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.
Door Switch Check
- CHECK DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 1
With CONSULT-II
Check door switches ("DOOR SW-DR" and "DOOR SW-AS") in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITIONMonitor item Condition DOOR SW-DR OPEN :ON CLOSE :OFF DOOR SW-AS OPEN :ON CLOSE :OFF Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Without CONSULT-II
Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.
CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGEItem Connector Terminals (Wire color) Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) Passenger side M34 10 (R) Ground OPEN 0 CLOSE Battery voltage Driver side 14 (SB) OPEN 0 CLOSE Battery voltage OK or NG
- OK : Door switch is OK.
- NG : GO TO 2.
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
- Disconnect BCM connector.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M34 terminals 10, 14 and front door lock assembly connector D10, D38 terminal 4.
- Driver side
- 14 (SB) - 4 (SB) : Continuity should exist.
- Passenger side
- 10 (R) - 4 (R) : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M34 terminals 10, 14 and ground.
- 10 (R) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
- 14 (SB) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M34 Terminals 10, 14 And Front Door Lock Assembly Connector D10, D38 Terminal 4, And Between BCM Connector M34 Terminals 10, 14 And GroundCourtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK : GO TO 3.
- NG : Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK DOOR SWITCH
Check continuity between front door lock assembly terminals 4 and 5.
TERMINAL CONTINUITYTerminal Door switch Continuity 4 5 OPEN No CLOSE Yes OK or NG
- OK : GO TO 4.
- NG : Replace malfunction front door lock assembly.
- CHECK BCM OUTPUT SIGNAL
- Connect BCM connector.
- Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.
CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGEItem Connector Terminals (Wire color) Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) Passenger side M34 10 (R) Ground OPEN 0 CLOSE Battery voltage Driver side 14 (SB) OPEN 0 CLOSE Battery voltage OK or NG
- OK : Check the condition of the harness and the connector.
- NG : Replace BCM.
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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.
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