Door Switch Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK DOOR SWITCHES INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II

Check door switches ("DOOR SW-DR", "DOOR SW-AS", "DOOR SW-RL", "DOOR SW-RR") in DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT-II. Refer to DATA MONITOR .
- When any doors are open :
  DOOR SW-DR :ON
  
  DOOR SW-AS :ON
  
  DOOR SW-RL :ON
  
  DOOR SW-RR :ON
  
  BACK DOOR SW :ON
- When any doors are closed :
  DOOR SW-DR :OFF
  
  DOOR SW-AS :OFF
  
  DOOR SW-RL :OFF
  
  DOOR SW-RR :OFF
  
  BACK DOOR SW :OFF
  
  Fig 1: Displaying CONSULT-II DATA MONITOR Screen
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Without CONSULT-II

Check voltage between BCM connector M18 or M19 terminals 12, 13, 43, 47, 48 and ground.

Fig 2: Checking Connector Specifications
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Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector And Ground
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OK or NG
1. OK >> System is OK.
2. NG >> GO TO 2.
CHECK DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect door switch and BCM.
3. Check continuity between door switch connector B8 (Front LH), B108 (Front RH), B18 (Rear LH), B118 (Rear RH) terminal 2 or D502 (Back) terminal 3 and BCM connector M18, M19 terminals 12, 13, 43, 47 and 48.
  2 (SB) - 47 (SB) :Continuity should exist
  
  2 (R/L) -12 (R/L) :Continuity should exist
  
  2 (R/Y) - 48 (R/Y) :Continuity should exist
  
  2 (R/W) - 13 (R/W) :Continuity should exist
  
  3 (R/B) - 43 (R/B) :Continuity should exist
4. Check continuity between door switch connector B8 (Front LH), B108 (Front RH), B18 (Rear LH), B118 (Rear RH) terminal 2 or D502 (Back) terminal 3 and ground.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Door Switch Circuit
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  2 (SB, R/L, R/Y or R/W) Ground - :Continuity should not exist
  
  3 (R/B) - Ground :Continuity should not exist
OK or NG
1. OK >> GO TO 3.
2. NG >> Repair or replace harness.
CHECK DOOR SWITCHES
- Disconnect door switch harness.
- Check continuity between door switch connector terminals.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Terminal Conditions
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Door Switch Connector Terminals
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK >> Check door switch case ground condition (front and rear door) or ground circuit (back door).
2. NG >> Replace door switch.