In N Position, Vehicle Moves

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SYMPTOM:

Vehicle moves forward or backward when selecting N position.

ADJUST CONTROL CABLE
Check control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT "

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 2.
- NG: Adjust control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
  
  Fig 1: Adjusting Control Cable Position N
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level again.

Fig 2: Checking Fluid
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Refill ATF.
CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
  
  Fig 3: Checking A/T Fluid Condition
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: GO TO 4.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Disassemble A/T.
2. Check the following items:
  - Forward clutch assembly
  - Overrun clutch assembly
  - Reverse clutch assembly
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.

OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG: GO TO 6.
CHECK TCM INSPECTION
1. Perform TCM input/output signal inspection. Refer to "TCM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE ".
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.