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.
Combination Switch Inspection
- SYSTEM CHECK
- Referring to table below, check which system malfunctioning switch belongs to.COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION CHART
System 1 System 2 System 3 System 4 System 5 - FR WASHER FR WIPER LO TURN LH TURN RH FR WIPER HI - FR WIPER INT PASSING HEAD LAMP1 INT VOLUME 1 RR WASHER - HEAD LAMP2 HI BEAM RR WIPER INT INT VOLUME 3 AUTO LIGHT - LIGHT SW 1ST INT VOLUME 2 RR WIPER ON - FRFOG - Check the system to which malfunctioning switch belongs, and GO TO 2.
- Referring to table below, check which system malfunctioning switch belongs to.
- SYSTEM CHECK
With CONSULT-II
CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.- Connect CONSULT-II, and select "COMB SW" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
- Select "DATA MONITOR".
- Select "START", and confirm that other switches in malfunctioning system operate normally.
Example: When auto light switch is malfunctioning, confirm that "FRONT WIPER LOW" and "FRONT WIPER INT" in System 3, to which the auto light switch belongs, turn ON-OFF normally.
Without CONSULT-II
Operating combination switch, and confirm that other switches in malfunctioning system operate normally. Example: When auto light switch is malfunctioning, confirm that FRONT WIPER LOW and FRONT WIPER INT in System 3, to which the auto light switch belongs, operate normally.
Check results
- Other switches in malfunctioning system operate normally. Replace lighting switch or wiper switch.
- Other switches in malfunctioning system do not operate normally.: GO TO 3.
- HARNESS INSPECTION
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect BCM and combination switch connectors.
- Check for continuity between BCM harness connector of the suspect system and the corresponding combination switch connector terminals.Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Of Suspect System And Corresponding Combination Switch Connector Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CONTINUITY CHECK CHARTSuspect system Terminals Continuity BCM Combination switch Connector Terminal (Wire color) Connector Terminal (Wire color) 1 M34 Input 1 6 (R/W) M29 6 (R/W) Yes Output 1 36 (L/W) 1 (L/W) 2 Input 2 5 (R/B) 7 (R/B) Output 2 35 (G/B) 2 (G/B) 3 Input 3 4 (R/G) 10 (R/G) Output 3 34 (LG/R) 3 (LG/R) 4 Input 4 3 (P/L) 9 (P/L) Output 4 33 (G/Y) 4 (G/Y) 5 Input 5 2 (R) 8 (R) Output 5 32 (LG/B) 5 (LG/B) - Check for continuity between each terminal of BCM harness connector in suspect malfunctioning system and ground.CONTINUITY CHECK CHART
Suspect system Terminals Continuity BCM (+) (-) Connector Terminal (Wire color) 1 M34 Input 1 6(R/W) Ground No Output 1 36 (L/W) 2 input 2 5 (R/B) Output 2 35 (G/B) 3 Input 3 4 (R/G) Output 3 34 (LG/R) 4 Input 4 3 (P/L) Output 4 33 (G/Y) 5 Input 5 2 (R) Output 5 32 (LG/B)
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Check harness between BCM and combination switch for open or short circuit.
- BCM OUTPUT TERMINAL INSPECTION
- Turn lighting switch and wiper switch into OFF.
- Set wiper dial position 4.
- Connect BCM and combination switch connectors, and check BCM output terminal voltage waveform of suspect malfunctioning system.BCM OUTPUT TERMINAL INSPECTION CHART
Suspect system Terminals Combination switch (+) (-) Connector Terminal (Wire color) 1 M17 1 (L/W) Ground 2 2 (GB) 3 3 (LG/R) 4 4 (G/Y) 5 5 (LG/B)
OK or NG
- OK: Open circuit in combination switch, GO TO 5.
- NG: Replace BCM.
- COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Referring to table below, perform combination switch inspection.
COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION CHARTProcedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Replace lighting switch. Confirm check results. OK INSPECTION END Confirm check results. OK INSPECTION END Confirm check results. OK INSPECTION END NG Replace wiper switch. NG Replace switch base. NG Confirm symptom again. INSPECTION END
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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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