Check Key Switch (Intelligent Key Unit Input)

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Check Key Switch (Intelligent Key Unit Input)
  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Display "KEY SW" on DATA MONITOR screen, and check if ON/OFF display is linked to insertion of mechanical key in ignition knob.

    OK or NG 

    OK : Key switch is OK.

    NG : GO TO 2.

    Fig 1: CONSULT-II DISPLAY - "KEY SW"
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  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Remove mechanical key from ignition knob.
    2. Disconnect key switch and ignition knob switch connector.
    3. Check voltage between key switch and ignition knob switch connector M22 terminal 3 (L/R) and ground.

      3 (L/R) - Ground : Battery voltage 

      Fig 2: Identifying Voltage Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Connector M22 Terminal 3 (L/R) And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 3.

    NG : Repair or replace key switch power supply circuit.

  3. CHECK KEY SWITCH OPERATION 

    Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch terminals 3 and 4.

    CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

    Terminals Condition Continuity
    3 4 Key is inserted in ignition key cylinder. Yes
    Key is removed from ignition key cylinder. No
    Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Terminals 3 And 4
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    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 4.

    NG : Replace key switch.

  4. CHECK KEY SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect Intelligent Key unit connector.
    2. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector M34 terminal 7 (B/W) and key switch and ignition knob switch connector M22 terminal 4 (B/W).

      7 (B/W) - 4 (B/W) : Continuity should exist. 

    3. Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch connector M22 terminal 4 (B/W) and ground.

      4 (B/W) - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      Fig 4: Identifying Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Connector M22 Terminal 4 (B/W) And Ground
      G04077039Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    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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