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.
Combination Switch Inspection
- SYSTEM CHECK
Referring to table below, check which system malfunctioning switch belongs to.
System 1 System 2 System 3 System 4 System 5 - FRONT WASHER FRONT WIPER LO TURN LH TURN RH FRONT WIPER HI - FRONT WIPER INT PASSING HEAD LAMP 1 INT VOLUME 1 - - HEAD LAMP 2 HI BEAM - INT VOLUME 3 - - LIGHT SW 1ST INT VOLUME 2 - - FRONT FOG - Check the system to which the switch belongs, and GO TO 2.
- SYSTEM CHECK
With CONSULT
- Connect CONSULT, and select "COMB SW" on BCM "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
- Select "DATA MONITOR".
- Select "START", and confirm that other switches in the system operate normally.
Example: When turn signal LH is inoperative, confirm that PASSING, HEAD LAMP 2 or FRONT FOG (if equipped) turn ON-OFF normally.
Without CONSULT
Operate combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch), and confirm that other switches in the system operate normally.
Example: When a turn signal switch is inoperative, confirm that FRONT WIPER LO or FRONT WIPER INT turn ON-OFF normally.
Check results
Other switches in the system operate normally. >> Replace combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) or wiper switch.
Other switches in the system do not operate normally. >> GO TO 3.
- HARNESS INSPECTION
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect BCM connector and combination switch connector.
- Check for continuity between BCM harness connector of the suspect system and the corresponding combination switch harness connector.
Suspect system A B Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal 1 M18 Input 1 6 M28 6 Yes Output 1 36 1 2 Input 2 5 7 Output 2 35 2 3 Input 3 4 10 Output 3 34 3 4 Input 4 3 9 Output 4 33 4 5 Input 5 2 8 Output 5 32 5 - Check for continuity between the BCM harness connector in suspect system and ground.
Suspect system BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal 1 M18 Input 1 6 No Output 1 36 2 Input 2 5 Output 2 35 3 Input 3 4 Output 3 34 4 Input 4 3 Output 4 33 5 Input 5 2 Output 5 32 Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Check harness between BCM and combination switch for open or short circuit.
- CHECK BCM OUTPUT TERMINAL
- Connect BCM and combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) connectors.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) and wiper switch to OFF position.
- Set wiper dial to position 4.
- Check BCM output terminal voltage waveform of suspect system.
Suspect system Terminal Reference value (+) (-) Combination switch connector Terminal 1 M28 1 Ground 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 OK or NG
OK: Open circuit in combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch), GO TO 5.
NG: Replace BCM. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
- COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Referring to table below, perform combination switch inspection.
Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Replace combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) Confirm check results OK INSPECTION END Confirm check results OK INSPECTION END Confirm check results OK INSPECTION END NG Replace wiper switch NG Replace switch base NG Confirm symptom again Inspection end.
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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.