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Interior Room Lamp Control Does Not Operate

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  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)
    G02527708Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP" active test.
    2. When room lamp switch is in "DOOR" position, use active test to make sure room lamp operates.

    OK or NG 

    Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tools Display (Active Test)
    G02527709Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK ROOM LAMP INPUT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between room lamp harness connector R8 terminal 1 (P/B) and ground.

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

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: GO TO  6.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Room Lamp Harness Connector R8 Terminal 1 (P/B) And Ground
    G02527710Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK ROOM LAMP 
    1. Disconnect room lamp connector.
    2. Check continuity between room lamp terminals.
      Fig 4: Continuity Check Chart
      G02527711Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Room Lamp Terminals
    G02527712Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 56 (P/B) and room lamp harness connector R8 terminal 1 (P/B).

      56 (P/B) - 1 (P/B): 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 6: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M20 Terminal 56 (P/B) And Room Lamp Harness Connector R8 Terminal 1 (P/B)
    G02527713Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and room lamp connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 63 (R) and room lamp harness connector R8 terminal 2 (R).

      63 (R) - 2 (R): 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 7: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M20 Terminal 63 (R) And Room Lamp Harness Connector R8 Terminal 2 (R)
    G02527714Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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