Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Optical sensor
Description
The optical sensor converts the outside brightness (lux) to voltage and transmits the optical sensor signal to the BCM.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL BY CONSULT
CONSULT
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Select "OPTICAL SENSOR" of BCM (HEAD LAMP) DATA MONITOR item.
- Turn the lighting switch to AUTO.
- While the auto light system is operating, check the monitor status.
*: Illuminates the optical sensor. The value may be less than the standard value if brightness is weak.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR POWER SUPPLY INPUT
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Turn the lighting switch to AUTO.
- Check the voltage between the optical sensor harness connector and ground.
2.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR GROUND INPUT
Check the voltage between the optical sensor harness connector and ground.
3.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL OUTPUT
With the auto light system operating, check voltage between the optical sensor harness connector and ground.
*: Illuminate the optical sensor. The value may be less than the standard if brightness is weak.
4.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR POWER SUPPLY FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the optical sensor connector and BCM connector M18.
- Check continuity between the optical sensor harness connector (A) and the BCM harness connector (B
5.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR POWER SUPPLY FOR SHORT CIRCUIT
Check the continuity between the optical sensor harness connector and the ground.
6.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR GROUND FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the optical sensor connector and BCM connector M18.
- Check continuity between the optical sensor harness connector (A) and the BCM harness connector (B).
7.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the optical sensor connector and BCM connector M18.
- Check continuity between the optical sensor harness connector (A) and the BCM harness connector (B).
8.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL FOR SHORT CIRCUIT
Check the continuity between the optical sensor harness connector and ground.
Turn signal lamp circuit
Description
The BCM monitors inputs from the combination switch to determine when to
activate the turn signals. The BCM outputs voltage direction to the left and
right turn signals during turn si ...
Hazard switch
Component Function Check
1.CHECK HAZARD SWITCH SIGNAL BY CONSULT
CONSULT DATA MONITOR
Turn ignition switch ON.
Select "HAZARD SW" of BCM (FLASHER) DATA MONITOR item.
With operating the hazar ...
Other materials:
DLC branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative
terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the data
link connector for damage, bend and loose connection
(connector side and harn ...
Symptom diagnosis
UNBALANCE STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE (TORQUE VARIATION)
Description
Hard steering when fully turning the steering wheel.
Light steering when driving at a high speed.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK SYSTEM FOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND
Perform trouble diagnosis for power supply and ground cir ...
Combination switch system symptoms
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
COMBINATION SWITCH SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom Table
Perform the data monitor of CONSULT to check for any malfunctioning
item.
Check the malfunction combinations
Identify the malfunctioning part from the agreed combination and repair
or replace the part.
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Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
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- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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