1. Check Before Engine Is Started

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. 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 A/T selector lever to "P" position.
3. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position. Wait at least 5 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch to "ON" position. (Do not start engine.)
5. Does O/D OFF indicator lamp come on for about 2 seconds?
Fig 1: Moving A/T Selector Lever To "P" Position
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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

Yes or No
1. Yes: GO TO 2.
2. No: Stop ROAD TEST. Go to "1. 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 3: Checking O/D Off Indicator Lamp
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Yes or No
1. Yes: TCM is in fail-safe mode. Perform self-diagnosis and check NG items on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET ". Refer to "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS) ".
2. No:
  1. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position.
  2. Perform self-diagnosis and note NG items.
    Refer to "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS) ".
  3. Go to "2. CHECK AT IDLE ".