O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On

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SYMPTOM:

O/D OFF indicator lamp does not come on for about 2 seconds when turning ignition switch to ON .

CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE STEP 1
1. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
2. Check voltage between TCM harness connectors E142, E143 terminals 10 (R/Y), 19 (R/Y), 28 (Y/R) and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between TCM Harness Connectors E142, E143 Terminals 10, 19, 28 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Voltage: Battery voltage
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: GO TO 3.
CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE STEP 2
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Check voltage between TCM harness connector E143 terminal 28 (Y/R) and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between TCM Harness Connector E143 Terminal 28 (Y/R) And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Voltage: Battery voltage

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: GO TO 3.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following items:
- Fuse
- Harness for short or open between battery, ignition switch and TCM harness connectors E143, E143 terminals 10 (R/Y), 19 (R/Y) and 28 (Y/R)
  Refer to "Wiring Diagram - AT-MAIN ".
- Ignition switch
  Refer to "POWER DISTRIBUTION ".
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK TCM GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
3. Check continuity between TCM harness connector E143 terminals 25 (B), 48 (B) and ground.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between TCM Harness Connector E143 Terminals 25, 48 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Continuity should exist .
If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors. Refer to "Wiring Diagram - AT-MAIN ".
CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
2. Check the combination meter.
  Refer to "COMBINATION METERS ".
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: Replace the combination meter. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF COMBINATION METER .
CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO INSPECTION END
2. NG: GO TO 7.
CHECK TCM INSPECTION
1. perform TCM input/output signal inspection. Refer to "TCM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE ".
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO INSPECTION END
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.