Neutral Switch System Inspection

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.

NEUTRAL SWITCH SIGNAL INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. While fully opening and closing the sliding door, check voltage between sliding door latch control unit connector terminal 1 and-ground.
Fig 1: Sliding Door Latch Control Unit Connector Terminal 1 And-Ground Waveform
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Sliding Door Latch Control Unit Connector Terminal 1 And-Ground
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OK or NG
1. OK: Neutral switch is OK.
2. NG: GO TO 2.
NEUTRAL SWITCH CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Disconnect cinch latch switch and sliding door latch control unit connector.
2. Check continuity between cinch latch switch connector terminal 4 and sliding door latch control unit connectors terminal 1.
  4 - 1: Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair the harness between the cinch latch switch and the sliding door latch control unit.
Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Cinch Latch Switch And Sliding Door Latch Control Unit Connectors Terminal
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
NEUTRAL SWITCH GROUND INSPECTION
Check continuity between cinch latch switch connector terminal 1 and ground.

1 - Ground: Continuity should exist.

OK or NG
1. OK: Replace the cinch latch switch.
2. NG: Repair the harness between the cinch latch switch and ground.
Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Cinch Latch Switch Connector Terminal 1 And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.