18. A/T Does Not Shift: D3 --> 22, When Selector Lever D --> 2 Position

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SYMPTOM:

A/T does not shift from D3 to 22 when changing selector lever from D to 2 position.

CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH CIRCUIT
With CONSULT-II

Does "TCM INPUT SIGNALS" in "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
1. Yes: Check park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit. Refer to "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ".
2. No: Go to "9. A/T Does Not Shift: D1 --> D2 or Does Not Kickdown: D4 --> D2 ".
Fig 1: Checking Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Circuit
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.