102 terminal 1 (L) and ground.
      • 1 (L) - Ground: Battery voltage should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO  4.
    • NG: GO TO  5.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Harness Connector Terminal & Ground
    G02441431Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 63 (L) and front room/map lamp assembly harness connector R102 terminal 1 (L).
      • 63 (L) - 1 (L): Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: Replace BCM if interior lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
    • NG: Repair harness or connector.
    Fig 4: Checking Interior Room Lamp Circuit
    G02441432Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and interior room lamp connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 56 (R/G) and front room/map lamp assembly harness connector R102 terminal 6 (R/G).
      • 56 (R/G) - 6 (R/G): Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: Replace BCM if interior lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
    • NG: Repair harness or connector between BCM and room/map lamp.
    Fig 5: Checking Interior Room Lamp Circuit
    G02441433Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.