Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Lock)
- CHECK FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL (LOCK SIGNAL)
With CONSULT-II
Check front door key cylinder switch LH ("KEY CYL LK SW") in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
- When key cylinder switch is turned to "LOCK".
KEY CYL LK-SW : ON
Without CONSULT-II
Check voltage between power window main switch (door lock and unlock switch) connector and ground.
CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONSConnector Terminal (Wire color) Front door key cylinder switch position Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) D6 4 (P) Ground Neutral / Unlock 5 Lock 0 Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK : Front door key cylinder switch circuit driver side (lock) is OK.
NG : GO TO 2.
- When key cylinder switch is turned to "LOCK".
- CHECK FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
- Disconnect front door key cylinder switch driver side connector.
- Check continuity between front door key cylinder switch driver side terminals 1 and 5.CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS
Terminal Front door key cylinder switch position Continuity 1 5 Neutral / Unlock No Lock Yes
OK or NG
OK : Check the following.
- Front door key cylinder switch driver side ground circuit.
- Harness for open or short between power window main switch (door lock and unlock switch) and front door key cylinder switch driver side.
NG : Replace front door key cylinder switch driver side.
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.