2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Combination Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. SYSTEM CHECK 
    1. Referring to table below, check which system malfunctioning switch belongs to.
    SYSTEM CHECK REFERENCE

    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 LAMP 1
    INT VOLUME 1 RR WASHER - HEAD LAMP 2 HI BEAM
    RR WIPER INT INT VOLUME 3 - - LIGHT SW 1ST
    INT VOLUME 2 RR WIPER ON - - -
    • 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 HI BEAM switch is malfunctioning, confirm that "TURN RH", "HEAD LAMP 1" and "LIGHT SW 1 ST" in System 5, to which the HI BEAM switch belongs, turn ON-OFF normally.

    Fig 1: Scan Tool Display "Data Monitor"
    G02405781Courtesy 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 HI BEAM switch is malfunctioning, confirm that "TURN RH", "HEAD LAMP 1" and "LIGHT SW 1 ST" in System 5, to which HI BEAM switch belongs, turn ON-OFF 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.
  3. HARNESS INSPECTION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM and combination switch connectors.
    3. Check for continuity between BCM harness connector of the suspect system and the corresponding combination switch connector terminals.
      Fig 2: BCM Harness Connector M90 Terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 32, 34, 35, 36, Combination Switch Connector M29 Terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & Ground Continuity Specifications Table
      G02405782Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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