2000 Nissan-Datsun Maxima GLE, RE4F04BFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Driver's Door Lock/Unlock Switch Check

  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect Smart Entrance Control Unit (SECU) 24-pin connector. Check continuity between ground and terminal No. 23 (Gray wire) on SECU connector. Continuity should only be present with driver's door lock/unlock switch in LOCK position. If continuity is as specified, go to next step. If continuity is not as specified, go to step Β 3 .
  2. Check continuity between ground and terminal No. 35 (Brown/Yellow wire) on SECU connector. Continuity should only be present with driver's door lock/unlock switch in UNLOCK position. If continuity is as specified, driver's door lock/unlock switch is operating correctly. If continuity is not as specified, go to next step.
  3. Disconnect driver's door lock/unlock switch connector. Check continuity between specified terminals. See Fig 1 . Replace switch as needed. If switch is okay, inspect the following:
    • Ground circuit between terminal No. 5 (Black wire) and ground for open.
    • Circuits between driver's door lock/unlock switch and SECU for open or short. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ  .
Fig 1: Testing Driver's Door Lock/Unlock Switch
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