Tail Lamp: Testing and Inspection

PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

The parking, license plate, tail lamps and side marker lamps do not turn ON with the combination switch in any setting.


Diagnosis Procedure


1. COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION

Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to "Symptom Table" Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.
Is the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) normal?
YES- GO TO 2
NO- Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2. CHECK TAIL LAMP RELAY REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT

CONSULT DATA MONITOR
1.Select TAIL & CLR REQ of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2.While operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.





Is the item status normal?
YES- GO TO 3
NO- Replace BCM. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.

3. PARK LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check the parking lamp circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" Parking Lamp Circuit.
Is the tail lamp circuit normal?
YES- Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
NO- Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX