Engine Cannot Be Started in P and N Position

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SYMPTOM:

Engine cannot be started with selector lever in P or N position.
Engine can be started with selector lever in D, L or R position.

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

Does "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
- Yes: Check park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit. Refer to "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ".
- No: GO TO 2.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Park/Neutral Switch Circuit
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
Check for short or open of park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connector F29 terminals 1 (G/R) and 2 (G). Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - AT - PNP/SW ".

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
ADJUST CONTROL CABLE
Check control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT "

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Adjust control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting Control Cable
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Check starting system. Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSES WITH BATTERY/STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER ".

OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.