Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 600

EXL-142

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[XENON TYPE]

NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION

NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION

Description

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XENON HEADLAMP

• The brightness and color of the light may vary slightly immediately after turning the headlamp ON. This con-

dition will remain until the xenon bulb becomes stable. This is normal.

• Illumination time lag may occur between right and left. This is normal.

AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM

The auto light system may not turn the headlamp ON/OFF immediately after passing a dark area or a bright

area (short tunnel, sky bridge, shadowed area etc.). This is normal.

BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM

EXL-143

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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM

Description

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The headlamps (both sides) do not switch to high beam when the lighting switch is in the HI or PASS setting.

Diagnosis Procedure

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COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION

Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to 

EXL-21, "System Description"

.

Is the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT

CONSULT DATA MONITOR

1. Select "HL HI 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 

BCS-79, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check the headlamp (HI) circuit. Refer to 

EXL-36, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Is the headlamp (HI) circuit normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-35, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

HL HI REQ

Lighting switch
(2ND)

HI or PASS

ON

Except for HI or PASS

OFF

EXL-144

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[XENON TYPE]

BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON

BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

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The headlamps (both sides) do not turn ON in any lighting switch setting.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH)

Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to 

EXL-21, "System Description"

.

Is the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT

CONSULT DATA MONITOR

1. Select "HL LO 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 

BCS-79, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check the headlamp (LO) circuit. Refer to 

EXL-40, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Is the headlamp (LO) circuit normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-35, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

HL LO REQ

Lighting switch

2ND

ON

OFF

OFF

PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

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The parking, license plate and tail lamps do not turn ON in with any lighting switch setting.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION

Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to 

EXL-21, "System Description"

.

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 

BCS-79, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

PARK LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check the parking lamp circuit. Refer to 

EXL-45, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Is the tail lamp circuit normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-35, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

TAIL & CLR REQ

Lighting switch

1ST

ON

OFF

OFF