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 Lock and Unlock Switch Check
- CHECK DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III
Check door lock and unlock switch ("CDL LOCK SW" and "CDL UNLOCK SW") in DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT-III.
DATA MONITOR MODETest item Condition CDL LOCK SW Door lock and unlock switch is turned to LOCK : ON Other than above : OFF CDL UNLOCK SW Door lock and unlock switch is turned to UNLOCK : ON Other than above : OFF Without CONSULT-III
Check voltage between BCM connector and ground
BCM CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTerminals Door lock and unlock switch condition Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) BCM connector Terminal M19 45 Ground Lock 0 Neutral / Unlock Battery voltage 46 Unlock 0 Neutral / Lock Battery voltage OK or NG
OK: Door lock and unlock switch is OK.
NG1: With power windows, GO TO 2.
NG2: Without power windows, GO TO 5.
- CHECK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect door lock/unlock switch.
- Check continuity between main power window and door lock/ unlock switch connector D5 terminals 10, 11 and connector D5 terminal 14 (without Automatic Close Power Windows) or connector D11 terminal 18 and connector D5 terminal 6 with connector D11 terminal 17 (with Automatic Close Power Windows).CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION
Terminals Condition Continuity 10 (18) 14 (17) Lock Yes Unlock/Neutral No 11 (6) Unlock Yes Lock/Neutral No - Check continuity between power window and door lock/unlock switch RH terminals 1, 2 and 3.CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION
Terminals Condition Continuity 1 3 Lock Yes Unlock/Neutral No 2 Unlock Yes Lock/Neutral No
Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/ Unlock Switch Connector D5 Terminals 10 (18), 11 (6) And Connector D5 Terminal 14 (17)Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 3.
NG: Replace door lock/unlock switch.
- CHECK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH GROUND HARNESS
- Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch or power window and door lock/unlock switch RH.
- Check continuity between main power window and door lock/ unlock switch connector D5 terminal 14 (without Automatic Close Power Windows) or connector D11 terminal 17 (with Automatic Close Power Windows) and ground.
14 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
17 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between power window and door lock/unlock switch RH connector D104 terminal 3 and ground
3 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK DOOR LOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT
- Disconnect BCM.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M19 (A) terminal 45 and main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D5 (B) terminal 10 (without Automatic Close Power Windows) or connector D11 (B) terminal 18 (with Automatic Close Power Windows) or power window and door lock/unlock switch RH connector D104 (C) terminal 1.
1 - 45 : Continuity should exist.
10 - 45 : Continuity should exist.
18 - 45 : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M19 terminal 45 and ground.
45 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M19 terminal 46 and main power window and door lock/unlock switch LH connector D5 terminal 11 or power window and door lock/unlock switch RH connector D104 terminal 2.
2 - 46 : Continuity should exist.
11 - 46 : Continuity should exist.
6 - 46 : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M19 terminal 46 and ground.
46 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M19 (A) Terminal 45 And Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector D5 (B) Terminal 10Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 8: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M19 Terminal 46 And Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch LH Connector D5 Terminal 11Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
NG: Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH LH
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect door lock/unlock switch LH.
- Check continuity between door lock/unlock switch LH terminals 1, 2 and 5.CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION
Terminals Condition Continuity 1 5 Lock Yes Unlock/Neutral No 2 Unlock Yes Lock/Neutral No
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 6.
NG: Replace door lock/unlock switch LH.
- CHECK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH GROUND HARNESS
Check continuity between door lock/unlock switch connector D6 terminal 5 and ground.
5 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 7.
NG: Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK DOOR LOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT
- Disconnect BCM.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M19 (A) terminal 45 and door lock/unlock switch LH connector D6 (B) terminal 1.
1 - 45 : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M19 (A) terminal 45 and ground.
45 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M19 (A) terminal 46 and door lock/unlock switch LH connector D6 (B) terminal 2.
2 - 46 : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M19 (A) terminal 46 and ground.
46 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
NG: Repair or replace harness.
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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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