Check Ignition Knob Switch

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Check Ignition Knob Switch
  1. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Display "PUSH SW" on "DATA MONITOR" screen, and check if ON/OFF display is linked to ignition knob operation.

    Press ignition knob. : ON 

    Return ignition knob (release hands from ignition knob) : OFF 

    Fig 1: CONSULT-II DISPLAY - "DATA MONITOR"
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    OK or NG 

    OK : Ignition knob switch is OK.

    NG : GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition knob LOCK position.
    2. Disconnect key switch and ignition knob switch connector.
    3. Check voltage between key switch and ignition knob switch connector M22 terminal 1 (L/R) and ground.

      1 (L/R) - Ground : Battery voltage 

      Fig 2: Identifying Voltage Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Connector M22 Terminal 1 (L/R) And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 3.

    NG : Repair or replace key switch and ignition knob switch power supply circuit.

  3. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH OPERATION 

    Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch terminals 1 and 2.

    CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

    Connector Terminal Condition Continuity
    M22 1 2 Press ignition knob Yes
    Return ignition knob (Release hands from ignition knob) No
    Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Terminals 1 And 2
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    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 4.

    NG : Replace key switch and ignition knob switch.

  4. CHECK IGNITION KNOB SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect Intelligent Key unit connector.
    2. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector M34 terminal 27 (L/W) and key switch and ignition knob switch connector M22 terminal 2 (L/W).

      27 (L/W) - 2 (L/W) : Continuity should exist. 

    3. Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch connector terminal 2 (L/W) and ground.

      2 (L/W) - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      Fig 4: Identifying Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Connector Terminal 2 (L/W) And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK : Replace Intelligent Key unit.

    NG : Repair or replace harness between Intelligent Key unit and key switch and ignition knob switch.

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