Engine Cannot Be Started in P and N Position
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.
SYMPTOM:
- Engine cannot be started with selector lever in P or N position .
- Engine can be started with selector lever in D, L or R position .
- CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH CIRCUIT
With CONSULT-II
Does "DATA MONITOR" show damage to park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit?
Without CONSULT-II
Does self-diagnosis show damage to park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit?
Yes or No
- Yes: Check park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit. Refer to "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ".
- No: GO TO 2.
- CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
Check for short or open of park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connector F29 terminals 1 (G/R) and 2(G). Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - AT-PNP/SW ".
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
- ADJUST CONTROL CABLE
Check control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT "
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Adjust control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
- CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Check starting system. Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSES WITH BATTERY/STARTING/CHARG .
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.