2002 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Optical Sensor System Inspection

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  1. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-III

    Select "BCM "on CONSULT-III. With "OPTICAL SENSOR "data monitor, make sure "OPTICAL SENSOR", check difference in the voltage when the optical sensor is illuminated and not illuminated.

    Illuminated 

    OPTICAL SENSOR: 3.1 V or more 

    Not illuminated 

    OPTICAL SENSOR: 0.6V or less 

    NOTE: Optical sensor must be completely subjected to work lamp light. If the optical sensor is insufficiently illuminated, the measured value may not satisfy the standard.

    Without CONSULT-III

    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector and optical sensor connector.
    3. Check continuity (open circuit) between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 17 and optical sensor harness connector M15 terminal 1.

      17 - 1: Continuity should exist. 

    4. Check continuity (short circuit) between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 17 and ground.

      17 - Ground: Continuity should not exist. 

    Fig 1: Checking Continuity (Short Circuit) Between BCM Harness Connector M34 Terminal 17 And Ground
    G04917849Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

  3. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Check continuity (open circuit) between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 14 and optical sensor harness connector M15 terminal 2.

      14 - 2: Continuity should exist. 

    2. Check continuity (short circuit) between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 14 and ground.

      14 - Ground: Continuity should not exist. 

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity (Short Circuit) Between BCM Harness Connector M34 Terminal 14 And Ground
    G04917850Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

  4. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Check continuity (open circuit) between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 18 and optical sensor harness connector M15 terminal 3.

      18 - 3: Continuity should exist. 

    2. Check continuity (short circuit) between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 18 and ground.

      18 - Ground: Continuity should not exist. 

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity (Short Circuit) Between BCM Harness Connector M34 Terminal 18 And Ground
    G04917851Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

  5. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR VOLTAGE 
    1. Connect BCM connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 17 and ground.

      17 - Ground: Approx. 5V should exist. 

    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 17 And Ground
    G04917852Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace the optical sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NG: Replace BCM. Refer to "BCM ".

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