2000 Nissan-Datsun Maxima GLE, RE4F04BFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Door Switch Check

  1. Measure voltage by backprobing between appropriate SECU terminals and ground. See DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL TESTΒ  table. If voltages are not as specified, go to next step. If voltages are as specified, door switch is okay.
  2. Perform appropriate door switch test. See SWITCHESΒ  under COMPONENT TESTS. If switch is okay, inspect door switch ground circuit and/or Red/White, Red/Blue or Sky Blue wire between SECU and door switch for open or short.
DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CHECK

Switch (Terminal No.) (1) & Condition Voltage
Left Front Door (29)
Open Zero Volts
Closed About 12 Volts
Right Front Door (40)
Open Zero Volts
Closed About 12 Volts
Left Front & Both Rear Doors (28)
Open Zero Volts
Closed About 12 Volts
(1) Use illustrations for terminal locations. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
Fig 1: Identifying SECU 18-Pin Connector Terminals
G99H02432Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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