1. Check Before Engine Is Started

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. 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 selector lever to P position.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Position
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Wait at least 5 seconds.
4. Set overdrive control switch to ON position.
5. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
6. Does O/D OFF indicator lamp come on for about 2 seconds?
  
  Fig 2: Identifying O/D Off Indicator Lamp
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Yes or No
- Yes: GO TO 2.
- No: Stop ROAD TEST. Go to "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?

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