Reclining Switch 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

With "RECLN SW-FR, RECLN SW-RR" on the DATA MONITOR, operate the reclining switch to check ON/OFF operation.

Fig 1: Reclining Switch - 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 voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.
  
  Fig 3: Terminals Voltage Reference Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- OK: Reclining switch circuit is OK.
- NG: GO TO 2.
CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit and power seat switch LH.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 12, 27 and power seat switch connector P8 terminals 3, 4.
  12 (P) - 4 (P): Continuity should exist.
  
  27 (W/R) - 3 (W/R): Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 12, 27 and ground.
  12 (P) - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
  
  27 (W/R) - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminals 12, 27, Power Seat Switch Connector P8 Terminals 3, 4 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.
RECLINING SWITCH INSPECTION
Check continuity between driver seat switch as follows.

Fig 6: Terminals Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Switch
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
- OK: Check the condition of the harness and connector.
- NG: Replace power seat switch LH.