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Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Nissan 370Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK DTC WITH "COMBINATION METER" 

    Refer to "CONSULT FUNCTION (METER/M&A) ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: Perform trouble diagnosis relevant to DTC indicated.

  2. CHECK S-MODE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect S-MODE switch harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between S-MODE switch harness connector and ground.
      S-MODE switch Ground Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      M255 2 Ground Battery voltage

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  4.

      NO: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M98, M252
    • Fuse block (J/B) connector M1
    • 10 A fuse (No. 3)
    • Harness for open or short between S-MODE switch and fuse

      : Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK S-MODE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect combination meter harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between S-MODE switch harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
      S-MODE switch Combination meter Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M255 1 M53 12 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  6.

      NO: GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M98, M252
    • Harness for open or short between S-MODE switch and combination meter

      : Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK S-MODE SWITCH 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 7.

    NO: Replace S-MODE switch.

  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END