Map Lamp Control Does Not Operate

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Map Lamp Control Does Not Operate
  1. CHECK EACH SWITCH 

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor to 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: Inspecting Malfunctioning Switch System
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  2. ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP" active test.
    2. When map lamp switch is in DOOR position, use active test to make sure map lamp operates.

      Map lamp should operate. 

      Fig 2: Displaying Active Test
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    OK or NG 

    OK : Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG : GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK MAP LAMP INPUT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between map lamp harness connector R52 terminal 2 and ground.

      2 - Ground : Battery voltage. 

      Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Between Map Lamp Harness Connector R52 Terminal 2
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    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO  6.

    NG : GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK MAP LAMP 
    1. Disconnect map lamp connector.
    2. Check continuity between map lamp.
    CONNECTOR SPECIFICATION

    Map lamp Condition Continuity
    2 3 Map lamp switch is DOOR. Yes
    Map lamp switch is OFF. No
    Fig 4: Identifying Continuity Between Map Lamp
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    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 5.

    NG : Replace Map lamp.

  5. CHECK MAP LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M4 terminal 41 and map lamp harness connector R52 terminal 3.

      41 - 3 : Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK : Replace BCM if map lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG : Repair harness or connector.

    Fig 5: Identifying Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M4 Terminal 41 And Map Lamp Harness Connector R52 Terminal
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  6. CHECK MAP LAMP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector and map lamp connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M4 terminal 48 and map lamp harness connector R52 terminal 2.

      48 - 2 : Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK : Replace BCM if map lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG : Repair harness or connector.

    Fig 6: Identifying Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M4 Terminal 48 And Map Lamp Harness Connector R52 Terminal
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