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Operation Procedure Nissan Altima L31 facelift

Lighting System: Overview 20 illustrations ~940 words

Operation Procedure

  1. Touch "HEAD LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
  2. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
  3. Touch either "ALL SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on the "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen DATA MONITOR All signals Monitors all the signals. Selection from menu Selects and monitors individual signal.
  4. Touch "START".
  5. When "SELECTION FROM MENU" is selected, touch individual items to be monitored. When "ALL SIGNALS" is selected, all the items will be monitored.
  6. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring, then the status of the monitored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch "STOP".
  1. Touch "HEAD LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
  2. Touch "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
  3. Touch item to be tested and check operation of the selected item.
  4. During the operation check, touching "BACK" deactivates the operation.
CAUTIONIf CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carries out CAN communication.

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  1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the ignition switch ON.
  2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
  3. Touch "IPDM E/R" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. If "IPDM E/R" is not displayed, go to " «CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT»(ref-232720-S10414846982006052000000) "
  4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
  1. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
  2. Touch "ALL SIGNALS", "MAIN SIGNALS" or "SELECT FROM MENU" on the "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen. DATA MONITOR ALL SIGNALS All items will be monitored. MAIN SIGNALS Monitor the predetermined item. SELECT FROM MENU Select any item for monitoring.
  3. Touch "START".
  4. Touch the required monitoring item on "SELECT ITEM MENU". In "ALL SIGNALS", all items are monitored. In "MAIN SIGNALS", predetermined items are monitored.
  5. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring to record the status of the item being monitored. To stop recording, touch "STOP".

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Scheme 18: All Items, Main Items, Select Item Menu
Scheme 18: All Items, Main Items, Select Item Menu

Note. Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the display may not be correct.

  1. Touch "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
  2. Touch item to be tested, and check operation.
  3. Touch "START".
  4. Touch "STOP" while testing to stop the operation.

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Scheme 21: Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)
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  1. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen. Select "LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen. Touch "HI" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen. Make sure HI beam headlamps operate. HI beam headlamps should operate. OK or NG OK: GO TO 2. NG: GO TO 4 .
  2. INSPECTION 1 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Carry out BCM self-diagnosis. Displayed results of self-diagnosis NO MALFUNCTION DETECTED: GO TO 3. CAN COMMUNICATION OR CAN SYSTEM: Inspect the BCM CAN communications system. Refer to " «CAN COMMUNICATION»(ref-232740-S30757672302006051900000) ". OPEN DETECT 1 - 5: Inspect combination switch system. Refer to " «COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION»(ref-232748-S42877991142006052000000) ".
  3. INSPECTION 2 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor, make sure "HI BEAM SW" turns ON-OFF linked with operation of lighting switch. When lighting switch is in HIGH position: HI BEAM SW ON OK or NG OK: Replace BCM. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM»(ref-232757-S32954183312006051900000) ". NG: Replace lighting switch. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-232748-S21936747122006052000000) ".
  4. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect headlamp RH and LH connectors. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen. Select "LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen. Touch "HI" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen. When headlamp high beam is operating, check voltage between headlamp RH and LH harness connector terminals and ground. OK or NG OK: GO TO 6 . NG: GO TO 5.
  5. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E122 terminal 27 (L/W) and headlamp RH harness connector E110 terminal 1 (L/W). 27 (L/W) - 1 (L/W): Continuity should exist. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E122 terminal 28 (G) and headlamp LH harness connector E11 terminal 1 (G). 28 (G) - 1(G): Continuity should exist. OK or NG OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R»(ref-232731-S13506618902006051900000) ". NG: Repair harness or connector.
  6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND Check continuity between headlamp RH harness connector E110 terminal 2 (B) and ground. 2 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist. Check continuity between headlamp LH harness connector E11 terminal 2 (B) and ground. 2 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist. OK or NG OK: Check headlamp connector for damage or poor connection. Repair as necessary. NG: Repair harness or connector.

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Scheme 28: Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (One Side)
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  1. BULB INSPECTION Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb. OK or NG OK: GO TO 2. NG: Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to " «HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM»(ref-232748-S36253771292006052000000) ".
  2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP Disconnect inoperative headlamp connector. Turn the HI beam headlamps ON. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp connector terminal and ground. OK or NG OK: GO TO 3. NG: GO TO 4 .
  3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND Turn the HI beam headlamps OFF. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp connector terminal and ground. OK or NG OK: Check headlamp connector for damage or poor connection. Repair as necessary. NG: Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.
  4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and headlamp connector. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector terminals and inoperative headlamp harness connector terminals. OK or NG OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R»(ref-232731-S13506618902006051900000) ". NG: Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair as necessary.