Check Stop Lamp Switch

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Check Stop Lamp Switch
  1. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
    2. Check voltage between stop lamp switch connector E210 terminal 1 (GY) and ground.

      1 (GY) - Ground : Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 2.

    NG : Repair or replace harness between stop lamp switch and fuse.

    Fig 1: Identifying Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Connector E210 Terminal 1 (GY) And Ground
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  2. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH OPERATION 

    Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector E210 terminal 1 and 2.

    1 - 2 

    Brake pedal depressed : Continuity should exist. 

    Brake pedal not depressed : Continuity should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 3.

    NG : Replace stop lamp switch.

    Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Connector E210 Terminal 1 And 2
    G04077082Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector E210 terminal 2 (P) and Intelligent Key unit connector M34 terminal 26 (P/L).

      2 (P) - 26 (P/L) : Continuity should exist. 

    2. Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector E210 terminal 2 (P) and ground.

      2 (P) - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Connector E210 Terminal 2 And Intelligent Key Unit Connector M34 Terminal 26
      G04077083Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK : Stop lamp switch is OK.

    NG : Repair or replace harness.

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