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Outside Handle Lamp Circuit




OUTSIDE HANDLE LAMP CIRCUIT

Description

Controls the outside door handle lamp circuit (ground side) to turn the outside door handle lamps ON and OFF.


Component Function Check


1. CHECK OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE LAMP OPERATION

CONSULT
1.Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.Select DOOR HANDLE LAMP TEST of BCM (INTELLIGENT KEY) active test item.
3.While operating the test item, check that the outside door handle lamp turn ON/OFF.
On: Outside door handle lamp ON


Off: Outside door handle lamp OFF
Is the inspection results normal?
YES- Outside door handle lamp circuit is normal.
NO- Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" .


Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "Wiring Diagram" Interior Illumination.

CAUTION:
Before performing the diagnosis, check that the following is normal:
- Battery saver output/power supply

1. CHECK OUTSIDE HANDLE LAMP OUTPUT

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Open drivers door.
3.Check voltage between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 65 and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Front outside handle assembly control circuit is operating normally.
Fixed ON-GO TO 3
Fixed OFF-GO TO 2

2. CHECK OUTSIDE HANDLE LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT

1.Disconnect BCM harness connector and front outside handle assembly LH/RH harness connectors.
2.Check continuity between BCM harness connector and front outside handle assembly harness connector.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace front outside handle lamp. Refer to "OUTSIDE HANDLE : Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
NO- Repair or replace harness or connector.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX

3. CHECK OUTSIDE HANDLE LAMP SHORT CIRCUIT

1.Disconnect BCM harness connector and front outside handle assembly LH/RH harness connectors.
2.Check continuity between BCM harness connector and front outside handle assembly harness connector.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace BCM. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
NO- Repair or replace harness or connector.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX