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Interior Lighting System: Diagnosis Nissan Note E12

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ACTIVE TEST

Test ItemDescription
DOOR LOCKThis test is able to check door lock operation [OTR ULK/AS UNLK/DR UNLK/ALL UNLK/ALL LOCK].
Test ItemDescription
INT LAMPThis test is able to check interior room lamp operation [On/Off].

SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT

Refer to " DTC INDEX ".

Test ItemDescription
INSIDE BUZZERThis test is able to check combination meter warning chime operation [Take Out/Knob/Key/Off].
LCDThis test is able to check combination meter display information [Off/LK WN/OUTKEY/NO KY/BATT/INSRT/SFT P/ROTAT/ID NG/B & P I/B & P N].
BATTERY SAVERThis test is able to check battery saver operation [On/Off].
ENGINE SW ILLUMIThis test is able to check push-button ignition switch START indicator operation [On/Off].
PUSH SWITCH INDICATORThis test is able to check push-button ignition switch indicator operation [On/Off].
INT LAMPThis test is able to check interior room lamp operation [On/Off].
INDICATORThis test is able to check combination meter warning lamp operation [KEY ON/KEY IND/Off].
FLASHERThis test is able to check hazard lamp operation [LH/RH/Off].
OUTSIDE BUZZERThis test is able to check Intelligent Key warning buzzer operation [On/Off].
HORNThis test is able to check horn operation [On].
P RANGEThis test is able to check CVT shift selector illumination operation [On/Off].
Test itemDescription
BATTERY SAVERThis test is able to check battery saver operation [On/Off].
Test ItemDescription
DOOR LOCKThis test is able to check door lock operation [OTR ULK/DR UNLK/ALL UNLK/ALL LCK].
Test ItemDescription
INT LAMPThis test is able to check interior room lamp operation [On/Off].
Test itemDescription
BATTERY SAVERThis test is able to check battery saver operation [On/Off].

BCM (BODY CONTROL SYSTEM) (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM): Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to " WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINK Check that the following fuses and fusible link are not blown. Terminal No. Signal name Fuses and fusible link No. 57 Battery power supply 12 (10A) 70 G (40A) Is the fuse blown? YES: Replace the blown fuse or fusible link after repairing the affected circuit. NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT Disconnect BCM connector M99. Check voltage between BCM connector M99 and ground. BCM Ground Voltage Connector Terminal M99 57 - Battery voltage 70 Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Repair harness or connector.
  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT Check continuity between BCM connector M99 and ground. BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M99 67 - Yes Is the inspection result normal? YES: Inspection End. NO: Repair harness or connector.

BCM (BODY CONTROL SYSTEM) (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM): Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to " WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINK Check that the following fuses and fusible link are not blown. Terminal No. Signal name Fuses and fusible link No. 37 Battery power supply 8 (10A) 42 12 (10A) 50 G (40A) 11 Ignition switch ACC or ON 18 (10A) 38 Ignition switch ON or START 2 (10A) Is the fuse blown? YES: Replace the blown fuse or fusible link after repairing the affected circuit. NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect BCM connectors. Check voltage between BCM connector and ground. BCM Ground Ignition switch position Connector Terminal - OFF ACC ON M18 11 0 V Battery voltage Battery voltage 37 Battery voltage 38 0 V 0 V M19 42 Battery voltage Battery voltage 50 Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Repair harness or connector.
  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT Check continuity between BCM connector and ground. BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M19 55 - Yes Is the inspection result normal? YES: Inspection End. NO: Repair harness or connector.

Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to " WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK BATTERY SAVER OUTPUT/POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT CONSULT Turn ignition switch ON. Select BATTERY SAVER of BCM (BATTERY SAVER) active test item. While operating the test item, check voltage between BCM connector and ground. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) (+) (-) Test item Voltage Connector Terminal BATTERY SAVER M99 56 Ground OFF 0V ON Battery voltage CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) (+) (-) Test item Voltage Connector Terminal BATTERY SAVER M19 43 Ground OFF 0V ON Battery voltage Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 2. NO: Replace BCM after making sure battery saver output/power supply circuit is not shorted to voltage. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675612-S22326735462014120500000) " (with Intelligent Key) or " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675613-S40874896552014120500000) " (without Intelligent Key).
  2. CHECK BATTERY SAVER OUTPUT/POWER SUPPLY OPEN CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the following connectors. BCM Interior room lamp Map lamp (if equipped) Cargo lamp Check continuity between BCM connector and each interior lamp connector. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Each interior lamp Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M99 56 Interior room lamp R7 2 Yes Map lamp (if equipped) R2 4 Trunk room lamp B21 1 CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Each interior lamp Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M19 43 Interior room lamp R7 2 Yes Map lamp (if equipped) R2 4 Trunk room lamp B21 1 Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Repair or replace the harness or connector.
  3. CHECK BATTERY SAVER OUTPUT/POWER SUPPLY SHORT CIRCUIT Check continuity between BCM connector and ground. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) Connector Terminal - Continuity M99 56 Ground No CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) Connector Terminal - Continuity M19 43 Ground No Is the inspection result normal? YES: Check that each interior room lamp has no internal short circuit. NO: Repair or replace the harness or connector.

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to " WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL OUTPUT CONSULT Turn ignition switch OFF. Remove all the bulbs of map lamp and interior room lamp. Turn ignition switch ON. Select INT LAMP of BCM (INT LAMP) ACTIVE TEST item. While operating the test item, check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Test item Continuity Connector Terminal M99 63 INT LAMP On Yes Off No CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Test item Continuity Connector Terminal M19 45 INT LAMP On Yes Off No Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 2. Fixed ON: GO TO 3 . Fixed OFF: Replace BCM after making sure battery saver output/power supply circuit is not shorted to voltage. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675612-S22326735462014120500000) " (with Intelligent Key) or " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675613-S40874896552014120500000) " (without Intelligent Key).
  2. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL OPEN CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect BCM connector and map lamp connector or interior room lamp connector. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and map lamp harness connector or interior room lamp harness connector. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Lamp Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M99 63 R2 (map lamp) 2 Yes R7 (interior room lamp) 3 CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Lamp Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M19 45 R2 (map lamp) 2 Yes R7 (interior room lamp) 3 Is the inspection result normal? YES: Check that map lamp or interior room lamp has no internal open circuit. NO: Repair or replace harness or connector.
  3. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SHORT CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect BCM connector. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M99 63 No CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M19 45 No Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace BCM after making sure battery saver output/power supply circuit is not shorted to voltage. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675612-S22326735462014120500000) " (with Intelligent Key) or " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675613-S40874896552014120500000) " (without Intelligent Key). NO: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SHORT CIRCUIT Disconnect interior room lamp connector or map lamp connector. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M99 63 No CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M19 45 No Is the inspection result normal? YES: Check that map lamp or interior room lamp has no internal short circuit. NO: Repair or replace harness or connector.

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to " WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK CARGO LAMP OUTPUT Turn ignition switch OFF. Remove the cargo lamp bulb. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Condition Continuity Connector Terminal M100 49 Back door Open Yes Closed No CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Condition Continuity Connector Terminal M20 70 Back door Open Yes Closed No Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 2. Fixed ON: GO TO 3 . Fixed OFF: Replace BCM after making sure battery saver output/power supply circuit is not shorted to voltage. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675612-S22326735462014120500000) " (with Intelligent Key) or " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675613-S40874896552014120500000) " (without Intelligent Key).
  2. CHECK CARGO LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT Check continuity between BCM harness connector and cargo lamp harness connector. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Cargo lamp Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M100 49 B21 4 Yes CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Cargo lamp Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M20 70 B21 4 Yes Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace cargo lamp. NO: Repair or replace the harness or connector.
  3. CHECK TRUNK ROOM LAMP SHORT CIRCUIT Disconnect BCM harness connector. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground. CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M100 49 No CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M20 70 No Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace BCM after making sure battery saver output/power supply circuit is not shorted to voltage. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675612-S22326735462014120500000) " (with Intelligent Key) or " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675613-S40874896552014120500000) " (without Intelligent Key). NO: Repair or replace the harness or connector.

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to " WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION OPERATION CONSULT Turn the ignition switch ON. Select ENGINE SW ILLUMI of BCM (INTELLIGENT KEY) active test item. While operating the test item, check voltage between push-button ignition switch connector and ground. Terminals Test item Voltage (+) (-) Push-button ignition switch Ground ENGINE SW ILLUMI Connector Terminal M25 5 ON Battery voltage OFF 0 V Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 4 . NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION POWER SUPPLY OPEN CIRCUIT Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect BCM connector and push-button ignition switch connector. Check continuity between BCM connector and push-button ignition switch connector. BCM Push-button ignition switch Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M98 90 M25 5 Yes Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Repair or replace the harness or connectors.
  3. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION POWER SUPPLY SHORT CIRCUIT Check continuity between BCM connector M98 terminal 90 and ground. BCM Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M98 90 No Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace BCM. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675612-S22326735462014120500000) ". NO: Repair or replace the harness or connectors.
  4. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION GROUND CIRCUIT Turn the ignition switch OFF Disconnect push-button ignition switch connector. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch connector and ground. Push-button ignition switch Ground Continuity Connector Terminal M25 6 Yes Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace push-button ignition switch. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675633-S19333351202014120500000) ". NO: GO TO 5.
  5. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT Disconnect BCM connector. Check continuity between BCM connector and push-button ignition switch connector. BCM Push-button ignition switch Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M98 92 M25 6 Yes Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace BCM. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675612-S22326735462014120500000) ". NO: Repair or replace the harness or connectors.

Symptom Table

CAUTIONPerform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagnosis if any DTC is detected.
SymptomPossible causeInspection item
Interior room lamp does not turn ON even though the door is open. (It turns ON when turning the interior room lamp ON.) Interior room lamp does not turn OFF even though the door is closed.Harness between BCM and each door switch Harness between BCM and each interior room lamp BCMDoor switch circuit Refer to DOOR SWITCH (with Intelligent Key) or DOOR SWITCH (without Intelligent Key).
Interior room lamp control circuit Refer to INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT .
Interior room lamp timer does not activate. (It turns ON/OFF when the door opens/closes.)Check the interior room lamp setting. Refer to INT LAMP (with Intelligent Key) or INT LAMP (without Intelligent Key).
Interior room lamp battery saver does not activate.Check the interior room lamp battery saver setting. Refer to BATTERY SAVER (with Intelligent Key) or BATTERY SAVER (without Intelligent Key).
Cargo lamp does not turn ON even though the back door is open. (It turns ON when turning the cargo lamp ON.)Harness between BCM and cargo lamp Harness between BCM and back door switch BCMBack door switch circuit Refer to BACK DOOR REQUEST SWITCH (with Intelligent Key) or DOOR SWITCH (without Intelligent Key).
Cargo lamp circuit Refer to CARGO LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT .

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Exploded View
Scheme 1: Exploded View

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: REMOVAL
Scheme 2: REMOVAL

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3
  1. Release lens pawls using a suitable tool (A) and remove.
  2. Release map lamp pawl using suitable tool (A).
  3. Disconnect the harness connector from map lamp and remove.

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