1. Check Before Engine Is Started

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on flat surface.
2. Move selector lever to P position.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever P Position
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Wait at least 5 seconds.
4. Set overdrive control switch to ON position.
5. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
6. Does O/D OFF indicator lamp come on for about 2 seconds?
Yes or No
1. Yes: GO TO 2.
2. No: Stop ROAD TEST. Go to "O/D OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT COME ON ".
CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LAMP
Does O/D OFF indicator lamp flicker for about 8 seconds?

Fig 2: Identifying O/D OFF Indicator Lamp
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Yes or No
1. Yes: TCM is under fail-safe mode. Perform self-diagnosis and check NG items on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET, DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET . Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CONSULT-II) " or "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS) ".
2. No:
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  2. Perform .
    Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CONSULT-II) " or "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO T00LS) ".
  3. GO TO "2. CHECK AT IDLE ".