2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Horn Function Check

First perform the "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" in "BCM" with CONSULT-III, then perform the trouble diagnosis of malfunction system indicated "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" of "BCM". Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ".

  1. CHECK HORN FUNCTION 

    Does horn sound with horn switch?

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Check horn circuit. Refer to "HORN ".

  2. CHECK IPDM E/R INPUT SIGNAL 

    Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector and ground.

    CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Terminals Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    IPDM E/R connector Terminal
    E43 13 Ground Battery voltage

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R "

    NG: GO TO 3.

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Connector And Ground
    G04927601Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK HORN RELAY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R and horn relay connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and horn relay harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      A B Continuity
      IPDM E/R connector Terminal Horn relay connector Terminal
      E43 13 H-1 1 Yes
    4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      A Ground Continuity
      IPDM E/R connector Terminal
      E43 13 No

    OK or NG 

    OK: Check condition of harness and connector.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Ground
    G04927602Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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