2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Combination Switch Inspection

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  1. SYSTEM CHECK 
    1. Referring to table below, check which system malfunctioning switch belongs to.
      DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

      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 - FR FOG -
      1. <<: Check the system to which malfunctioning switch belongs, and GO TO 2.
  2. 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.
    1. Connect CONSULT-II, and select "COMB SW" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
    2. Select "DATA MONITOR".
    3. Select "START", and confirm that other switches in malfunctioning system operate normally.

      Example: When the 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.

      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display
      G02359247Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II

    Operating combination switch, and confirm that other switches in malfunctioning system operate normally.

    Example: When the 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 

    1. Other switches in malfunctioning system operate normally.>>Replace lighting switch or wiper switch.
    2. Other switches in malfunctioning system do not operate normally.>>GO TO 3.
  3. HARNESS INSPECTION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM and combination switch connectors.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector of the suspect system and the corresponding combination switch connector terminals.
      Fig 2: Continuity Table
      G02359248Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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