Nissan 200SX S13 silhouetteS13

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES — Diagnostic Procedure 12 — Control Unit or Power Supply and Ground Circuit

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Diagnostic Procedure 12

Code 12
Control unit or power supply and ground circuit (warning activates but L.E.D. comes off)
Diagnostic Procedure

12

Diagnostic Procedure 12 — control unit or power supply / ground

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INSPECTION START
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[A] CHECK CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY. Disconnect control unit connector. Check voltage between control unit connector (vehicle side) terminal ⑴ and body ground with ignition switch turned on.
N.G.
Check if control unit "10A" fuse is blown.
O.K.
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[B] CHECK ALTERNATOR L TERMINAL VOLTAGE. Disconnect control unit connector. Check voltage between control unit connector (vehicle side) terminal ⑮ and body ground after engine starting. Voltage: 6 V or more.
N.G.
Check if other warnings activate.
O.K.
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[C] Check continuity between control unit connector (vehicle side) terminal ⑳ and body ground with ignition switch "OFF".
N.G.
Repair ground harness.
O.K.
5
Replace control unit.
Control unit power supply[A] Terminal 1 vs body ground, ignition ON.
12V (battery voltage)
Alternator L terminal voltage[B] Terminal 15 vs body ground, after engine start.
6 or moreV
Ground continuity[C] Terminal 20 vs body ground, ignition OFF.
≈ 0Ω

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