Reclining Sensor Circuit Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FUNCTION
With CONSULT-II

Check operation with "RECLN PULSE" on the DATA MONITOR to make sure the pulse changes.

Fig 1: Reclining Sensor Circuit - Monitor Item Contents Chart
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: DATA MONITOR - CONSULT II Display Screen
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check signal between driver seat control unit connector and ground, with oscilloscope.
  
  Fig 3: Reclining Sensor Circuit Signal Reference Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Signal Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: Reclining sensor circuit is OK.
- NG: GO TO 2.
CHECK RECLINING SENSOR HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminal 9 and reclining motor connector P5 terminal 7.
  9 (R) - 7 (R): Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 9 and ground.
  9 (R) - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminal 9 And Reclining Motor Connector P5 Terminal 7
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: Replace reclining motor.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.