K ELECTRICAL

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SECTION
LIGHTING SYSTEM C

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 4 HEADLAMP AIMING ........................................... 27 F
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System AIMING ADJUSTMENT ...................................... 28
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Bulb Replacement .................................................. 28
SIONER” .................................................................. 4 HEADLAMP ......................................................... 28 G
General precautions for service operations ............. 4 FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP ............................ 29
HEADLAMP (FOR USA) ............................................ 5 Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location..... 5 COMBINATION LAMP ......................................... 29
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System Description .................................................. 5 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 30
OUTLINE ............................................................... 5 COMBINATION LAMP - XENON TYPE .............. 30
BATTERY SAVER CONTROL .............................. 6 HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION ................................... 6 SYSTEM - .................................................................. 32 I
XENON HEADLAMP (IF EQUIPPED) .................. 6 Component Parts and Harness Connector Location... 32
CAN Communication System Description ................ 7 System Description ................................................. 32
Wiring Diagram — H/LAMP — ................................. 8 HEADLAMP OPERATION ................................... 33 J
HALOGEN ............................................................. 8 BATTERY SAVER CONTROL ............................. 34
XENON ............................................................... 10 AUTO LIGHT OPERATION ................................. 34
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM ............. 12 DAYTIME LIGHT OPERATION ........................... 34 LT
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R ..... 13 XENON HEADLAMP (IF EQUIPPED) ................. 34
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ................ 13 OPERATION ........................................................ 34
Preliminary Check .................................................. 13 CAN Communication System Description .............. 35
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR- Schematic ............................................................... 36 L
CUIT .................................................................... 13 Wiring Diagram — DTRL — ................................... 37
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ................................. 15 How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ................ 40
CONSULT-II OPERATION .................................. 15 Preliminary Check .................................................. 40 M
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 16 CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION ........................ 40
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 16 Trouble Diagnosis ................................................... 41
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) ......................... 17 Aiming Adjustment .................................................. 42
CONSULT-II OPERATION .................................. 17 Bulb Replacement .................................................. 42
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 18 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 42
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 18 Removal and Installation ........................................ 42
Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides) ..... 19 DAYTIME LIGHT CONTROL UNIT ..................... 42
Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (One Side) ....... 21 AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM ............................................. 43
High-Beam Indicator Lamp Does Not Illuminate ... 22 Component Parts and Harness Connector Location... 43
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides) ... 22 System Description ................................................. 43
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side) ...... 24 OUTLINE ............................................................. 43
Headlamps Do Not Turn OFF ................................ 25 BATTERY SAVER CONTROL ............................. 44
One Xenon Headlamp Does Not Illuminate At Full SHUT OFF DELAY .............................................. 44
Brightness .............................................................. 26 CAN Communication System Description .............. 44
One Xenon Headlamp Flickers .............................. 26 Major Components and Functions .......................... 44
Aiming Adjustment ................................................. 27 Wiring Diagram — AUTO/L — ................................ 45

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 Terminals and Reference Values for BCM .............. 47 CUIT .....................................................................80
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R ...... 48 CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ..................................81
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ................ 49 CONSULT-II OPERATION ...................................81
Preliminary Check .................................................. 49 DATA MONITOR .................................................82
SETTING CHANGE FUNCTIONS ....................... 49 ACTIVE TEST ......................................................82
CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION ........................ 49 Turn Signal Lamp Does Not Operate ......................82
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR- Hazard Warning Lamp Does Not Operate But Turn
CUIT .................................................................... 49 Signal Lamps Operate ............................................84
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .................................. 51 Turn Signal Indicator Lamp Does Not Operate .......85
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................... 51 Bulb Replacement ...................................................85
WORK SUPPORT ............................................... 52 FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP .............................85
DATA MONITOR .................................................. 52 REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP ...............................85
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 53 Removal and Installation .........................................85
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) .......................... 54 FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP .............................85
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................... 54 REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP ...............................85
DATA MONITOR .................................................. 55 LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ................86
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 55 Removal and Installation .........................................86
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom .................... 56 REMOVAL ...........................................................86
Lighting Switch Inspection ...................................... 56 Switch Circuit Inspection .........................................86
Auto Light Sensor System Inspection ..................... 57 HAZARD SWITCH .....................................................87
FRONT FOG LAMP .................................................. 59 Removal and Installation .........................................87
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location... 59 REMOVAL ...........................................................87
System Description ................................................. 59 COMBINATION SWITCH ..........................................88
OUTLINE ............................................................. 59 Wiring Diagram — COMBSW — ............................88
BATTERY SAVER CONTROL ............................. 60 Combination Switch Reading Function ...................89
CAN Communication System Description .............. 60 CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ..................................89
Wiring Diagram — F/FOG — .................................. 61 CONSULT-II OPERATION ...................................89
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM .............. 62 DATA MONITOR ..................................................90
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R ...... 63 Combination Switch Inspection ...............................91
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ................ 63 Removal and Installation .........................................93
Preliminary Check .................................................. 64 Switch Circuit Inspection .........................................93
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR- STOP LAMP ..............................................................94
CUIT .................................................................... 64 Wiring Diagram — STOP/L — ................................94
CONSULT-II Function ............................................. 65 Bulb Replacement ...................................................96
Front Fog Lamps Do Not Illuminate (Both Sides) ... 65 HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ...........................96
Front Fog Lamp Does Not Illuminate (One Side) ... 66 WITHOUT REAR AIR SPOILER ..........................96
Aiming Adjustment .................................................. 67 STOP LAMP ........................................................96
ALL EXCEPT SE-R MODELS ............................. 67 Removal and Installation .........................................96
SE-R MODELS .................................................... 67 HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP ...........................96
Bulb Replacement .................................................. 69 WITH REAR AIR SPOILER EXCEPT SE-R ........96
ALL EXCEPT SE-R MODELS ............................. 69 WITHOUT REAR AIR SPOILER ..........................96
SE-R MODELS .................................................... 69 REAR COMBINATION LAMP ..............................96
Removal and Installation ........................................ 69 BACK-UP LAMP .......................................................97
ALL EXCEPT SE-R MODELS ............................. 69 Wiring Diagram — BACK/L — ................................97
SE-R MODELS .................................................... 70 Bulb Replacement ...................................................98
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS... 71 REMOVAL ...........................................................98
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location... 71 INSTALLATION ...................................................98
System Description ................................................. 71 Removal and Installation .........................................98
TURN SIGNAL OPERATION ............................... 71 PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ......99
HAZARD LAMP OPERATION ............................. 72 Component Parts and Harness Connector Location...99
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM OPERA- System Description .................................................99
TION .................................................................... 73 OPERATION BY LIGHTING SWITCH .................99
CAN Communication System Description .............. 73 BATTERY SAVER CONTROL ........................... 100
Schematic ............................................................... 74 CAN Communication System Description ............ 100
Wiring Diagram — TURN — ................................... 75 Schematic ............................................................. 101
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM .............. 78 Wiring Diagram — TAIL/L — ................................. 102
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ................ 79 Terminals and Reference Values for BCM ............ 105
Preliminary Check .................................................. 80 Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R .... 106
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR- How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis .............. 106

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 Preliminary Check ................................................ 107 DATA MONITOR ............................................... 126
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR- ACTIVE TEST ................................................... 127 A
CUIT .................................................................. 107 Interior Room Lamp Control Does Not Operate ... 128
CONSULT-II Functions ......................................... 108 Ignition Keyhole Illumination Control Does Not
Parking, License Plate and/or Tail Lamps Do Not Operate ................................................................. 129 B
Illuminate .............................................................. 108 All Step Lamps Do Not Operate ........................... 131
Parking, License Plate and Tail Lamps Do Not Turn All Interior Room Lamps Do Not Operate ............. 132
OFF (After Approx. 10 Minutes) ............................112 Bulb Replacement ................................................ 132
Bulb Replacement .................................................113 ROOM OR SPOT LAMP ................................... 132 C
LICENSE PLATE LAMP .....................................113 STEP LAMP ...................................................... 132
FRONT TURN SIGNAL (PARKING) LAMP .......113 VANITY MIRROR LAMP ................................... 132
TAIL LAMP .........................................................113 TRUNK ROOM LAMP ....................................... 133 D
Removal and Installation .......................................113 Removal and Installation ...................................... 133
LICENSE PLATE LAMP .....................................113 IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION LAMP .... 133
FRONT TURN SIGNAL (PARKING) LAMP .......113 ROOM LAMP .................................................... 133 E
REAR COMBINATION LAMP ............................113 STEP LAMP ...................................................... 133
INTERIOR ROOM LAMP .........................................114 TRUNK ROOM LAMP ....................................... 134
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location..114 ILLUMINATION ....................................................... 135
System Description ...............................................114 Component Parts and Harness Connector Location. 135 F
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND .....................114 System Description ............................................... 135
SWITCH OPERATION .......................................115 ILLUMINATION OPERATION BY LIGHTING
ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION ...................116 SWITCH ............................................................ 136 G
INTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL..117 BATTERY SAVER CONTROL ........................... 137
Schematic .............................................................118 CAN Communication System Description ............ 137
Wiring Diagram — INT/L — ..................................119 Schematic ............................................................. 138 H
Models With Vanity Lamps ................................... 122 Wiring Diagram — ILL — ...................................... 139
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM ........... 123 Bulb Replacement ................................................ 143
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis .............. 124 GLOVE BOX LAMP ........................................... 143
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Preliminary Check ................................................ 124 Removal and Installation ...................................... 143
INSPECTION FOR POWER SUPPLY AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH ................ 143
GROUND CIRCUIT ........................................... 124 BULB SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 144
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... 125 Headlamp ............................................................. 144 J
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................ 125 Exterior Lamp ....................................................... 144
WORK SUPPORT ............................................. 126 Interior Lamp/Illumination ..................................... 144
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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00011

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” EKS008LD

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
● To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
● Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
● Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
General precautions for service operations EKS008LE

● Never work with wet hands.

● The xenon headlamp system includes a high voltage generating
part. Be sure to disconnect battery negative cable (negative ter-
minal) or power fuse before removing, installing, or touching the
xenon headlamp (including lamp bulb).
● Turn the lighting switch OFF before disconnecting and connect-
ing the connector.
● When turning the xenon headlamp on and while it is illuminated,
never touch the harness, bulb, and socket of the headlamp.
● When checking the headlamp on/off operation, check it on vehi- PKIA0183E
cle and with the power connected to the vehicle-side connector.
● Do not touch the headlamp bulb glass surface with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it. Do not
touch the headlamp bulb just after the headlamp is turned off, because it is very hot.
● Install the xenon headlamp bulb socket correctly. If it is installed
improperly, high-voltage leak or corona discharge may occur
that can melt the bulb, connector, and housing. Do not illuminate
the xenon headlamp bulb out of the headlamp housing. Doing
so can cause fire and harm your eyes.
● When the bulb has burned out, wrap it in a thick vinyl bag and
discard. Do not break the bulb.
● Leaving the bulb removed from the headlamp housing for a long
period of time can deteriorate the performance of the lens and
reflector (dirt, clouding). Always prepare a new bulb and have it
on hand when replacing the bulb. EL-3422D

● When adjusting the headlamp aiming, turn the aiming adjust-

ment screw only in the tightening direction. (If it is necessary to loosen the screw, first fully loosen the
screw, and then turn it in the tightening direction.)
● Do not use organic solvent (paint thinner or gasoline) to clean lamps and to remove old sealant.

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HEADLAMP (FOR USA) PFP:26010

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Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS008LG

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System Description EKS008LH

Control of the headlamp system operation is dependent upon the position of the combination switch (lighting
switch). When the lighting switch is placed in the 2ND position, the BCM (body control module) receives input L
requesting the headlamps (and tail lamps) to illuminate. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R (intelli-
gent power distribution module engine room) across the CAN communication lines. The CPU (central pro-
cessing unit) of the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp high and headlamp low relay coils. When energized,
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these relays direct power to the respective headlamps, which then illuminate.
OUTLINE
Power is supplied at all times
● to headlamp high relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and
● to headlamp low relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and
● through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
● to BCM terminal 70.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 38.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 11.
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● to BCM terminal 67
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
Low Beam Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position, the BCM receives input requesting the headlamps to illuminate. This
input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R con-
trols the headlamp low relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power
● through 15A fuse (No. 36, located in the IPDM E/R)
● through IPDM E/R terminal 20
● to headlamp RH terminal 1, and
● through 15A fuse (No. 45, located in the IPDM E/R)
● through IPDM E/R terminal 30
● to headlamp LH terminal 1.
Ground is supplied
● to headlamp RH terminal 2
● to headlamp LH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, low beam headlamps illuminate.
High Beam Operation/Flash-to-Pass Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position and placed in HIGH or PASS position, the BCM receives input request-
ing the headlamp high beams to illuminate. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN com-
munication lines. The CPU of the combination meter controls the ON/OFF status of the HIGH BEAM indicator.
The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp high relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power
● through 10A fuse (No. 40, located in the IPDM E/R)
● through IPDM E/R terminal 27
● to headlamp RH terminal 1, and
● through 10A fuse (No. 38, located in the IPDM E/R)
● through IPDM E/R terminal 28
● to headlamp LH terminal 1.
Ground is supplied
● to headlamp RH terminal 2
● to headlamp LH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, the high beam headlamps illuminate.
BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the 2ND position (ON) and the ignition switch is turned from
ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver control feature is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes, unless the combination switch (lighting
switch) position is changed. If the combination switch (lighting switch) position is changed, then the headlamps
are turned off.
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION
Refer to LT-43, "System Description" for auto light operation.
XENON HEADLAMP (IF EQUIPPED)
The low beam headlamps may be equipped with xenon type bulbs. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament.
Instead, they produce light when a high voltage current is passed between two tungsten electrodes through a
mixture of xenon (an inert gas) and certain other metal halides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic
control of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color.
Following are some of the advantages of the xenon type headlamp.
● The light produced by the headlamps is a white color comparable to sunlight that is easy on the eyes.
● Light output is nearly double that of halogen headlamps, affording increased area of illumination.

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● The light features a high relative spectral distribution at wavelengths to which the human eye is most sen-
sitive. This means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehi- A
cle for added visibility.
● Power consumption is approximately 25 percent less than halogen headlamps, reducing battery load.
CAN Communication System Description EKS008LI
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Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

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Wiring Diagram — H/LAMP — EKS008LJ

HALOGEN

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XENON

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Terminals and Reference Values for BCM EKS008LK

Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

2 L Combination switch input 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

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Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

3 R/Y Combination switch input 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4

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Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

4 R/G Combination switch input 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4

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5 R/B Combination switch input 2

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON
6 R/W Combination switch input 1 Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

11 PU Ignition switch (ACC) ACC — Battery voltage

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

32 L/W Combination switch output 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

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Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

33 G/Y Combination switch output 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4

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Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

34 G/R Combination switch output 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4

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Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value A
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch
35 G/B Combination switch output 2
B

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON
36 G/W Combination switch output 1 Wiper dial position 4
C

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38 R Ignition switch (ON) ON — Battery voltage D

39 L CAN-H — — —
40 P CAN-L — — —
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67 B Ground ON — 0V
70 W/B Battery power supply (fusible link) OFF — Battery voltage

Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R EKS008LL

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Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition G
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Lighting switch OFF 0V

20 R/Y Headlamp low (RH) ON
2ND position ON Battery voltage H
Lighting switch OFF 0V
27 L/W Headlamp high (RH) ON HIGH or PASS
position ON Battery voltage
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Lighting switch OFF 0V
28 G Headlamp high (LH) ON HIGH or PASS
position ON Battery voltage
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Lighting switch OFF 0V
30 L Headlamp low (LH) ON
2ND position ON Battery voltage
48 L CAN-H — — — LT
49 P CAN-L — — —

How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis EKS008LM L

1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.
2. Understand operation description and function description. Refer to LT-5, "System Description" .
3. Perform the Preliminary Check. Refer to LT-13, "Preliminary Check" . M
4. Check symptom and repair or replace the cause of malfunction.
5. Do the headlamps operate normally? If YES: GO TO 6. If NO: GO TO 4.
6. Inspection End.
Preliminary Check EKS008LN

CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

1. CHECK FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check for blown fuses or fusible link.
Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.
Battery f
BCM Ignition switch ACC or ON position 6
Ignition switch ON or START position 1

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Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.

36
38
IPDM E/R Battery
40
45

Refer to LT-8, "Wiring Diagram — H/LAMP —" .

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse or fusible link is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse
or fusible link. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect BCM connectors.
2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector terminals and
ground.

BCM Ignition switch position

(+) (–)
OFF ACC ON
Connector Terminal
Battery Battery
11 0V
voltage voltage
M18
Battery
38 Ground 0V 0V
voltage
Battery Battery Battery
M20 70
voltage voltage voltage

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open between BCM and fuse or fus-
ible link.

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3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

Check continuity between BCM harness connector terminal and
ground.
BCM
Continuity
Connector Terminal
M20 67 Ground Yes
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check ground circuit harness.
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CONSULT-II Function (BCM) EKS008LO

A
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
BCM diagnostic
Diagnostic mode Description
test item
B
Supports inspections and adjustments. Commands are transmitted to the BCM
WORK SUPPORT for setting the status suitable for required operation, input/output signals are
received from the BCM and received data is displayed.
C
DATA MONITOR Displays BCM input/output data in real time.
ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
Inspection by part
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays BCM self-diagnosis results. D
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ECU PART NUMBER BCM part number can be read.
CONFIGURATION Performs BCM configuration read/write functions.
E

CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION: F
If 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.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON- G
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn igni-
tion switch ON.
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2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".

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3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.

If "BCM" is not indicated, go to GI-39, "Consult-II Data Link Con-
nector (DLC) Circuit" .

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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT TEST

ITEM" screen.

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DATA MONITOR
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.

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 SIG-
NALS" 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".
Display Item List
Monitor item name
Contents
"OPERATION OR UNIT"
IGN ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "IGN position (ON)/OFF, ACC position (OFF)" judged from the ignition switch signal.
ACC ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "ACC (ON)/OFF, Ignition OFF (OFF)" status judged from ignition switch signal.
Displays status (high beam switch: ON/Others: OFF) of high beam switch judged from lighting
HI BEAM SW "ON/OFF"
switch signal.
Displays status (headlamp switch: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch judged from lighting
HEAD LAMP SW 1 "ON/OFF"
switch signal.
Displays status (headlamp switch 2: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch 2 judged from light-
HEAD LAMP SW 2 "ON/OFF"
ing switch signal.
Displays status (lighting switch 1st position: ON/Others: OFF) of light switch judged from light-
LIGHT SW 1ST "ON/OFF"
ing switch signal.
Displays status (flash-to-pass switch: ON/Others: OFF) of flash-to-pass switch judged from
PASSING SW "ON/OFF"
lighting switch signal.

ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
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.
Display Item List
Display on CONSULT-II
Test item Description
screen
Tail light relay output TAIL LAMP Allows tail light relay to operate by switching ON-OFF at your option.

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Display on CONSULT-II
Test item Description
screen A
Headlamp relay output HEAD LAMP Allows headlamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF at your option.
Front fog lamp relay output FR FOG LAMP Allows fog lamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF at your option.
B
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) EKS008LP

CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
C
IPDM E/R diagnostic Mode Description
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays IPDM E/R self-diagnosis results.
DATA MONITOR Displays IPDM E/R input/output data in real time. D
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
E
CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be F
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carries out CAN communication.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the G
ignition switch ON.

BBIA0002E

J
2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".

LT

M
BCIA0029E

3. Touch "IPDM E/R" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.

If "IPDM E/R" is not displayed, go to GI-39, "Consult-II Data Link
Connector (DLC) Circuit" .

BCIA0030E

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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT DIAG

MODE" screen.

BCIA0031E

DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Touch "ALL SIGNALS", "MAIN SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on the "SELECT MONITOR
ITEM" screen.

ALL SIGNALS All items will be monitored.

MAIN SIGNALS Monitor the predetermined item.
SELECTION FROM MENU Select any item for monitoring.

3. Touch "START".
4. Touch the required monitoring item on "SELECTION FROM 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".
All Items, Main Items, Select Item Menu
Monitor item selection
CONSULT-II Display or
Item name ALL MAIN SELECTION Description
screen display unit
SIGNALS SIGNALS FROM MENU
Parking, license plate
TAIL&CLR REQ ON/OFF × × × Signal status input from BCM
and tail lamps request
Headlamp low beam
HL LO REQ ON/OFF × × × Signal status input from BCM
request
Headlamp high beam
HL HI REQ ON/OFF × × × Signal status input from BCM
request
Front fog lamps request FR FOG REQ ON/OFF × × × Signal status input from BCM

NOTE:
Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the dis-
play may not be correct.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
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.
Test item CONSULT-II screen display Description
Allows tail lamp relay to operate by switching operation ON-OFF at
Tail lamp relay output TAIL LAMP
your option

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Test item CONSULT-II screen display Description

A
Allows headlamp relay (HI, LO) to operate by switching operation
Headlamp relay (HI, LO) out-
(OFF, HI, LO) at your option (Head lamp high beam repeats ON-OFF
put
LAMPS every 1 second).
Front fog lamp relay (FOG) Allows fog lamp relay (FOG) to operate by switching operation ON- B
output OFF at your option

Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides) EKS008LQ

C
1. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST"
on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen. D
2. Select "LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
3. Touch “HI” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
E
4. Make sure HI beam headlamps operate.
HI beam headlamps should operate.
OK or NG F
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4. SKIA5774E
G
2. INSPECTION 1 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Carry out BCM self-diagnosis. H
Displayed results of self-diagnosis
NO MALFUNCTION DETECTED>> GO TO 3.
CAN COMMUNICATION OR CAN SYSTEM>> Inspect the BCM I
CAN communications system. Refer to LAN-20, "CAN
COMMUNICATION" .
OPEN DETECT 1 - 5>> Inspect combination switch system. Refer
J
to LT-91, "Combination Switch Inspection" .

LKIA0073E LT

3. INSPECTION 2 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM

Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor, L
make sure “HI BEAM SW” turns ON-OFF linked with operation of
lighting switch.
When lighting switch is in : HI BEAM SW ON M
HIGH position
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
NG >> Replace lighting switch. Refer to LT-86, "Removal and
Installation" . SKIA4193E

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4. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp RH and LH (high) connectors.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
5. Select “LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
6. Touch “HI” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
7. When headlamp high beam is operating, check voltage between
headlamp RH and LH (high) harness connector terminals and
ground. WKIA1252E

Headlamp (high)
Voltage
(+) (–)
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
RH E110
1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E11
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.

5. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector termi-
nals and headlamp RH and LH (high) harness connector termi-
nals.
A B
IPDM E/R Headlamp (high) Continuity
Terminal Terminal
connector connector
27 RH E110
E122 1 Yes WKIA4025E
28 LH E11

OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.

6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between headlamp RH (high) harness connec-
tor E110 terminal 2 and ground.
2 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between headlamp LH (high) harness connec-
tor E11 terminal 2 and ground.
2 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> Check headlamp connector for damage or poor connec-
tion. Repair as necessary. WKIA1050E

NG >> Repair harness or connector.

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Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (One Side) EKS008LR

1. BULB INSPECTION A

Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.

OK or NG B
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to LT-28, "HEADLAMP" .
C
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp (high) connector.
D
2. Turn the high beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp (high) connector
terminal and ground.
E
Headlamp (high)
Voltage
(+) (–)
(Approx.)
F
Connector Terminal
RH E110
1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 G
OK or NG
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OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4. H

3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND

1. Turn the high beam headlamps OFF. I
2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp (high) connec-
tor terminal and ground.
J
Headlamp (high)
Continuity
Connector Terminal
RH E110 LT
2 Ground Yes
LH E11
OK or NG L
OK >> Check headlamp (high) connector for damage or poor
connection. Repair as necessary. WKIA1050E

NG >> Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative

headlamp and ground. M

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4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS

1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and headlamp connector.
2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector termi-
nals and inoperative headlamp harness connector terminals.
A B
IPDM E/R Headlamp (high) Continuity
Terminal Terminal
connector connector
27 RH E110
E122 1 Yes
28 LH E11

OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and WKIA4025E

Installation of IPDM E/R" .

NG >> Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair
as necessary.
High-Beam Indicator Lamp Does Not Illuminate EKS008LS

1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect CAN communication system. Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "COMBINATION METER" .
NG >> Repair as necessary.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides) EKS008LT

1. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST

1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Select “LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
3. Touch “LO” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
4. Make sure low beam headlamps operate.
Low beam headlamps should operate.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4. SKIA5774E

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 LAN-20, "CAN
COMMUNICATION" .
OPEN DETECT 1 - 5>> Inspect combination switch system. Refer
to LT-89, "Combination Switch Reading Function" .
HEAD LAMP 1 SW or HEAD LAMP 2 SW>> Replace combination
switch. Refer to LT-93, "Removal and Installation" .
LKIA0073E

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3. INSPECTION 2 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM A

Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HEAD LAMP SW 1” and "HEAD LAMP SW 2" turns ON-
OFF linked with operation of lighting switch. B
When lighting switch is in : HEAD LAMP SW 1 ON
2ND position : HEAD LAMP SW 2 ON
OK or NG C
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
NG >> Replace combination switch. Refer to LT-93, "Removal D
and Installation" . WKIA4262E

4. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL E

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect headlamp RH and LH (low) connectors.
F
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
5. Select “LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen. G
6. Touch “LO” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
7. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between
headlamp RH and LH (low) harness connector terminals and H
ground.
Terminals
I
(+) Voltage
(–) (Approx.)
Headlamp (low)
Terminal
connector
J
RH E107
1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E13
WKIA4027E

OK or NG LT
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.
L
5. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
M
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector termi-
nals and headlamp RH and LH (low) harness connector termi-
nals.
A B
IPDM E/R Headlamp (low) Continuity
Terminal Terminal
connector connector
20 RH E107
E122 1 Yes WKIA4029E
30 LH E13

OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.

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6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between headlamp RH and LH (low) harness
connector terminals and ground.
Terminals
Headlamp (low) Continuity
Terminal
connector
RH E107
2 Ground Yes
LH E13

OK or NG
OK >> Check headlamp connector for damage or poor connec- WKIA4030E

tion. Repair as necessary.

NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side) EKS008LU

1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to LT-28, "HEADLAMP" .

2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP

1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp (low) connector.
2. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp (low) connector
terminal and ground.
Terminals
(+) Voltage
(–) (Approx.)
Headlamp (low)
Terminal
connector
RH E107
1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E13
OK or NG WKIA4552E

OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.

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3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND A

1. Turn the low beam headlamps OFF.
2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp (low) connector
terminal and ground. B

Terminals
Headlamp (low) Continuity
Terminal C
connector
RH E107
2 Ground Yes
LH E13 D
OK or NG
OK >> Check headlamp (low) and IPDM E/R connector. Repair WKIA4030E

as necessary. E
NG >> Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.

4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS F

1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector terminal
and inoperative headlamp (low) harness connector terminal. G

A B
IPDM E/R Headlamp (low) Continuity H
Terminal Terminal
connector connector
20 RH E107
E122 1 Yes
30 LH E13 I
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and WKIA4029E
J
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair
as necessary.
LT
Headlamps Do Not Turn OFF EKS008LV

1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

L
Select “BCM" on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HEAD LAMP SW 1” and “HEAD LAMP SW 2” turns ON-
OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.
M
When lighting switch is in : HEAD LAMP SW 1 OFF
OFF position : HEAD LAMP SW 2 OFF
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> GO TO 2.
SKIA5200E

2. CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH

Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-89, "Combination Switch Reading Function" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace lighting switch. Refer to LT-93, "Removal and Installation" .

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3. CHECKING CAN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN BCM AND IPDM E/R

Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II and perform self-diagnosis for BCM.
Display of self-diagnosis results
NO DTC>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
CAN COMM CIRCUIT>> Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICA-
TION" .

SKIA1039E

One Xenon Headlamp Does Not Illuminate At Full Brightness EKS008LW

1. COMPONENT INSPECTION
Check the inoperative headlamp subharness for open or short circuits.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to LT-28, "Bulb Replacement" . Check operation of headlamp. If
headlamp still does not illuminate at full brightness, replace ballast and check operation. Refer to
LT-30, "Disassembly and Assembly" . If headlamp still does not illuminate at full brightness,
replace ignitor. Refer to LT-30, "Disassembly and Assembly" .
NG >> Replace headlamp subharness.
One Xenon Headlamp Flickers EKS008LX

1. CHECK SYSTEM OPERATION

Turn the low beam headlamps ON and check operation.
NOTE:
Xenon headlamps may flicker momentarily when the headlamps are turned ON. This is normal and does not
indicate a fault. Diagnosis of flickering headlamps should only be performed if the headlamps continue to
flicker for more than 3 seconds after turning headlamps ON.
OK or NG
OK >> System is operating correctly.
NG >> GO TO 2.

2. COMPONENT INSPECTION
Check the inoperative headlamp subharness for open or short circuits.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace ballast. Refer to LT-30, "Disassembly and Assembly" . Check operation of headlamp. If
headlamp still flickers, replace igniter and check operation. If headlamp still flickers, replace head-
lamp bulb. Refer to LT-28, "Bulb Replacement" .
NG >> Replace headlamp subharness.

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Aiming Adjustment EKS008LY

LKIA0054E

G
For details, refer to the regulations in your area.
HEADLAMP AIMING
H
NOTE:
● If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check
headlamp aiming.
● Before performing headlamp aiming adjustment, check the following: I
– Confirm which type of headlamp is in vehicle.
– Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
J
– Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
– Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
– Ensure engine coolant and engine oil are filled to correct level and fuel tank is full. LT
– Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.

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AIMING ADJUSTMENT

LKIA0068E

● Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart.
Adjust headlamps accordingly.
● First loosen the adjusting screw all the way and then make adjustment by tightening the screw.
1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
2. Use adjusting screws to perform aiming adjustment.
Bulb Replacement EKS008LZ

HEADLAMP
CAUTION:
● Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from
bulb. Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off, burning may result.
● Do not leave bulb out of fog lamp reflector for a long time, dust, moisture, and smoke may affect
performance of fog lamp.
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Turn the headlamp bulb plastic cap counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove it (xenon).
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the bulb terminals (halogen).
5. Unlock the retaining springs and remove the bulb.
6. Release the ignitor and remove from the plastic cap (xenon).
7. Turn the high beam lamp socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
Installation
CAUTION:
After installing the bulb, be sure to install the plastic cap securely to ensure watertightness.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP

Removal A
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.
2. Pull the bulb to remove it.
B
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: C
After installing a headlamp bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
Removal and Installation EKS008M0

COMBINATION LAMP D
Removal
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to EI-14, "FRONT BUMPER" . E
3. Ensure lighting switch is OFF.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable (xenon only).
F
5. Remove the headlamp mounting bolts.
6. Pull the headlamp toward the front of the vehicle, disconnect
connectors and remove from vehicle.
G

I
LKIA0053E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. J
NOTE:
Confirm headlamp aiming adjustment. Refer to LT-27, "Aiming Adjustment" .
LT

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Disassembly and Assembly EKS008M1

COMBINATION LAMP - XENON TYPE

WKIA1980E

1. Ignitor 2. Halogen bulb (high beam) 3. Headlamp assembly

4. Ballast 5. Xenon bulb (low beam) 6. Plastic cap
7. Turn/park bulb socket 8. Park/turn bulb

Disassembly
1. Turn the low beam plastic cap counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
3. Unlock the retaining springs and remove the low beam bulb.
4. Release the ignitor and remove from the plastic cap.
5. Turn the high beam lamp socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
6. Turn the front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
7. Remove the front turn signal lamp bulb from its socket.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
● After installing the xenon bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket and plastic cap securely to
ensure watertightness.

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COMBINATION LAMP - HALOGEN

A

WKIA1981E

1. Turn/park bulb 2. Halogen bulb (high beam) 3. Headlamp assembly G

4. Halogen bulb (low beam) 5. Turn/park bulb socket

Disassembly H
1. Turn the low beam plastic cap counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the bulb terminals.
3. Unlock the retaining springs and remove the low beam bulb. I
4. Turn the high beam lamp socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
5. Turn the front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
6. Remove the front turn signal lamp bulb from its socket. J

Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly. LT
CAUTION:
● After installing the xenon bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket and plastic cap securely to
ensure watertightness.
L

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HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM - PFP:26010

Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS008M2

WKIA4085E

System Description EKS008M3

The headlamp system for Canada vehicles is equipped with a daytime light control unit that activates the high
beam headlamps at approximately half illumination whenever the engine is running. If the parking brake is
applied before the engine is started the daytime lights will not be illuminated. The daytime lights will illuminate
once the parking brake is released. Thereafter, the daytime lights will continue to operate when the parking
brake is applied.
Battery saver system is controlled by the BCM (body control module).
Power is supplied at all times
● to headlamp high relay located in the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room), and
● through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
● to BCM terminal 70.

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With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

● through 10A fuse [No. 12, located in the fuse block (J/B)] A
● to daytime light control unit terminal 3, and
● through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
B
● to BCM terminal 38.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)] C
● to BCM terminal 11.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 9, located in the fuse block (J/B)] D
● to daytime light control unit terminal 2.
Ground is supplied
● to daytime light control unit terminals 13, 14 and 16 E
● through grounds E15 and E24, and
● to BCM terminal 67
F
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
HEADLAMP OPERATION
Low Beam Operation G
With the lighting switch in 2ND position, the BCM receives input requesting the headlamps to illuminate. This
input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU (central processing
unit) of the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp low relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power H
● through 15A fuse (No. 36, located in the IPDM E/R)
● through IPDM E/R terminal 20
● to RH headlamp terminal 1, and I
● through 15A fuse (No. 45, located in the IPDM E/R)
● through IPDM E/R terminal 30
J
● to LH headlamp terminal 1.
Ground is supplied
● to RH headlamp terminal 2
LT
● to LH headlamp terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, low beam headlamps illuminate. L
High Beam Operation/Flash-to-Pass Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position and placed in HIGH or PASS position, the BCM receives input request-
ing the headlamp high beams to illuminate. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN com- M
munication lines. The CPU of the combination meter controls the ON/OFF status of the HIGH BEAM indicator.
The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp high relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power
● through 10A fuse (No. 40, located in the IPDM E/R)
● through IPDM E/R terminal 27
● to daytime light control unit terminal 4
● through daytime light control unit terminal 7
● to RH headlamp terminal 1, and
● through 10A fuse (No. 38, located in the IPDM E/R)
● through IPDM E/R terminal 28
● to daytime light control unit terminal 5
● through daytime light control unit terminal 6
● to LH headlamp terminal 1.
Ground is supplied
● to RH headlamp terminal 2

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● to daytime light control unit terminal 9

● through daytime light control unit terminal 14
● through grounds E15 and E24, and
● to LH headlamp terminal 2
● to daytime light control unit terminal 10
● through daytime light control unit terminal 13
● through grounds E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, the high beam headlamps illuminate.
BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
With the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the 2ND position (ON) and the ignition switch is turned from
ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver control feature is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes unless the combination switch (lighting
switch) position is changed. If the combination switch (lighting switch) position is changed, then the headlamps
are turned off.
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION
For auto light operation, refer to LT-43, "System Description" .
DAYTIME LIGHT OPERATION
With the engine running, the lighting switch in the OFF or 1ST position and parking brake released, power is
supplied
● through daytime light control unit terminal 7
● to RH headlamp terminal 1
● through RH headlamp terminal 2
● to daytime light control unit terminal 9, and
● through daytime light control unit terminal 6
● to LH headlamp terminal 1
● through LH headlamp terminal 2
● to daytime light control unit terminal 10.
Ground is supplied
● to daytime light control unit terminals 13, 14 and 16
● through grounds E15 and E24.
Because the high beam headlamps are now wired in series, they operate at half illumination.
XENON HEADLAMP (IF EQUIPPED)
The low beam headlamps may be equipped with xenon type bulbs. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament.
Instead, they produce light when a high voltage current is passed between two tungsten electrodes through a
mixture of xenon (an inert gas) and certain other metal halides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic
control of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color.
Following are some of the advantages of the xenon type headlamp.
● The light produced by the headlamps is a white color comparable to sunlight that is easy on the eyes.
● Light output is nearly double that of halogen headlamps, affording increased area of illumination.
● The light features a high relative spectral distribution at wavelengths to which the human eye is most sen-
sitive. This means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehi-
cle for added visibility.
● Power consumption is approximately 25 percent less than halogen headlamps, reducing battery load.
OPERATION
After starting the engine with the lighting switch in the "OFF" or 1ST position, the headlamp high beam auto-
matically turns on. Lighting switch operations other than the above are the same as conventional light sys-
tems.

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Engine With engine stopped With engine running

A
OFF 1ST 2ND OFF 1ST 2ND
Lighting switch
Hi Lo P Hi Lo P Hi Lo P Hi Lo P Hi Lo P Hi Lo P
High beam – – – – – × × – × ●* ●* × ●* ●* × × – × B
Headlamp
Low beam – – – – – × × × × – – × – – × × × ×
Tail lamp – – – × × × × × × – – – × × × × × ×
C
License and instrument illumina-
– – – × × × × × × – – – × × × × × ×
tion lamp

● Hi: "HIGH BEAM" position

D
● Lo: "LOW BEAM" position
● P: "FLASH TO PASS" position
● ×: Lamp "ON" E
● –: Lamp "OFF"
● ●: Lamp dims. (Added functions)
● *: When starting the engine with the parking brake released, the daytime lights will operate. F
When starting the engine with the parking brake pulled, the daytime lights will not operate.

CAN Communication System Description EKS008M4

G
Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

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Schematic EKS008M5

WKWA1364E

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Wiring Diagram — DTRL — EKS008M6

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WKWA1365E

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WKWA2971E

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WKWA1367E

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How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis EKS008M7

1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.

2. Understand operation description and function description. Refer to LT-32, "System Description" .
3. Perform the Preliminary Check. Refer to LT-40, "Preliminary Check" .
4. Check symptom and repair or replace the cause of malfunction.
5. Does the daytime light system operate normally? If YES: GO TO 6. If NO: GO TO 4.
6. Inspection End.
Preliminary Check EKS008M8

CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION

1. CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION
Confirm BCM configuration for "DTRL" is set to "WITH". Refer to BCS-14, "READ CONFIGURATION PROCE-
DURE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO Trouble Diagnosis. Refer to LT-41, "Trouble Diagnosis" .
NG >> Change BCM configuration for "DTRL" to "WITH". Refer to BCS-16, "WRITE CONFIGURATION
PROCEDURE" .

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Trouble Diagnosis EKS008M9

TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DAYTIME LIGHT CONTROL UNIT A

Terminal Wire Voltage
Item Condition
No. color (Approx.)
When turning ignition switch to "ON" Less than 1V B
1 BR/Y Generator When engine is running Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to "OFF" Less than 1V
C
When turning ignition switch to "START" Battery voltage
2 BR Start signal When turning ignition switch to "ON" from "START" Less than 1V
When turning ignition switch to "OFF" Less than 1V D
When turning ignition switch to "ON" Battery voltage
3 G Power source When turning ignition switch to "START" Battery voltage
E
When turning ignition switch to "OFF" Less than 1V
When lighting switch is turned to the 2ND position with "HI
Battery voltage
BEAM" or "FLASH TO PASS" position
4 L/W LH HI fuse F
When lighting switch is turned to "FLASH TO PASS" posi-
Battery voltage
tion with ignition switch "ON" position
When lighting switch is turned to the 2ND position with "HI G
Battery voltage
BEAM" or "FLASH TO PASS" position
5 G RH HI fuse
When lighting switch is turned to "FLASH TO PASS" posi-
Battery voltage
tion with ignition switch "ON" position
H
When lighting switch is turned to the 2ND position with "HI
Battery voltage
BEAM" or "FLASH TO PASS" position
When releasing parking brake with engine running and turn-
6 L LH HI beam
I
ing lighting switch to "OFF" (daytime light operation)
CAUTION: Half battery voltage
Block wheels and ensure selector lever is in N or P
position. J
When lighting switch is turned to the 2ND position with "HI
Battery voltage
BEAM" or "FLASH TO PASS" position
When releasing parking brake with engine running and turn- LT
7 Y RH HI beam ing lighting switch to "OFF" (daytime light operation)
CAUTION: Battery voltage
Block wheels and ensure selector lever is in N or P L
position.
When turning lighting switch to the 2ND position with "HI
Less than 1V
BEAM" or "FLASH TO PASS" position
M
When releasing parking brake with engine running and turn-
RH HI beam
9 G ing lighting switch to "OFF" (daytime light operation)
(ground)
CAUTION: Half battery voltage
Block wheels and ensure selector lever is in N or P
position.
When turning lighting switch to the 2ND position with "HI
Less than 1V
BEAM" or "FLASH TO PASS" position
When releasing parking brake with engine running and turn-
LH HI beam
10 Y/G ing lighting switch to "OFF" (daytime light operation)
(ground)
CAUTION: Less than 1V
Block wheels and ensure selector lever is in N or P
position.
13 B Ground (LH HI) — —
14 B Ground (RH HI) — —
16 B Ground — —

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Terminal Wire Voltage

Item Condition
No. color (Approx.)
When parking brake is released Battery voltage
17 G Parking brake switch
When parking brake is set Less than 1V

Aiming Adjustment EKS00GAE

Refer to LT-27, "Aiming Adjustment" .

Bulb Replacement EKS00GAF

Refer to LT-28, "Bulb Replacement" .

Disassembly and Assembly EKS00GAG

Refer to LT-30, "Disassembly and Assembly" .

Removal and Installation EKS00GAH

Refer to LT-29, "Removal and Installation" .

DAYTIME LIGHT CONTROL UNIT
Removal
1. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-13, "INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER LH" .
2. Remove daytime light control unit screw.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors.
4. Remove daytime light control unit.

WKIA2558E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM PFP:28491

A
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS008MB

WKIA4086E
LT
System Description EKS008MC

This system automatically turns the parking lamps and the headlamps on and off in accordance with ambient
light. L
Timing for when the lamps turn on/off can be selected using four modes.
OUTLINE
The auto light control system uses an optical sensor that detects the brightness of outside light. M
When the lighting switch is in AUTO position, it automatically turns on/off the parking lamps and the head-
lamps (and fog lamps, if equipped) in accordance with the ambient light. Sensitivity can be adjusted in four
steps. For the details of the setting, refer to LT-49, "SETTING CHANGE FUNCTIONS" .
When the lighting switch is in "AUTO" position, power is supplied
● through BCM (body control module) terminal 17
● to auto light sensor terminal 1.
When lighting switch is in "AUTO" position, ground is supplied
● to auto light sensor terminal 3
● through BCM terminal 18.
When ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START" position and when outside brightness is darker than pre-
scribed level, input is supplied
● through auto light sensor terminal 2
● to BCM terminal 14.
The headlamps will then illuminate. For a description of headlamp operation, refer to LT-5, "System Descrip-
tion" .

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BATTERY SAVER CONTROL

When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the AUTO position, and the ignition switch is turned from
ON or ACC to OFF, and one of the doors is opened, the battery saver feature is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes, unless the combination switch (lighting
switch) position is changed. If the combination switch (lighting switch) position is changed, then the headlamps
are turned off.
SHUT OFF DELAY
When the ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF while the auto light system is activated and the headlamps
are illuminated, the shut off delay feature is activated. Under this condition, the BCM no longer receives a volt-
age signal at terminal 38 and this starts the auto light shut off delay timer. The shut off delay timer is active
until one of the doors is opened or the combination switch (lighting switch) position is changed. If one of the
doors is opened, the shut off delay feature is deactivated and the battery saver control feature is activated. If
the combination switch (lighting switch) position is changed, the headlamps are turned off.
CAN Communication System Description EKS008MD

Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

Major Components and Functions EKS008ME

Components Functions
● Turns on/off circuits of tail light and headlamp according to signals from light sensor, lighting switch
BCM (AUTO), front door switch LH, ignition switch (ON, OFF), and vehicle signal from combination
meter.
Auto light sensor ● Converts ambient light (lux) to voltage and sends it to BCM. (Detects light from 50 to 1,300 lux)
Combination meter ● Sends vehicle signal to BCM via CAN communication line.

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Wiring Diagram — AUTO/L — EKS008MF

LT

WKWA1303E

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WKWA1368E

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Terminals and Reference Values for BCM EKS008MG

A
Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch B

C
Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
2 L Combination switch input 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

D
SKIA5291E

E
Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
3 R/Y Combination switch input 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4
F
SKIA5292E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

4 R/G Combination switch input 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4
H

SKIA5291E

5 R/B Combination switch input 2 I

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON J
6 R/W Combination switch input 1 Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E
LT
11 PU Ignition switch (ACC) ACC — Battery voltage
ON (open) 0V
Front door
12 P/L Front door switch RH signal OFF OFF L
switch RH Battery voltage
(closed)
ON (open) 0V
Rear door
13 R/W Rear door switch RH signal OFF OFF M
switch RH Battery voltage
(closed)
When auto light sensor is
illuminated 3.1 V or moreNote
14 W/R Auto light sensor signal ON
When auto light sensor is
0.6 V or less
not illuminated
17 R Auto light sensor power supply ON — 5V
18 P Sensor ground ON — 0V

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

32 L/W Combination switch output 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

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Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

33 G/Y Combination switch output 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

34 G/R Combination switch output 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

35 G/B Combination switch output 2

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON
36 G/W Combination switch output 1 Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

38 R Ignition switch (ON) ON — Battery voltage

39 L CAN-H — — —
40 P CAN-L — — —
ON (open) 0V
Front door
47 SB Front door switch LH signal OFF OFF
switch LH Battery voltage
(closed)
ON (open) 0V
Rear door
48 R/B Rear door switch LH signal OFF OFF
switch LH Battery voltage
(closed)
67 B Ground ON — 0V
70 W/B Battery power supply (fusible link) OFF — Battery voltage

NOTE:
Optical sensor must be completely subjected to work lamp light. If the optical sensor is insufficiently illumi-
nated, the measured value may not satisfy standard.
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R EKS008MH

Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Lighting switch OFF 0V

20 R/Y Headlamp low (RH) ON
2ND position ON Battery voltage
Lighting switch OFF 0V
27 L/W Headlamp high (RH) ON HIGH or PASS
position ON Battery voltage

Lighting switch OFF 0V

28 G Headlamp high (LH) ON HIGH or PASS
position ON Battery voltage

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Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value A
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Lighting switch OFF 0V

30 L Headlamp low (LH) ON
2ND position
B
ON Battery voltage
48 L CAN-H — — —
49 P CAN-L — — — C
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis EKS008MI

1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint. D

2. Understand operation description and function description. Refer to LT-43, "System Description" .
3. Carry out the Preliminary Check. Refer to LT-49, "Preliminary Check" .
4. Check symptom and repair or replace the cause of malfunction. Refer to LT-56, "Trouble Diagnosis Chart E
by Symptom" .
5. Does the auto light system operate normally? If YES: GO TO 6. If NO: GO TO 4.
6. Inspection End. F
Preliminary Check EKS008MJ

SETTING CHANGE FUNCTIONS

G
● Sensitivity of auto light system can be adjusted using CONSULT-II. Refer to LT-52, "WORK SUPPORT" .
CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION
1. CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION H

Confirm BCM configuration for "AUTO LIGHT" is set to "WITH". Refer to BCS-14, "READ CONFIGURATION
PROCEDURE" . I
OK or NG
OK >> Continue preliminary check. Refer to LT-49, "CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT" . J
NG >> Change BCM configuration for "AUTO LIGHT" to "WITH". Refer to BCS-16, "WRITE CONFIGU-
RATION PROCEDURE" .
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT LT
1. CHECK FUSES OR FUSIBLE LINK
Check for blown fuses or fusible link. L
Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.
Battery f
M
BCM Ignition switch ACC or ON position 6
Ignition switch ON or START position 1
36
38
IPDM E/R Battery
40
45

Refer to LT-45, "Wiring Diagram — AUTO/L —" .

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse or fusible link is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse
or fusible link. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

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2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect BCM connectors.
2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector terminals and
ground.

BCM Ignition switch position

(+) (–)
OFF ACC ON
Connector Terminal
Battery Battery
11 0V
voltage voltage
M18
Battery
38 Ground 0V 0V
voltage
Battery Battery Battery
M20 70
voltage voltage voltage

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open between BCM and fuse or fus-
ible link.

WKIA2044E

3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

Check continuity between BCM harness connector terminal and
ground.
BCM
Continuity
Connector Terminal
M20 67 Ground Yes
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check ground circuit harness.
LIIA0915E

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CONSULT-II Function (BCM) EKS008MK

A
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
BCM diagnostic
Diagnostic mode Description
test item
B
Supports inspections and adjustments. Commands are transmitted to the BCM
WORK SUPPORT for setting the status suitable for required operation, input/output signals are
received from the BCM and received data is displayed.
C
DATA MONITOR Displays BCM input/output data in real time.
ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
Inspection by part
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays BCM self-diagnosis results. D
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ECU PART NUMBER BCM part number can be read.
CONFIGURATION Performs BCM configuration read/write functions.
E

CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION: F
If 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.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON- G
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn igni-
tion switch ON.
H

BBIA0002E
LKIA0070E
J

2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".

LT

BCIA0029E

3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.

If "BCM" is not indicated, go to GI-39, "Consult-II Data Link Con-
nector (DLC) Circuit" .

BCIA0030E

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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT TEST

ITEM" screen.

LKIA0183E

WORK SUPPORT
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "HEAD LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "WORK SUPPORT" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch item setting to be changed on "SELECT WORK ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. Touch the item setting desired.
6. Touch "CHANGE SETT".
7. The setting will be changed and "CUSTOMIZING COMPLETED" will be displayed.
8. Touch "END".

Work Support Setting Item

Work Support item Description Mode Setting status
Function is not enabled, bat- On
Function is not enabled, battery saver operation cannot be
BATTERY SAVER SET tery saver operation cannot
Off changed.
be changed.
Mode1 Factory setting
More sensitive setting compared to factory setting (The
Mode 2
Sensitivity of auto light can time required for lamp light-up is shorter than "Normal").
CUSTOM A/LIGHT
be selected and set from four Less sensitive setting compared to factory setting (The time
SETTING Mode 3
modes. required for lamp light-up is longer than "Normal").
Less sensitive setting compared to Mode 3 (The time
Mode 4
required for lamp light-up is longer than Mode 3).
Mode 1 45 seconds (Factory setting)
Mode 2 0 seconds (immediate shutoff)

The timer that turns off the Mode 3 30 seconds

headlamps (and fog lamps, if Mode 4 60 seconds
ILL DELAY SET turned on) after the last door
is closed can be selected Mode 5 90 seconds
and set from 8 modes. Mode 6 120 seconds
Mode 7 150 seconds
Mode 8 180 seconds

DATA MONITOR
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 "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen.

ALL SIGNALS Monitors all the signals.

SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal.

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4. Touch "START".
5. When "SELECTION FROM MENU" is selected, touch items to be monitored. When "ALL SIGNALS" is A
selected, all the signals will be monitored.
6. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring, then the status of the monitored item can be recorded. To stop
recording, touch "STOP". B
Display Item List
Monitor item name
Contents C
"OPERATION OR UNIT"
IGN ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "IGN position (ON)/OFF, ACC position (OFF)" judged from the ignition switch signal.
ACC ON SW “ON/OFF” Displays "ACC (ON)/OFF, Ignition OFF (OFF)" status judged from ignition switch signal. D
Displays status (high beam switch: ON/Others: OFF) of high beam switch judged from lighting
HI BEAM SW "ON/OFF"
switch signal.
Displays status (headlamp switch: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch judged from lighting E
HEAD LAMP SW 1 "ON/OFF"
switch signal.
Displays status (headlamp switch 2: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch 2 judged from light-
HEAD LAMP SW 2 "ON/OFF"
ing switch signal.
F
Displays status (lighting switch 1st position: ON/Others: OFF) of light switch judged from light-
LIGHT SW 1ST "ON/OFF"
ing switch signal.
Displays status of the lighting switch as judged from the lighting switch signal. (AUTO position: G
AUTO LIGHT SW "ON/OFF"
ON/Other than AUTO position: OFF)
Displays status (flash-to-pass switch: ON/Others: OFF) of flash-to-pass switch judged from
PASSING SW "ON/OFF"
lighting switch signal.
H
Displays status of the front door LH as judged from the front door switch LH signal. (Door is
DOOR SW-DR "ON/OFF"
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
Displays status of the front door RH as judged from the front door switch RH signal. (Door is
DOOR SW-AS "ON/OFF" I
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
Displays status of the rear door RH as judged from the rear door switch RH signal. (Door is
DOOR SW-RR "ON/OFF”
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
J
Displays status of the rear door LH as judged from the rear door switch LH signal. (Door is
DOOR SW-RL “ON/OFF"
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
Displays "ambient light (close to 5V when light/close to 0V when dark)" judged from auto light
OPTICAL SENSOR [0 - 5V]
sensor signal.
LT

ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure L
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. M
4. During the operation check, touching "BACK" deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
Display on CONSULT-II
Test item Description
screen
Headlamp relay output HEAD LAMP Allows headlamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF at your option.

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CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) EKS008ML

CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
IPDM E/R diagnostic Mode Description
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays IPDM E/R self-diagnosis results.
DATA MONITOR Displays IPDM E/R input/output data in real time.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.

CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION:
If 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.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the
ignition switch ON.

BBIA0002E

2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".

BCIA0029E

3. Touch "IPDM E/R" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.

If "IPDM E/R" is not displayed, go to GI-39, "Consult-II Data Link
Connector (DLC) Circuit" .

BCIA0030E

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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT DIAG

MODE" screen. A

BCIA0031E

D
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen. E
2. Touch "ALL SIGNALS", "MAIN SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on the "SELECT MONITOR
ITEM" screen.

ALL SIGNALS All items will be monitored. F

MAIN SIGNALS Monitor the predetermined item.
SELECTION FROM MENU Select any item for monitoring.
G
3. Touch "START".
4. Touch the required monitoring item on "SELECTION FROM MENU". In "ALL SIGNALS", all items are
monitored. In "MAIN SIGNALS", predetermined items are monitored. H
5. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring to record the status of the item being monitored. To stop recording,
touch "STOP".
All Items, Main Items, Select Item Menu I

Monitor item selection

CONSULT-II Display or
Item name ALL MAIN SELECTION Description
screen display unit J
SIGNALS SIGNALS FROM MENU
Parking, license plate
TAIL&CLR REQ ON/OFF × × × Signal status input from BCM
and tail lamps request
LT
Headlamp low beam
HL LO REQ ON/OFF × × × Signal status input from BCM
request
Headlamp high beam
HL HI REQ ON/OFF × × × Signal status input from BCM L
request

NOTE:
Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the dis- M
play may not be correct.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
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.
Test item CONSULT-II screen display Description
Allows headlamp relay (HI, LO) to operate by switching operation
Headlamp relay (HI, LO) out-
(OFF, HI, LO) at your option (Headlamp high beam repeats ON-OFF
put
LAMPS every 1 second).
Allows fog lamp relay to operate by switching operation ON-OFF at
Front fog lamp relay output
your option.

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Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom EKS008MM

Trouble phenomenon Malfunction system and reference

● Parking lamps and headlamps will not illuminate when out-
side of the vehicle becomes dark. (Lighting switch 1st posi- ● Refer to LT-52, "WORK SUPPORT" .
tion and 2nd position operate normally.)
● Refer to LT-56, "Lighting Switch Inspection" .
● Parking lamps and headlamp will not go out when outside of
the vehicle becomes light. (Lighting switch 1st position and ● Refer to LT-57, "Auto Light Sensor System Inspection" .
2nd position operate normally.) If above systems are normal, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20,
● Headlamps go out when outside of the vehicle becomes light, "Removal and Installation of BCM" .
but parking lamps stay on.
● Refer to LT-52, "WORK SUPPORT" .
Parking lamps illuminate when outside of the vehicle becomes
● Refer to LT-57, "Auto Light Sensor System Inspection" .
dark, but headlamps stay off. (Lighting switch 1st position and
2nd position operate normally.) If above systems are normal, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20,
"Removal and Installation of BCM" .
● Refer to LT-57, "Auto Light Sensor System Inspection" .
Auto light adjustment system will not operate. (Lighting switch
AUTO, 1st position and 2nd position operate normally.) If above system is normal, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20,
"Removal and Installation of BCM" .
● CAN communication line to BCM inspection. Refer to LAN-20,
Auto light adjustment system will not operate.
"CAN COMMUNICATION" .
● CAN communication line to BCM inspection. Refer to LAN-20,
"CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Shut off delay feature will not operate. ● Refer to BL-31, "Door Switch Check" .
If above system is normal, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal
and Installation of BCM" .

Lighting Switch Inspection EKS008MN

1. CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

With CONSULT-II
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor,
make sure "AUTO LIGHT SW" turns ON-OFF linked with operation
of lighting switch.
When lighting switch is in : AUTO LIGHT SW ON
AUTO position
Without CONSULT-II
Refer to LT-91, "Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-91, "Combination SKIA4196E

Switch Inspection" .

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Auto Light Sensor System Inspection EKS008MO

1. OUTPUT SIGNAL INSPECTION A

With CONSULT-II
Select "BCM" in CONSULT-II. Using "OPTICAL SENSOR" data from B
"DATA MONITOR", check difference in the voltage when the auto
light sensor is illuminated and not illuminated.
Light sensor illuminated : 3.1V or more C
Light sensor not illuminated : 0.6V or less
NOTE:
D
If the auto light sensor is insufficiently illuminated, the measured
value may not satisfy the standard.
Without CONSULT-II
GO TO 2. WKIA0486E
E
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> GO TO 2. F

2. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CONTINUITY INSPECTION

G
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM and auto light sensor connectors.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal H
17 and auto light sensor harness connector M15 terminal 1.
17 - 1 : Continuity should exist.
I
4. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
17 and ground.
17 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. J
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector. WKIA2049E LT

3. OUTPUT CIRCUIT CONTINUITY INSPECTION

L
1. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
14 and auto light sensor harness connector M15 terminal 2.
14 - 2 : Continuity should exist. M
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
14 and ground.
14 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector. WKIA2050E

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4. GROUND CIRCUIT CONTINUITY INSPECTION

1. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
18 and auto light sensor harness connector M15 terminal 3.
18 - 3 : Continuity should exist.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
18 and ground.
18 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector. WKIA2051E

5. SENSOR VOLTAGE INSPECTION

1. Connect BCM connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
17 and ground.
17 - Ground : Should be approx. 5V.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the auto light sensor.
NG >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .

SKIA5894E

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FRONT FOG LAMP PFP:26150

A
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS00A85

WKIA4087E

System Description EKS008MP

J
Control of the fog lamps is dependent upon the position of the combination switch (lighting switch). The light-
ing switch must be in the AUTO position (with auto light system) or headlamps position (LOW beam is ON) for
front fog lamp operation. When the lighting switch is placed in the fog lamp position, the BCM (body control LT
module) receives input requesting the fog lamps to illuminate. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R
(intelligent power distribution module engine room) across the CAN communication lines. The CPU (central
processing unit) of the IPDM E/R controls the front fog lamp relay coil. When energized, this relay directs L
power to the front fog lamps.
OUTLINE
Power is supplied at all times M
● through 15A fuse (No. 43, located in the IPDM E/R)
● to front fog lamp relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and
● through 50A fusible link (letter f, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
● to BCM terminal 70.
When the ignition switch is in ON or START position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 38.
When the ignition switch is in ACC or ON position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 11.
Ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 67
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.

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FOG LAMP OPERATION

The fog lamp switch is built into the combination switch. The lighting switch can only be in AUTO position (with
auto light system) or headlamps position (low beam is ON) and the fog lamp switch must be ON for fog lamp
operation.
With the fog lamp switch in the ON position, the CPU of the IPDM E/R grounds the coil side of the fog lamp
relay. The fog lamp relay then directs power
● through IPDM E/R terminal 37
● to front fog lamp LH terminal 1, and
● through IPDM E/R terminal 36
● to front fog lamp RH terminal 1.
Ground is supplied
● to front fog lamp LH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24, and
● to front fog lamp RH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24.
With power and grounds supplied, the front fog lamps illuminate.
BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the fog lamp switch is ON and the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or OFF, or if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position when the fog lamp switch is turned ON, the battery saver control feature is acti-
vated.
Under this condition, the fog lamps (and headlamps) remain illuminated for 5 minutes, unless the combination
switch (lighting switch) position is changed. If the combination switch (lighting switch) position is changed,
then the fog lamps (and headlamps) are turned off.
CAN Communication System Description EKS008MQ

Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

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Wiring Diagram — F/FOG — EKS008MR

LT

WKWA1369E

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Terminals and Reference Values for BCM EKS008MS

Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

2 L Combination switch input 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

3 R/Y Combination switch input 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

4 R/G Combination switch input 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

5 R/B Combination switch input 2

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON
6 R/W Combination switch input 1 Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

11 PU Ignition switch (ACC) ACC — Battery voltage

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

32 L/W Combination switch output 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

33 G/Y Combination switch output 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

34 G/R Combination switch output 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

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Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value A
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch
35 G/B Combination switch output 2
B

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON
36 G/W Combination switch output 1 Wiper dial position 4
C

SKIA5292E

38 R Ignition switch (ON) ON — Battery voltage D

39 L CAN-H — — —
40 P CAN-L — — —
E
67 B Ground ON — 0V
70 W/B Battery power supply (fusible link) OFF — Battery voltage

Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R EKS008MT

F

Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition G
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch
Lighting switch must be in the 2ND position OFF 0V
Front fog
36 W/R ON or AUTO position (LOW beam is ON) and H
lamp (RH) ON Battery voltage
the front fog lamp switch must be ON
Lighting switch must be in the 2ND position OFF 0V
Front fog
37 W/R ON or AUTO position (LOW beam is ON) and
lamp (LH) ON Battery voltage I
the front fog lamp switch must be ON
48 L CAN-H — — —
49 P CAN-L — — —
J
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis EKS008MU

1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.

LT
2. Understand operation description and function description. Refer to LT-59, "System Description" .
3. Perform the Preliminary Check. Refer to LT-64, "Preliminary Check" .
4. Check symptom and repair or replace the cause of malfunction. L
5. Do the front fog lamps operate normally? If YES: GO TO 6. If NO: GO TO 4.
6. Inspection End.
M

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Preliminary Check EKS008MV

CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

1. CHECK FUSES OR FUSIBLE LINK
Check for blown fuses or fusible link.
Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.
Battery f
BCM Ignition switch ACC or ON position 6
Ignition switch ON or START position 1
IPDM E/R Battery 43

Refer to LT-61, "Wiring Diagram — F/FOG —" .

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse or fusible link is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse
or fusible link. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect BCM connectors.
2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector terminals and
ground.

BCM Ignition switch position

(+) (–)
OFF ACC ON
Connector Terminal
Battery Battery
11 0V
voltage voltage
M18
Battery
38 Ground 0V 0V
voltage
Battery Battery Battery
M20 70
voltage voltage voltage

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open between BCM and fuse or fus-
ible link.

WKIA2044E

3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

Check continuity between BCM harness connector terminal and
ground.
BCM
Continuity
Connector Terminal
M20 67 Ground Yes

OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check ground circuit harness.
LIIA0915E

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CONSULT-II Function EKS008MW

A
Refer to LT-15, "CONSULT-II Function (BCM)" in HEADLAMP (FOR USA).
Refer to LT-17, "CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R)" in HEADLAMP (FOR USA).
Front Fog Lamps Do Not Illuminate (Both Sides) EKS008MX B
1. FOG LAMP ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" C
on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Select "LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
3. Touch "FOG" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen. D
4. Make sure fog lamps operate.
Fog lamps should operate.
E
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4. SKIA5774E
F
2. INSPECTION 1 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Carry out BCM self-diagnosis. G
Displayed results of self-diagnosis
NO MALFUNCTION DETECTED>> GO TO 3.
CAN COMMUNICATION OR CAN SYSTEM>> Inspect the BCM H
CAN communications system. Refer to LAN-20, "CAN
COMMUNICATION" .
OPEN DETECT 1 - 5>> Inspect combination switch system. Refer I
to LT-91, "Combination Switch Inspection" .

LKIA0073E
J

3. INSPECTION 2 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM

LT
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor,
make sure "FR FOG SW" turns ON-OFF linked with operation of
lighting switch.
L
When lighting switch is in : FR FOG SW ON
FOG position
OK or NG M
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
NG >> Replace lighting switch. Refer to LT-86, "Removal and
Installation" . SKIA5897E

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4. IPDM E/R INSPECTION

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front fog lamp left/right harness connector.
3. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-22, "Auto Active Test" .
4. When front fog lamp relay is operating, check voltage between
left/right front fog lamp connector terminals and ground.

Terminals
(+) Voltage
(–) (Approx.)
Front fog lamp
Terminal
connector
RH E101
1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E2
OK or NG WKIA4033E

OK >> Check front fog lamp bulbs and replace as necessary.

NG >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
Front Fog Lamp Does Not Illuminate (One Side) EKS008MY

1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect bulb of lamp which does not illuminate.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace front fog lamp bulb. Refer to LT-69, "Bulb Replacement" .

2. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND FRONT FOG LAMPS

1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and inoperative front fog lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between harness connector terminals of IPDM
E/R and harness connector terminal of front fog lamps.
A B
IPDM E/R Front fog lamp Continuity
Terminal Terminal
connector connector
36 RH E101
E124 1 Yes
37 LH E2

OK or NG
OK >> Check ground circuit. If OK, replace IPDM E/R. Refer to WKIA4034E

PG-28, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" . If NG,

repair harness or connector.
NG >> Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and front fog lamps.

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Aiming Adjustment EKS008MZ

ALL EXCEPT SE-R MODELS A

The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.
● Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure. B
● Place vehicle on level ground.
● See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant,
engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the C
driver or equivalent weight placed in driver seat.
Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting screw.
D

WKIA1065E
F
1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of the fog
lamp lens as shown.
G
2. Turn front fog lamps ON.

MEL327G

3. Adjust front fog lamps using adjusting screw so that the top edge J
of the high intensity zone is 100 mm (4 in) below the height of
the fog lamp centers as shown.
● When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the headlamps LT
and opposite fog lamp.

MEL328G

SE-R MODELS
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.
● Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.

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● Place vehicle on level ground.

● See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and
tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver seat.
Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting screw.

LKIA0598E

1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of the fog
lamp lens as shown.
2. Turn front fog lamps ON.

MEL327G

3. Adjust front fog lamps using adjusting screw so that the top edge
of the high intensity zone is 100 mm (4 in) below the height of
the fog lamp centers as shown.
● When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the headlamps
and opposite fog lamp.

MEL328G

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Bulb Replacement EKS008N0

ALL EXCEPT SE-R MODELS A

Removal
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb.
B
CAUTION:
● Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from
it. Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.
● Do not leave bulb out of fog lamp reflector for a long time because dust, moisture smoke, etc. may C
affect the performance of fog lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with new one.
1. Position the front fender protector aside. Refer to EI-20, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Disconnect electrical connector. D
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.

G
WKIA1066E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. H
SE-R MODELS
Removal
I
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb.
CAUTION:
● Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from
it. Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result. J
● Do not leave bulb out of fog lamp reflector for a long time because dust, moisture smoke, etc. may
affect the performance of fog lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with new one.
1. Remove the engine undercover using power tools. LT
2. Disconnect electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
L

LKIA0599E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation EKS008N1

ALL EXCEPT SE-R MODELS

Removal
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb.

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CAUTION:
● Do not leave fog lamp assembly without bulb for a long period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
entering the fog lamp body may affect the performance. Remove the bulb from the headlamp
assembly just before replacement bulb is installed.
● Grasp only the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope. Touching the
glass could significantly affect the bulb life and/or fog lamp performance.
1. Remove inner splash shield.
2. Position the fender protector aside. Refer to EI-20, "Removal and Installation" .
3. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Remove bolt from top of fog lamp.
5. Remove fog lamp.

WKIA1067E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Confirm fog lamp aiming adjustment. Refer to LT-67, "Aiming Adjustment" .
SE-R MODELS
Removal
1. Remove the engine under cover using power tools.
2. Disconnect electrical connector.
3. Remove the fog lamp bolts from top and bottom of fog lamp.
4. Remove fog lamp.

LKIA0600E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Confirm fog lamp aiming adjustment. Refer to LT-67, "Aiming Adjustment" .

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TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS PFP:26120

A
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS00A86

LT

WKIA4088E
M
System Description EKS008N2

TURN SIGNAL OPERATION

When the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM (body control module) terminal 38, and
● through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to combination meter terminal 22.
Ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 67 and
● to combination meter terminals 23, 25 and 28
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
LH Turn
When the turn signal switch (combination switch) is moved to the L position, the BCM receives input request-
ing the left turn signals to flash. The BCM then supplies power

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● to front turn signal lamp LH terminal 3

● to rear turn signal lamp LH (part of the rear combination lamp LH) terminal 3.
Ground is supplied
● to front turn signal lamp LH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24, and
● to rear turn signal lamp LH terminal 5
● through grounds B7 and B19.
The BCM sends a signal to combination meter across the CAN communication lines. This input is processed
by the CPU (central processing unit) of the combination meter, which in turn supplies ground to the left turn
signal indicator lamp.
With power and ground supplied, the BCM controls the flashing of the LH turn signal lamps.
RH Turn
When the turn signal switch (combination switch) is moved to the R position, the BCM receives input request-
ing the right turn signals to flash. The BCM then supplies power
● to front turn signal lamp RH terminal 3
● to rear turn signal lamp RH (part of the rear combination lamp RH) terminal 3.
Ground is supplied
● to front turn signal lamp RH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24, and
● to rear turn signal lamp RH terminal 5
● through grounds B7 and B19.
The BCM sends a signal to combination meter across the CAN communication lines. This input is processed
by the CPU of the combination meter, which in turn supplies ground to the right turn signal indicator lamp.
With power and ground supplied, the BCM controls the flashing of the RH turn signal lamps.
HAZARD LAMP OPERATION
Power is supplied at all times
● through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
● to BCM terminal 70, and
● through 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to combination meter terminal 21.
Ground is supplied
● to hazard switch terminal 3
● to BCM terminal 67
● to combination meter terminals 23, 25 and 28
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
When the hazard switch is depressed, ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 29
● through hazard lamp switch terminal 2.
The BCM then supplies power
● to front turn signal lamp LH terminal 3
● to front turn signal lamp RH terminal 3
● to rear turn signal lamp LH terminal 3
● to rear turn signal lamp RH terminal 3.
Ground is supplied
● to front turn signal lamp LH terminal 2
● to front turn signal lamp RH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24, and
● to rear turn signal lamp LH terminal 5
● to rear turn signal lamp RH terminal 5

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● through grounds B7 and B19.

The BCM sends a signal to combination meter across the CAN communication lines. This input is processed A
by the CPU of the combination meter, which in turn supplies ground to the left and right turn signal indicator
lamps.
With power and ground supplied, the BCM controls the flashing of the hazard warning lamps. B
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM OPERATION
Power is supplied at all times
● through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box) C
● to BCM terminal 70, and
● through 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
D
● to combination meter terminal 21.
Ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 67 and E
● to combination meter terminals 23, 25 and 28
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
When the remote keyless entry system is triggered by input from the keyfob, the BCM supplies power F
● to front turn signal lamp LH terminal 3
● to front turn signal lamp RH terminal 3
● to rear turn signal lamp LH terminal 3 G
● to rear turn signal lamp RH terminal 3.
Ground is supplied
H
● to front turn signal lamp LH terminal 2
● to front turn signal lamp RH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24, and I
● to rear turn signal lamp LH terminal 5
● to rear turn signal lamp RH terminal 5
● through grounds B7 and B19. J
The BCM sends a signal to combination meter across the CAN communication lines. This input is processed
by the CPU of the combination meter, which in turn supplies ground to the left and right turn signal indicator
lamps. LT
With power and ground supplied, the BCM controls the flashing of the hazard warning lamps when keyfob is
used to activate the remote keyless entry system.
CAN Communication System Description EKS008N3
L

Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

M

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Schematic EKS008N4

WKWA1370E

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Wiring Diagram — TURN — EKS008N5

LT

WKWA1537E

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WKWA1538E

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LT

WKWA2972E

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Terminals and Reference Values for BCM EKS008N6

Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

2 L Combination switch input 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

3 R/Y Combination switch input 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

4 R/G Combination switch input 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

5 R/B Combination switch input 2

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON
6 R/W Combination switch input 1 Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

11 PU Ignition switch (ACC) ACC — Battery voltage

Hazard ON 0V
29 G/R Hazard switch signal OFF
switch OFF 5V

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

32 L/W Combination switch output 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

33 G/Y Combination switch output 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

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Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value A
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

34 G/R Combination switch output 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4
C

SKIA5291E

35 G/B Combination switch output 2 D

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON E
36 G/W Combination switch output 1 Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E
F
38 R Ignition switch (ON) ON — Battery voltage
39 L CAN-H — — —
40 P CAN-L — — — G

H
Combina-
60 G/B Flasher output (left) ON Turn left ON
tion switch

I
SKIA3009J

J
Combina-
61 G/Y Flasher output (right) ON Turn right ON
tion switch
LT
SKIA3009J

67 B Ground ON — 0V
L
70 W/B Battery power supply (fusible link) OFF — Battery voltage

How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis EKS008N7

M
1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.
2. Understand operation description and function description. Refer to LT-71, "System Description" .
3. Perform the Preliminary Check. Refer to LT-80, "Preliminary Check" .
4. Check symptom and repair or replace the cause of malfunction.
5. Do the turn signal and hazard warning lamps operate normally? If YES: GO TO 6. If NO: GO TO 4.
6. Inspection End.

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Preliminary Check EKS008N8

CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

1. CHECK FUSES OR FUSIBLE LINK
Check for blown fuses or fusible link.
Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.
Battery f
BCM Ignition switch ACC or ON 6
Ignition switch ON or START position 1

Refer to LT-75, "Wiring Diagram — TURN —" .

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse or fusible link is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse
or fusible link. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect BCM connectors.
2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector terminals and
ground.

BCM Ignition switch position

(+) (–)
OFF ACC ON
Connector Terminal
Battery Battery
11 0V
voltage voltage
M18
Battery
38 Ground 0V 0V
voltage
Battery Battery Battery
M20 70
voltage voltage voltage
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open between BCM and fuse or fus-
ible link.

WKIA2044E

3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

Check continuity between BCM harness connector terminal and
ground.
BCM
Continuity
Connector Terminal
M20 67 Ground Yes

OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check ground circuit harness.
LIIA0915E

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CONSULT-II Function (BCM) EKS008N9

A
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
BCM diagnostic
Diagnostic mode Description
test item
B
Supports inspections and adjustments. Commands are transmitted to the BCM
WORK SUPPORT for setting the status suitable for required operation, input/output signals are
received from the BCM and received data is displayed.
C
DATA MONITOR Displays BCM input/output data in real time.
ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
Inspection by part
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays BCM self-diagnosis results. D
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ECU PART NUMBER BCM part number can be read.
CONFIGURATION Performs BCM configuration read/write functions.
E

CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION: F
If 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.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON- G
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn igni-
tion switch ON.
H

BBIA0002E
LKIA0070E
J

2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".

LT

BCIA0029E

3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.

If "BCM" is not indicated, go to GI-39, "Consult-II Data Link Con-
nector (DLC) Circuit" .

BCIA0030E

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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT TEST

ITEM" screen.

LKIA0183E

DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "FLASHER" 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.

ALL SIGNALS Monitors all the signals.

SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors the individual signal.

4. Touch "START".
5. When "SELECTION FROM MENU" is selected, touch 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".
Display Item List
Monitor item name
Contents
"OPERATION OR UNIT"
IGN ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "IGN position (ON)/OFF, ACC position (OFF)" judged from the ignition switch signal.
HAZARD SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Hazard ON (ON)/Hazard OFF (OFF)" status, determined from hazard switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL R "ON/OFF" Displays "Turn right (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL L "ON/OFF" Displays "Turn left (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.

ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "FLASHER" 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.
Display Item List
Test item Description
FLASHER (RH) Turn signal lamp (right) can be operated by any ON-OFF operations.
FLASHER (LH) Turn signal lamp (left) can be operated by any ON-OFF operations.

Turn Signal Lamp Does Not Operate EKS008NA

1. BULB INSPECTION
Check each turn signal lamp bulb to make sure correct bulbs are installed. Refer to LT-144, "Exterior Lamp" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace bulb. Refer to LT-29, "FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP" or LT-113, "TAIL LAMP" .

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2. INSPECTION 1 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM A

Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Carry out BCM self-diagnosis.
Displayed results of self-diagnosis
Diagnosis system 1 - 5>> Combination switch system malfunction. B
Refer to LT-91, "Combination Switch Inspection" .
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 3.
C

D
LKIA0073E

3. INSPECTION 2 BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM E

Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "FLASHER" data monitor, check

that "TURN SIGNAL R" and "TURN SIGNAL L" turn ON-OFF
according to operation of turn signal switch. F
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace lighting switch. Refer to LT-86, "Removal and G
Installation" .

LKIA0083E

4. INSPECTION 1 BETWEEN BCM AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS I

1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "FLASHER" active test.

2. Check that "FLASHER RH" and "FLASHER LH" operate. J
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" . LT
NG >> GO TO 5.

SKIA6190E

M
5. INSPECTION 2 BETWEEN BCM AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
1. Disconnect BCM connector and all turn signal lamp connectors.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector terminals
and ground.
BCM
Continuity
Connector Terminal
LH 60
M20 Ground No
RH 61
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" . WKIA2053E

NG >> Check for short circuit in harnesses between BCM and

each turn signal and repair as necessary.

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Hazard Warning Lamp Does Not Operate But Turn Signal Lamps Operate EKS008NB

1. CHECK BULB
Make sure bulb standard of each turn signal lamp is correct. Refer to LT-144, "Exterior Lamp" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace turn signal lamp bulb. Refer to LT-29, "FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP" or LT-113, "TAIL
LAMP" .

2. CHECK HAZARD SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

With CONSULT-II
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "FLASHER" data monitor, make
sure "HAZARD SW" turns ON-OFF linked with operation of hazard
switch.
When hazard switch is in : HAZARD SW ON
ON position

SKIA4500E

Without CONSULT-II
Check voltage between BCM harness connector terminal 29 and
ground.
BCM
Voltage
(+) (–) Condition
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
Hazard switch is ON 0V
M18 29 Ground
Hazard switch is OFF 5V

OK or NG
SKIA5911E
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
NG >> GO TO 3.

3. CHECK HAZARD SWITCH CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector and hazard switch connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
29 and hazard switch harness connector M203 terminal 2.
29 - 2 : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
SKIA5912E

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4. CHECK GROUND A
Check continuity between hazard switch harness connector M203
terminal 1 and ground.
1 - Ground : Continuity should exist. B

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
C
NG >> Repair harness or connector.

D
SKIA5913E

5. CHECK HAZARD SWITCH E

Check continuity of hazard switch.

Hazard switch F
Condition Continuity
Terminal
Hazard switch is ON Yes
1 2 G
Hazard switch is OFF No
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM if turn signal lamps does not work after H
setting the connector again. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal
and Installation of BCM" . SKIA5914E

NG >> Replace hazard switch. Refer to LT-87, "Removal and

Installation" . I

Turn Signal Indicator Lamp Does Not Operate EKS008NC

1. CAN COMMUNICATION INSPECTION J

Check CAN communication. Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

OK or NG LT
OK >> Replace combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "COMBINATION METER" .
NG >> Repair as necessary.
Bulb Replacement EKS008ND
L
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP
Refer to LT-29, "FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP" .
M
REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP
Refer to LT-113, "TAIL LAMP" .
Removal and Installation EKS008NE

FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP

Refer to LT-29, "Removal and Installation" .
REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP
Refer to LT-113, "REAR COMBINATION LAMP" .

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LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PFP:25540

Removal and Installation EKS008NF

REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to PS-10, "STEERING COLUMN"
2. Pinch tabs and slide out lighting and turn signal switch (combi-
nation switch).

LKIA0013E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Switch Circuit Inspection EKS008NG

Refer to LT-91, "Combination Switch Inspection" .

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HAZARD SWITCH PFP:25290

A
Removal and Installation EKS008NH

REMOVAL
1. Remove front air control finisher. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
B
2. Remove A/T finisher or M/T finisher. Refer to IP-14, "A/T FINISHER" or IP-14, "M/T FINISHER" .
3. Remove hazard switch screws.
4. Remove hazard switch. C

WKIA1983E

Installation F
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

LT

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COMBINATION SWITCH PFP:25567

Wiring Diagram — COMBSW — EKS008NI

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Combination Switch Reading Function EKS008NJ

A
Refer to BCS-3, "COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION" .
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) EKS008NK

CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following. B

BCM diagnostic
Diagnostic mode Description
test item
C
Supports inspections and adjustments. Commands are transmitted to the BCM
WORK SUPPORT for setting the status suitable for required operation, input/output signals are
received from the BCM and received data is displayed.
DATA MONITOR Displays BCM input/output data in real time. D
ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
Inspection by part
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays BCM self-diagnosis results.
E
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ECU PART NUMBER BCM part number can be read.
CONFIGURATION Performs BCM configuration read/write functions. F

CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION: G
If 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.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON- H
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn igni-
tion switch ON.
I

BBIA0002E LT

2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".

L

BCIA0029E

3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.

If "BCM" is not indicated, go to GI-39, "Consult-II Data Link Con-
nector (DLC) Circuit" .

BCIA0030E

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4. Touch "COMB SW" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.

LKIA0183E

DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "COMB SW" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch either "ALL SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen.

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 items to be monitored. When "ALL SIGNALS" is
selected, all the signals will be monitored.
6. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring, then the status of the monitored item can be recorded. To stop
recording, touch "STOP".
Display Item List
Monitor item name
Contents
"OPERATION OR UNIT"
TURN SIGNAL R "ON/OFF" Displays "Turn Right (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL L “ON/OFF” Displays "Turn Left (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
Displays status (high beam switch: ON/Others: OFF) of high beam switch judged from lighting
HI BEAM SW "ON/OFF"
switch signal.
HEAD LAMP SW 1 "ON/OFF" Displays "Headlamp switch 1 (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
Displays status (headlamp switch 2: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch 2 judged from lighting
HEAD LAMP SW 2 "ON/OFF"
switch signal.
Displays status (lighting switch 1st position: ON/Others: OFF) of lighting switch judged from lighting
LIGHT SW 1ST "ON/OFF"
switch signal.
Displays status (flash-to-pass switch: ON/Others: OFF) of flash-to-pass switch judged from lighting
PASSING SW "ON/OFF"
switch signal.
AUTO LIGHT SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Auto light switch (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
FR FOG SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Front fog lamp switch (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
FR WIPER HI "ON/OFF" Displays "Front Wiper HI (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
FR WIPER LOW "ON/OFF" Displays "Front Wiper LOW (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
FR WIPER INT "ON/OFF" Displays "Front Wiper INT (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
FR WASHER SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Front Washer Switch (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
INT VOLUME [1 - 7] Displays intermittent operation knob setting (1 - 7), determined from wiper switch signal.

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Combination Switch Inspection EKS008NL

1. SYSTEM CHECK A

Referring to table below, check to which system the malfunctioning switch belongs.
System 1 System 2 System 3 System 4 System 5 B
— FR WASHER FR WIPER LO TURN LH TURN RH
FR WIPER HI — FR WIPER INT PASSING HEAD LAMP1
C
INT VOLUME 1 — — HEAD LAMP2 HI BEAM
— INT VOLUME 3 AUTO LIGHT — TAIL LAMP
INT VOLUME 2 — — FR FOG — D

>> GO TO 2.
E
2. SYSTEM CHECK
With CONSULT-II F
CAUTION:
If 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. G
1. Connect CONSULT-II and select "COMB SW" on "SELECT
TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Select "DATA MONITOR". H
3. Select "START" and confirm that other switches in malfunction-
ing system operate normally.
Example: When auto light switch is malfunctioning, confirm that I
"FRONT WIPER LOW" and "FRONT WIPER INT" in System 3,
to which the auto light switch belongs, turn ON-OFF normally.
J
SKIA7075E

Without CONSULT-II LT
Operate combination switch and confirm that other switches in malfunctioning system operate normally.
Example: When auto light switch is malfunctioning, confirm that "FRONT WIPER LOW" and "FRONT WIPER
INT" in System 3, to which the auto light switch belongs, operate normally. L
Check results
Other switches in malfunctioning system operate normally.>> Replace lighting switch or wiper switch. Refer
to LT-86, "Removal and Installation" (for lighting switch) or WW-29, "Removal and Installation" . M
Other switches in malfunctioning system do not operate normally.>> GO TO 3.

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3. HARNESS INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM and combination switch connectors.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector of the suspect system and the corresponding combi-
nation switch connector terminals.
Sus- BCM Combination switch
pect Continuity
system Connector Terminal Connector Terminal

Input 1 6 10
1
Output 1 36 13
Input 2 5 15
2
Output 2 35 12
Input 3 4 5
3 M18 M28 Yes
Output 3 34 16 WKIA2054E

Input 4 3 6
4
Output 4 33 11
Input 5 2 7
5
Output 5 32 14
4. Check for continuity between each terminal of BCM harness connector in suspect malfunctioning system
and ground.

Suspect BCM
Continuity
system Connector Terminal
Input 1 6
1
Output 1 36
Input 2 5
2
Output 2 35
Input 3 4
3 M18 Ground No
Output 3 34
Input 4 3
4
Output 4 33
Input 5 2
5
Output 5 32

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check harness between BCM and combination switch for open or short circuit.

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4. BCM OUTPUT TERMINAL INSPECTION A

1. Turn lighting switch and wiper switch to OFF.
2. Set wiper dial to position 4.
3. Connect BCM and combination switch connectors. B
4. Turn ignition switch ON, and check combination switch input
(BCM output) terminal voltage waveform of suspect malfunction-
ing system. C

Combination switch
Suspect system (+) (–) D
Connector Terminal
1 Input 1 10
2 Input 2 15
E

3 M28 Input 3 5 Ground

4 Input 4 6
F
5 Input 5 7
OK or NG
OK >> Open circuit in combination switch, GO TO 5. G
NG >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
H

WKIA2055E I

5. COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Referring to table below, perform combination switch inspection. J

Procedure
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LT
Replace Confirm OK Inspection End Confirm OK Inspection End Confirm OK Inspection End
lighting check Replace wiper check Replace switch check Confirm symptom
switch. results. NG results. NG results. NG L
switch. base. again.

>> Inspection End.

M
Removal and Installation EKS008NM

For details, refer to LT-86, "Removal and Installation" .

Switch Circuit Inspection EKS008NN

For details, refer to LT-91, "Combination Switch Inspection" .

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 STOP LAMP

STOP LAMP PFP:26550

Wiring Diagram — STOP/L — EKS008NO

WKWA1539E

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LT

WKWA1372E

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Bulb Replacement EKS008NP

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP

With Rear Air Spoiler
When this vehicle is equipped with a rear air spoiler, the high-mounted stop lamp uses an LED circuit board
instead of a bulb. The LED circuit board is not serviceable and must be replaced as an assembly.
WITHOUT REAR AIR SPOILER
Removal
1. Remove high-mounted stop lamp assembly. Refer to LT-96, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove from lamp assembly.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
STOP LAMP
Removal
1. Remove rear combination lamp. Refer to LT-96, "REAR COMBINATION LAMP" .
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove from combination lamp assembly.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation EKS008NR

HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP

With Rear Air Spoiler SE-R
The high-mounted stop lamp is part of the rear air spoiler. Refer to EI-23, "REAR AIR SPOILER" .
WITH REAR AIR SPOILER EXCEPT SE-R
For rear air spoiler removal and installation procedures, refer to EI-23, "Removal and Installation" .
WITHOUT REAR AIR SPOILER
Removal
1. Slide high-mounted stop lamp assembly rearward on parcel
shelf to give clearance to front tabs.
2. Lift front of lamp assembly up and bring forward to give clear-
ance to rear tabs.
3. Disconnect connector, and remove from vehicle.

LKIA0063E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Removal
1. Displace trunk room trim as needed. Refer to EI-37, "Removal and Installation" .
2. From trunk, remove nuts securing rear combination lamp assembly.
3. Disconnect connectors and remove assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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BACK-UP LAMP PFP:26550

A
Wiring Diagram — BACK/L — EKS008NT

LT

WKWA1373E

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Bulb Replacement EKS008NU

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear combination lamp. Refer to LT-96, "REAR COMBINATION LAMP" .
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove.
3. Pull bulb from socket to remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation EKS008NV

Refer to LT-96, "REAR COMBINATION LAMP" .

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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS PFP:26550

A
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS00A88

WKIA4089E

System Description EKS008NW

J
Control of the parking, license plate, and tail lamp operation is dependent upon the position of the lighting
switch (combination switch). When the lighting switch is placed in the 1ST position, the BCM (body control
module) receives input signal requesting the parking, license plate, and tail lamps to illuminate. This input sig- LT
nal is communicated to the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) across the CAN
communication lines. The CPU (central processing unit) of the IPDM E/R controls the tail lamp relay coil.
When energized, this relay directs power to the parking, license plate, and tail lamps, which then illuminate. L
Power is supplied at all times
● through 10A fuse (No. 41, located in the IPDM E/R)
● to tail lamp relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and M
● through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
● to BCM terminal 70.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 38.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 11.
Ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 67
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
OPERATION BY LIGHTING SWITCH
With the lighting switch in the 1st or 2nd position (or if the auto light system is activated), the BCM receives
input signal requesting the parking, license plate, and tail lamps to illuminate. This input signal is communi-

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cated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the tail lamp
relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power
● through terminal 22 of the IPDM E/R
● to front combination lamp LH terminal 1
● to front combination lamp RH terminal 1
● to rear combination lamp LH terminal 2
● to rear combination lamp RH terminal 2
● to license lamp LH terminal +
● to license lamp RH terminal +.
Ground is supplied
● to front combination lamp LH terminal 2
● to front combination lamp RH terminal 2
● through grounds E15 and E24, and
● to rear combination lamp LH terminal 5
● to rear combination lamp RH terminal 5
● to license lamp LH terminal –
● to license lamp RH terminal –
● through grounds B7 and B19.
With power and ground supplied, the parking, license and tail lamps illuminate.
BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the 1ST (or 2ND) position and the ignition switch is turned
from ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver control feature is activated.
Under this condition, the parking, license plate, and tail lamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes, unless the
combination switch (lighting switch) position is changed. If the combination switch (lighting switch) position is
changed, then the parking, license plate and tail lamps are turned off.
CAN Communication System Description EKS008NX

Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

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Schematic EKS008NY

LT

WKWA2973E

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Wiring Diagram — TAIL/L — EKS008NZ

WKWA1317E

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LT

WKWA0193E

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WKWA1374E

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Terminals and Reference Values for BCM EKS008O0

A
Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch B

C
Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
2 L Combination switch input 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4

D
SKIA5291E

E
Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
3 R/Y Combination switch input 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4
F
SKIA5292E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

4 R/G Combination switch input 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4
H

SKIA5291E

5 R/B Combination switch input 2 I

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON J
6 R/W Combination switch input 1 Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E
LT
11 PU Ignition switch (ACC) ACC — Battery voltage

L
Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
32 L/W Combination switch output 5 ON
Wiper dial position 4
M
SKIA5291E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

33 G/Y Combination switch output 4 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

34 G/R Combination switch output 3 ON
Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5291E

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Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch
35 G/B Combination switch output 2

Lighting, turn, wiper OFF

ON
36 G/W Combination switch output 1 Wiper dial position 4

SKIA5292E

38 R Ignition switch (ON) ON — Battery voltage

39 L CAN-H — — —
40 P CAN-L — — —
67 B Ground ON — 0V
70 W/B Battery power supply (fusible link) OFF — Battery voltage

Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R EKS008O1

Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Reference value
Signal name Ignition
No. color Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Parking, license, and tail Lighting switch OFF 0V

22 R/L ON
lamp 1ST position ON Battery voltage
48 L CAN-H — — —
49 P CAN-L — — —

How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis EKS008O2

1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.

2. Understand operation description and function description. Refer to LT-99, "System Description" .
3. Perform the Preliminary Check. Refer to LT-107, "Preliminary Check" .
4. Check symptom and repair or replace the cause of malfunction.
5. Do the parking, license plate and tail lamps operate normally? If YES: GO TO 6. If NO: GO TO 4.
6. Inspection End.

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Preliminary Check EKS008O3

CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT A

1. CHECK FUSES OR FUSIBLE LINK

Check for blown fuses or fusible link. B
Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.
Battery f
C
BCM Ignition switch ACC or ON 6
Ignition switch ON or START position 1
IPDM E/R Battery 41 D

Refer to LT-102, "Wiring Diagram — TAIL/L —" .

OK or NG E
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse or fusible link is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse
or fusible link. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
F
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connectors. G
2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector terminals and
ground.
H
BCM Ignition switch position
(+) (–)
OFF ACC ON
Connector Terminal I
Battery Battery
11 0V
M18 voltage voltage

38 Ground 0V 0V
Battery J
voltage
Battery Battery Battery
M20 70
voltage voltage voltage
LT
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open between BCM and fuse or fus- L
ible link.

WKIA2044E

3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

Check continuity between BCM harness connector terminal and
ground.
BCM
Continuity
Connector Terminal
M20 67 Ground Yes
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check ground circuit harness.
LIIA0915E

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CONSULT-II Functions EKS008O4

Refer to LT-15, "CONSULT-II Function (BCM)" in HEADLAMP (FOR USA).

Refer to LT-17, "CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R)" in HEADLAMP (FOR USA).
Parking, License Plate and/or Tail Lamps Do Not Illuminate EKS008O5

1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

With CONSULT-II
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor,
make sure "LIGHT SW 1ST" turns ON-OFF linked with operation of
lighting switch.
When lighting switch is in : LIGHT SW 1ST ON
1ST position
Without CONSULT-II
Refer to LT-91, "Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-91, "Combination SKIA5956E

Switch Inspection" .

2. ACTIVE TEST
With CONSULT-II
1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST"
on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Select "TAIL LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
3. Touch "ON" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
4. Make sure parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamp
operation.
Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamp
should operate.
Without CONSULT-II SKIA5957E

1. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-22, "Auto Active Test" .

2. Make sure parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps operate.
Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamp
should operate.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.

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3. CHECK IPDM E/R A

1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "DATA MONI-
TOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Make sure "TAIL&CLR REQ" turns ON when lighting switch is in B
1ST position.
When lighting switch is in : TAIL&CLR REQ ON
1ST position C

OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and D
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa- SKIA5958E

tion of BCM" .
E

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4. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL

With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp, license plate lamp and rear combination lamp connectors.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
5. Select "TAIL LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
6. Touch "ON" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
7. When tail lamp is operating, check voltage between front combination lamp, license plate lamp, rear com-
bination lamp harness connector and ground.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp, license plate lamp and rear combination lamp connectors.
3. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-22, "Auto Active Test" .
4. When tail lamp is operating, check voltage between front combination lamp, license plate lamp, rear com-
bination lamp harness connector and ground.
Terminals
(+) Voltage
(–) (Approx.)
Front combination
Terminal
lamp connector
RH E109
1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E12

WKIA4037E

License plate lamp

Voltage
(+) (–)
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
RH B33
+ Ground Battery voltage
LH B31

WKIA1076E

Terminals
(+) Voltage
(–) (Approx.)
Rear combination
Terminal
lamp connector
RH B36
2 Ground Battery voltage
LH B35

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5. WKIA4038E

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5. CHECK PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT A
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and B
front combination lamp harness connector.
A B
C
IPDM E/R Front combination Continuity
Terminal Terminal
connector lamp connector
RH E109 D
E122 22 1 Yes
LH E12

E
WKIA4039E

4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and

license plate lamp harness connector. F

IPDM E/R License plate lamp

Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal G
RH B33
E122 22 + Yes
LH B31
H

WKIA1078E
I
5. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and
rear combination lamp harness connector.
J
IPDM E/R Rear combination lamp
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
RH B36 LT
E122 22 2 Yes
LH B35
OK or NG
L
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-28, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" . WKIA1258E

NG >> Repair harness or connector.

M

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6. CHECK GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp harness con-
nector and ground.
Terminals
Front combination Continuity
Terminal
lamp connector
RH E109
2 Ground Yes
LH E12

WKIA4040E

3. Check continuity between license lamp plate harness connector

and ground.
License plate lamp
Continuity
Connector Terminal
RH B33
– Ground Yes
LH B31

WKIA1080E

4. Check continuity between rear combination lamp harness con-

nector and ground.
Rear combination lamp
Continuity
Connector Terminal
RH B36
5 Ground Yes
LH B35
OK or NG
OK >> Check bulbs.
NG >> Repair harness or connector. WKIA1259E

Parking, License Plate and Tail Lamps Do Not Turn OFF (After Approx. 10 Min-
utes) EKS008O6

1. CHECK IPDM E/R

1. Turn ignition switch ON. Turn the combination switch (lighting switch) to the OFF position. Turn ignition
switch OFF.
2. Verify that the parking, license plate, and tail lamps turn on and off after approximately 10 minutes.
OK or NG
OK >> Ignition relay malfunction. Refer to PG-17, "Function of Detecting Ignition Relay Malfunction" .
NG >> Inspection End.

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Bulb Replacement EKS008O7

LICENSE PLATE LAMP A

Removal
1. Position trunk lid finisher aside.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove. B
3. Pull bulb to remove from socket.

E
WKIA3384E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. F
FRONT TURN SIGNAL (PARKING) LAMP
For bulb replacement, refer to LT-85, "FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP" .
G
TAIL LAMP
Removal
1. Remove rear combination lamp. Refer to LT-96, "REAR COMBINATION LAMP" . H
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove.
3. Pull bulb to remove from socket.
Installation I
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation EKS008O8 J
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
Removal
1. Remove the license plate finisher. Refer to EI-22, "Removal and Installation" . LT
2. Disconnect the license plate lamp connector.
3. Remove the license plate lamp mounting screw and remove the
license plate lamp from the vehicle. L

PKIA0059E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL (PARKING) LAMP
For front turn signal (parking) lamp removal and installation procedures, refer to LT-29, "Removal and Installa-
tion" .
REAR COMBINATION LAMP
For rear combination lamp removal and installation procedures, refer to LT-96, "REAR COMBINATION LAMP"
.

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INTERIOR ROOM LAMP PFP:26410

Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS008O9

WKIA3163E

System Description EKS008OA

When room lamp switch is in DOOR position, room lamp ON/OFF is controlled by timer according to signals
from switches including key switch and key lock solenoid, front door switch LH, unlock signal from keyfob (with
remote keyless entry system), door lock/unlock switch, front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch), and
ignition switch.
When room lamp turns ON, there is a gradual brightening over 1 second. When room lamp turns OFF, there is
a gradual dimming over 1 second.
The room lamp timer is controlled by the BCM (body control module).
Room lamp timer control settings can be changed with CONSULT-II.
Ignition keyhole illumination turns ON when front door LH is opened (door switch ON) or key is removed from
key cylinder. Illumination turns OFF when the ignition switch is turned ON or by room lamp timer.
Step lamp turns ON when a front or rear door is opened (door switch ON). Lamp turns OFF when front and
rear doors are closed (all door switches OFF).
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND
Power is supplied at all times
● through 10A fuse [No. 21, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

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● to key switch and key lock solenoid terminal 3

● to BCM terminal 57, and A
● through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
● to BCM terminal 70.
B
When the key is inserted in ignition switch, power is supplied
● through the key switch and key lock solenoid terminal 4
● to BCM terminal 37. C
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 38. D
Ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 67
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61. E
When the front door LH is opened, ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 47
F
● through case ground of front door switch LH.
When the front door RH is opened, ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 12 G
● through case ground of front door switch RH.
When the rear door LH is opened, ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 48 H
● through case ground of rear door switch LH.
When the rear door RH is opened, ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 13 I
● through case ground of rear door switch RH.
The BCM also receives a ground signal when
J
● either front door is unlocked with the lock/unlock switch
● the doors are unlocked with keyfob (with remote keyless entry system)
● the front door LH is unlocked with key (key cylinder unlock signal). LT
When a signal, or combination of signals is received by BCM, ground is supplied
● to interior room lamp terminal 2
● through BCM terminal 63, and L
● to trunk room lamp terminal –
● through BCM terminal 49, and
● to step lamp RH and LH terminal – M
● through BCM terminal 62, and
● to ignition keyhole illumination lamp terminal +
● through BCM terminal 1.
With power and ground supplied, the lamps illuminate.
SWITCH OPERATION
When front door switch LH is ON (door is opened), ground is supplied
● to ignition keyhole illumination terminal +
● through BCM terminal 1.
And power is supplied
● through BCM terminal 56
● to ignition keyhole illumination terminal –.
When any door switch is ON (door is opened), ground is supplied
● to front step lamp LH and RH terminal –

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● through BCM terminal 62.

And power is supplied
● through BCM terminal 56
● to step lamp LH and RH terminal +.
When spot lamp switch is ON, ground is supplied
● to spot lamp terminal –
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
And power is supplied
● through BCM terminal 56
● to spot lamp terminal +.
When vanity mirror lamp (LH or RH) is ON, ground is supplied
● to vanity mirror lamp (LH and RH) terminal 2
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
And power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to vanity mirror lamp (LH and RH) terminal 1.
When trunk room lamp is ON, ground is supplied
● to trunk room lamp terminal –
● through BCM terminal 49.
And power is supplied
● through BCM terminal 56
● to trunk room lamp terminal +.
ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION
When interior room lamp switch is in DOOR position and when all conditions below are met, BCM performs
timer control (maximum 30 seconds) for interior room lamp ON/OFF.
Power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 21, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to key switch and key lock solenoid terminal 3.
Key is removed from ignition key cylinder (key switch OFF), power will not be supplied to BCM terminal 37.
Ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 22 (with left and right front power window anti-pinch system) or terminals 7, 8, 45 and 46
(with left front only power window anti-pinch system)
● through main power window and door lock/unlock switch, power window and door lock/unlock switch RH
and front door lock assembly (key cylinder switch).
At the time that either front door is opened, BCM detects that door is unlocked. It determines that interior room
lamp timer operation conditions are met and turns the interior room lamp ON for 30 seconds.
When key is in ignition key cylinder (key switch ON), power is supplied
● through key switch and key lock solenoid terminal 4
● to BCM terminal 37.
When key is removed from key switch (key switch OFF), power supply to BCM terminal 37 is terminated. BCM
detects that key has been removed, determines that interior room lamp timer conditions are met and turns the
interior room lamp ON for 30 seconds.
When front door LH opens → closes and the key is not inserted in the key switch (key switch OFF), BCM ter-
minal 47 changes between 0V (door open) → 12V (door closed). The BCM determines that conditions for inte-
rior room lamp operation are met and turns the interior room lamp ON for 30 seconds.
Timer control is canceled under the following conditions.
● Front door LH is locked [when locked with keyfob, main power window and door lock/unlock switch, or
front door lock assembly (key cylinder switch)]
● Front door LH is opened (front door switch LH turns ON)
● Ignition switch ON.

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INTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL

If interior lamp is left ON, it will not be turned out even when door is closed. A
BCM turns off interior lamp automatically to save battery 30 minutes after ignition switch is turned OFF.
BCM controls interior lamps listed below:
● Step lamp B
● Spot lamp
● Trunk room lamp
● Interior room lamp C
● Ignition keyhole illumination lamp
After lamps turn OFF by the battery saver system, the lamps illuminate again when
D
● signal received from keyfob or main power window and door lock/unlock switch, or front door lock assem-
bly (key cylinder switch) is locked or unlocked
● door is opened or closed
E
● key is removed from or inserted in ignition key cylinder.
Interior lamp battery saver control period can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
F

LT

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Schematic EKS008OB

WKWA1393E

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Wiring Diagram — INT/L — EKS008OC

LT

WKWA1319E

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WKWA1394E

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LT

WKWA1395E

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Models With Vanity Lamps EKS009Y8

WKWA2974E

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Terminals and Reference Values for BCM EKS008OD

A
Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Igni- Reference value
Signal name
No. color tion Operation or condition (Approx.)
B
switch
Door is locked. (SW OFF) Battery voltage
1 R/Y Ignition keyhole illumination signal OFF
Door is unlocked. (SW ON) 0V C
Front door key cylinder switch LH OFF (neutral position) 5V
7 W/L OFF
(unlock) ON (unlocked position) 0V
OFF (neutral position) 5V D
Front door key cylinder switch LH
8 P/L OFF
(lock) ON (locked position) 0V

Front door ON (open) 0V

12 P/L Front door switch RH signal OFF E
switch RH OFF (closed) Battery voltage

Rear door ON (open) 0V

13 R/W Rear door switch RH signal OFF
switch RH OFF (closed) Battery voltage F

G
When ignition switch ON or
22 Y/G Power window switch serial link —
power window timer operates

H
PIIA2344J

Vehicle key is removed. 0V

37 B/R Key-in switch detection signal OFF
Vehicle key is inserted. Battery voltage I
38 R Ignition power supply ON — Battery voltage
39 L CAN-H — — —
J
40 P CAN-L — — —
ON (open) 0V
42 PU/W Trunk lamp switch signal OFF Trunk lid
OFF (closed) Battery voltage LT
OFF (neutral
Door lock Battery voltage
position)
45 BR Lock switch signal OFF and unlock
switch ON (locked posi- L
0V
tion)
OFF (neutral
Door lock Battery voltage
position) M
46 P Unlock switch signal OFF and unlock
switch ON (unlocked
0V
position)

Front door ON (open) 0V

47 SB Front door switch LH signal OFF
switch LH OFF (closed) Battery voltage

Rear door ON (open) 0V

48 R/B Rear door switch LH signal OFF
switch LH OFF (closed) Battery voltage
Trunk lid is open (ON) 0V
49 PU Trunk room lamp signal OFF
Trunk lid is closed (OFF) Battery voltage
30 minutes after ignition switch is
OFF 0V
56 P/B Battery saver output signal turned to OFF
ON — Battery voltage
57 W Battery power supply (fuse) OFF — Battery voltage
Any door is open (ON) 0V
62 R/W Step lamp signal OFF
All doors are closed (OFF) Battery voltage

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Measuring condition
Terminal Wire Igni- Reference value
Signal name
No. color tion Operation or condition (Approx.)
switch

Interior room ON
Any 0V
lamp switch: (open)
63 R Interior room lamp output signal OFF door
DOOR posi- OFF
switch Battery voltage
tion (closed)
67 B Ground ON — 0V
70 W/B Battery power supply (fusible link) OFF — Battery voltage

How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis EKS008OE

1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.

2. Understand operation description and function description. Refer to LT-114, "System Description" .
3. Carry out the Preliminary Check. Refer to LT-124, "Preliminary Check" .
4. Check symptom and repair or replace the cause of malfunction.
5. Does the interior room lamp operate normally? If YES: GO TO 6. If NO: GO TO 4.
6. Inspection End.
Preliminary Check EKS008OF

INSPECTION FOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

1. CHECK FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check for blown BCM fuses or fusible link.
Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.
f
Battery
BCM 21
Ignition switch ON or START position 1

Refer to LT-119, "Wiring Diagram — INT/L —" .

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse or fusible link is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse
or fusible link. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect BCM connectors.
2. Check voltage between BCM connector terminals and ground.

BCM Ignition switch position

(+) (–)
OFF ON
Connector Terminal
M18 38 0V Battery voltage
57 Ground Battery voltage Battery voltage
M20
70 Battery voltage Battery voltage
WKIA1478E

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open between BCM and fuse or fusible link.

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3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT A

Check continuity between BCM connector terminal and ground.
BCM
Continuity B
Connector Terminal
M19 67 Ground Yes

OK or NG C
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check harness ground circuit.
D
LIIA0915E

CONSULT-II Function (BCM) EKS008OG

E
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
BCM diagnostic
Diagnostic mode Description
test item F
Supports inspections and adjustments. Commands are transmitted to the BCM
WORK SUPPORT for setting the status suitable for required operation, input/output signals are
received from the BCM and received data is displayed.
G
DATA MONITOR Displays BCM input/output data in real time.
ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
Inspection by part
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays BCM self-diagnosis results. H
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ECU PART NUMBER BCM part number can be read.
I
CONFIGURATION Performs BCM configuration read/write functions.

CONSULT-II OPERATION J
CAUTION:
If 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.
LT
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn igni-
tion switch ON.
L

BBIA0002E
LKIA0070E

2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".

BCIA0029E

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3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.

If "BCM" is not indicated, go to GI-39, "Consult-II Data Link Con-
nector (DLC) Circuit" .

BCIA0030E

4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT TEST

ITEM" screen.

PKIA5226E

WORK SUPPORT
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "INT LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "WORK SUPPORT" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch "SET I/L D-UNLCK INTCON", "ROOM LAMP ON TIME SET" or "ROOM LAMP OFF TIME SET" on
"SELECT WORK ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. Touch "CHANGE SETT".
6. The setting will be changed and "CUSTOMIZING COMPLETED" will be displayed.
7. Touch "END".
Display Item List
Item Description CONSULT-II
The 30 seconds glowing function the interior room lamps and the
SET I/L D-UNLCK INTCON ignition keyhole illumination can be selected when front door LH is ON/OFF
released (unlocked).
The time in order to escalate illumination can be adjusted when the
ROOM LAMP ON TIME SET interior room lamps and the ignition keyhole illumination is turned MODE 1 - 7
on.
The time in order to diminish illumination can be adjusted when the
ROOM LAMP OFF TIME SET interior room lamps and the ignition keyhole illumination is turned MODE 1 - 7
off.

Reference between "MODE" and "TIME" for "TURN ON/OFF".

MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Time (sec.) 0.5 1 2 3 4 5 0

DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "INT 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 "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen.
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ALL SIGNALS Monitors all the signals. A

SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors the individual signal.

4. Touch "START".
5. When "SELECTION FROM MENU" is selected, touch items to be monitored. When "ALL SIGNALS" is B
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". C

Display Item List

Monitor item Contents D
IGN ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "IGN position (ON)/OFF, ACC position (OFF)" judged from the ignition switch signal.
KEY ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Key inserted (ON)/key removed (OFF)" status judged from the key switch signal.
Displays status of the front door LH as judged from the front door switch LH signal. (Door is
E
DOOR SW-DR "ON/OFF"
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
Displays "Door open (ON)/Door closed (OFF)" status, determined from front door switch RH
DOOR SW-AS "ON/OFF"
signal. F
Displays "Door open (ON)/Door closed (OFF)" status, determined from rear door switch RH
DOOR SW-RR "ON/OFF"
signal.
Displays "Door open (ON)/Door closed (OFF)" status, determined from rear door switch LH G
DOOR SW-RL "ON/OFF"
signal.
Displays "Door open (ON)/Door closed (OFF)" status, determined from back door switch sig-
BACK DOOR SW "ON/OFF"
nal. H
KEY CYL LK-SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Door locked (ON)" status, determined from key cylinder lock switch in front door LH.
Displays "Door unlocked (OFF)" status, determined from key cylinder lock switch in front door
KEY CYL UN-SW "ON/OFF"
LH. I
Displays "Door locked (ON)/Door unlocked (OFF)" status, determined from locking detection
CDL LOCK SW "ON/OFF"
switch in front door LH.
Displays "Door unlocked (OFF)" status, determined from locking detection switch in front door J
CDL UNLOCK SW "ON/OFF"
RH.
KEYLESS LOCK "ON/OFF" Displays "Locked (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lock signal.
KEYLESS UNLOCK "ON/OFF" Displays "Unlocked (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from unlock signal.
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ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure L
1. Touch "INT 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. M
4. During the operation check, touching "BACK" deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
Test item Description
INT LAMP Interior room lamp can be operated by any ON-OFF operations.
IGN ILLUM Ignition keyhole illumination can be operated by ON-OFF operation.
STEP LAMP TEST Step lamp can be operated by ON-OFF operation.
LUGGAGE LAMP TEST Trunk room lamp can be operated by ON-OFF operation.

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Interior Room Lamp Control Does Not Operate EKS008OH

1. CHECK EACH SWITCH

Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make
sure switches listed in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with
switch operation. Refer to LT-127, "Display Item List" for switches
and their functions.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Inspect malfunctioning switch system.

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2. ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP" active test.
2. When room lamp switch is in DOOR position, use active test to
make sure room lamp operates.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
NG >> GO TO 3.

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3. CHECK ROOM LAMP INPUT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between room lamp harness connector R8 termi-
nal 1 and ground.
1 - Ground : Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 6.

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4. CHECK ROOM LAMP

1. Disconnect room lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between room lamp terminals.

Room lamp
Condition Continuity
Terminal
Room lamp switch is DOOR Yes
1 2
Room lamp switch is OFF No

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5. WKIA2063E
NG >> Replace room lamp. Refer to LT-132, "ROOM OR SPOT
LAMP" .

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5. CHECK ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT A

1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal
56 and room lamp harness connector R8 terminal 1. B

56 - 1 : Continuity should exist.

OK or NG C
OK >> Replace BCM if interior lamp does not work after setting
the connector again. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and
Installation of BCM" . D
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
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6. CHECK ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT E

1. Disconnect BCM connector and room lamp connector.

2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal
F
63 and room lamp harness connector R8 terminal 2.
63 - 2 : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG G
OK >> Replace BCM if interior lamp does not work after setting
the connector again. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and
Installation of BCM" . H
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
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Ignition Keyhole Illumination Control Does Not Operate EKS008OI I

1. CHECK EACH SWITCH
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make J
sure switches listed in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with
switch operation. Refer to LT-127, "Display Item List" for switches
and their functions.
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Inspect malfunctioning switch system. L

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2. ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP".
2. Select "IGN ILLUM" active test to make sure lamp operates.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
NG >> GO TO 3.

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3. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION INPUT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between ignition keyhole illumination harness
connector M25 terminal + and ground.
+ - Ground : Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 6.

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4. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION BULB

1. Disconnect ignition keyhole illumination connector.
2. Check continuity between ignition keyhole illumination terminals
+ and –.
+-– : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace ignition keyhole illumination bulb. Refer to LT-
133, "IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION LAMP" .
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5. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
1 and ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M25 termi-
nal –.
–-1 : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not
work after setting the connector again. Refer to BCS-20,
"Removal and Installation of BCM" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector. WKIA1911E

6. CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect BCM connector and ignition keyhole illumination
connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal
56 and ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M25 ter-
minal +.
+ - 56 : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not
work after setting the connector again. Refer to BCS-20,
"Removal and Installation of BCM" . WKIA1912E

NG >> Repair harness or connector.

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All Step Lamps Do Not Operate EKS008OJ

1. CHECK EACH DOOR SWITCH A

Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make

sure switches listed below turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation. B
Switch name CONSULT screen
Front door switch LH DOOR SW-DR
C
Front door switch RH DOOR SW-AS
Rear door switch RH DOOR SW-RR
Rear door switch LH DOOR SW-RL D
OK or NG
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OK >> GO TO 2.
E
NG >> Inspect malfunctioning switch system.

2. CHECK STEP LAMP INPUT

F
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between step lamp LH harness connector D11
terminal + and ground. G
+ - Ground : Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
H
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
I
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3. CHECK STEP LAMP CIRCUIT J

1. Disconnect BCM connector and step lamp LH connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal
62 and step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal –. LT

– - 62 : Continuity should exist.

OK or NG L
OK >> Replace BCM if step lamp does not work after setting
the connector again. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and
Installation of BCM" . M
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
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4. CHECK STEP LAMP CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect BCM connector and step lamp LH connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M20 terminal
56 and step lamp LH harness connector D11 terminal +.
+ - 56 : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM if step lamp does not work after setting
the connector again. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and
Installation of BCM" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
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All Interior Room Lamps Do Not Operate EKS008OK

1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. All interior room lamps switch are OFF.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between BCM harness connector M20 terminal
56 and ground.
56 - Ground : Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
OK >> Repair harness or connector. To prevent making a short
circuit, be sure to disconnect battery negative cable
after repairing harness, and then reconnect.
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NG >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
Bulb Replacement EKS008OL

ROOM OR SPOT LAMP

Removal
1. Insert a thin screwdriver in the notch and carefully remove the lens.
2. Remove the bulb.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
STEP LAMP
Removal
1. Carefully remove lamp assembly from door finisher.
2. Remove the bulb.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
VANITY MIRROR LAMP
Removal
1. Insert a thin screwdriver in the notch and carefully remove the
lens.
2. Remove the bulb.

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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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TRUNK ROOM LAMP

Removal A
1. Unfold tab A and open the lens.
2. Remove the bulb.
B

D
LKIA0066E

Installation E
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation EKS008OM

IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION LAMP F

Removal
1. Remove the instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-13, "INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER LH" .
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it. G

J
LKIA0065E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. LT
ROOM LAMP
Removal
L
1. Carefully remove the lens.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the room lamp.
M
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
STEP LAMP
Removal
1. Carefully remove lamp assembly from door finisher.
2. Disconnect electrical connector.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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TRUNK ROOM LAMP

Removal
1. Unfold tab A and open the lens.
2. Remove the trunk room lamp while pressing tab B in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
3. Disconnect the trunk room lamp connector.

LKIA0066E

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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ILLUMINATION PFP:27545
A
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location EKS00A87

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M
System Description EKS008ON

Control of the illumination lamps operation is dependent upon the position of the lighting switch (combination
switch). When the lighting switch is placed in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if the auto light system is activated)
the BCM (body control module) receives input requesting the illumination lamps to illuminate. This input is
communicated to the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) across the CAN communi-
cation lines. The CPU (central processing unit) of the IPDM E/R controls the tail lamp relay coil. When ener-
gized, this relay directs power to the illumination lamps, which then illuminate.
Power is supplied at all times
● through 10A fuse (No. 41, located in the IPDM E/R)
● to tail lamp relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and
● through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
● to BCM terminal 70.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
● through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 38.

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With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied

● through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
● to BCM terminal 11.
Ground is supplied
● to BCM terminal 67
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61.
ILLUMINATION OPERATION BY LIGHTING SWITCH
With the lighting switch in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if the auto light system is activated), the BCM receives
input requesting the illumination lamps to illuminate. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the
CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the tail lamp relay coil which, when energized,
directs power
● through IPDM E/R terminal 22
● to illumination control switch terminal 1
● to combination meter terminal 31
● to A/T device terminal 15 (with A/T)
● to TCS ON/OFF switch terminal 3 (with TCS)
● to audio unit terminal 8
● to hazard switch terminal 3
● to heated seat switch LH and RH terminal 1 (with heated seats)
● to front air control terminal 12
● to AV switch terminal 3 (with NAVI)
● to NAVI control unit terminal 26 (with NAVI)
● to glove box lamp terminal +.
With the ignition switch in ON or START, power is also supplied
● through BCM terminal 68
● to rear power window switch LH terminal 5
● to rear power window switch RH terminal 5
● to front power window switch RH terminal 5 (with left front only power window anti-pinch system) or termi-
nal 13 (with left and right front power window anti-pinch system)
● to main power window and door lock/unlock switch terminal 12 (with left front only power window anti-
pinch system) or terminal 17 (with left and right front power window anti-pinch system).
Ground is supplied
● to illumination control switch terminal 3
● to glove box lamp terminal –
● to combination meter terminal 24
● through grounds F14, M57 and M61, and
● to rear power window switch RH terminal 8
● through ground B117, and
● to rear power window switch LH terminal 8
● to NAVI control unit terminal 30 (with NAVI)
● through grounds B7 and B19.
The main power window and door lock/unlock switch and the front power window switch RH illumination cir-
cuits are case grounded.
Controlled ground is supplied
● through illumination control switch terminal 2
● to combination meter terminal 32
● to A/T device terminal 16 (with A/T)
● to TCS ON/OFF switch terminal 4 (with TCS)
● to audio unit terminal 7
● to hazard switch terminal 4

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● to heated seat switch LH and RH terminal 2 (with heated seats)

● to front air control terminal 11 A
● to AV switch terminal 4 (with NAVI).
With power and ground supplied, illumination lamps illuminate.
B
BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if auto light system is activated)
and the ignition switch is turned from ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver control feature is activated. C
Under this condition, the illumination lamps remain illuminated for 30 minutes unless the combination switch
(lighting switch) position is changed. If the combination switch (lighting switch) position is changed, then the
illumination lamps are turned off after a 30 second delay.
When the lighting switch is turned from OFF to 1ST or 2ND position (or if auto light system is activated) after D
illumination lamps have been turned off by the battery saver control, the illumination lamps illuminate again.
CAN Communication System Description EKS008OO
E
Refer to LAN-20, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

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Schematic EKS008OP

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Wiring Diagram — ILL — EKS008OQ

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Bulb Replacement EKS008OR

GLOVE BOX LAMP A

Removal
1. Through the passenger air bag connector access in the top of the glove box, remove bulb socket by turn-
ing counterclockwise. B
2. Pull the bulb from the socket to remove.
Installation
C
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation EKS00GAI

ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH D

Removal
1. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-13, "INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER LH" .
2. Carefully release the illumination control switch retaining tabs E
and remove the unit from the driver lower instrument panel.

WKIA1984E
H

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. I

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BULB SPECIFICATIONS PFP:26297

Headlamp EKS008OS

Item Wattage (W)*

Low (halogen) 55 (H1)
Low (xenon) 35 (D2R)
High 60W (HB3)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Exterior Lamp EKS008OT

Item Wattage (W)*

Front combination lamp Turn signal lamp/parking lamp 27/8 (amber)
Stop/Tail lamp 27/8
Turn signal lamp 27
Rear combination lamp
Back-up lamp 13
Side marker lamp 5
Fog lamp 55 (H11)
License plate lamp 5
High-mounted stop lamp (parcel shelf mount) 18
High-mounted stop lamp (rear air spoiler mount) *
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Interior Lamp/Illumination EKS008OU

Item Wattage (W)*

Glove box lamp 3.4
Ignition keyhole illumination lamp 0.74*
Spot lamp 10
Room lamp 8
Step lamp 3.8
Trunk room lamp 3.4
Vanity mirror lamp 1.4*
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

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