Steering Switch Check

2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION Steering Switch Check
  1. CHECK HARNESS
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect audio unit connector M92 and spiral cable connector M30.
    3. Check continuity between audio unit connector terminal and spiral cable connector terminal.
      Terminals Continuity
      A B
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M92 6 M30 33 Yes
      15 25
      16 31
    4. Check continuity between audio unit and ground.
      Terminals Continuity
      A (-)
      Connector Terminal
      M92 6 Ground No
      15
      16
      Fig 1: Checking Harness
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      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 2.

      NG: Repair harness.

  2. SPIRAL CABLE CHECK
    1. Disconnect spiral cable connector M78.
    2. Check continuity between spiral cable terminals.

      15 - 33: Continuity should exist  .

      17 - 31: Continuity should exist  .

      19 - 25: Continuity should exist  .

      Fig 2: Checking Spiral Cable
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      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 3.

      NG: Replace spiral cable. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  3. CHECK STEERING SWITCH RESISTANCE

    Check resistance between spiral cable connector M78 terminals.

    Terminal Signal name Condition Resistance (Ω) (Approx.)
    17 19 Seek (down) Depress Seek down switch. 165
    Mode/End Depress "MODE" switch. 0
    Volume (down) Depress volume down switch. 652
    15 19 Seek (up) Depress Seek up switch. 165
    Phone/Send Depress "PHONE/SEND" switch. 0
    Volume (up) Depress volume up switch. 652
    Fig 3: Checking Steering Switch
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

    NG: Replace steering switch. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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