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Ignition Keyhole Illumination Control Does Not Operate

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Altima. 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: Identifying Scan Tools Display (Data Monitor)
    G02527715Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP".
    2. Select "IGN ILLUM" active test to make sure lamp operates.

    OK or NG 

    Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tools Display (Active Test)
    G02527716Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION INPUT 

    Check voltage between ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal + (P/B) and ground.

    + (P/B) - Ground: Battery voltage should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: GO TO  6.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Ignition Keyhole Illumination Harness Connector M25 Terminal + (P/B) And Ground
    G02527717Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION BULB 
    1. Disconnect ignition keyhole illumination connector.
    2. Check continuity between ignition keyhole illumination terminals + and -.

      + - -: Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Ignition Keyhole Illumination Terminals
    G02527718Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 1 (R/Y) and ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal - (R/Y).

      - (R/Y) -1 (R/Y): Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
    • NG: Repair harness or connector.
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M18 Terminal 1 (R/Y) And Ignition Keyhole Illumination Harness Connector M25 Terminal - (R/Y)
    G02527719Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and ignition keyhole illumination connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 56 (P/B) and ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal + (P/B).

      + (P/B) - 56 (P/B): Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
    • NG: Repair harness or connector.
    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M20 Terminal 56 (P/B) And Ignition Keyhole Illumination Harness Connector M25 Terminal + (P/B)
    G02527720Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.