Sliding Sensor Circuit Inspection

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CHECK FUNCTION
With CONSULT-II

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

Fig 1: Sliding Sensor Circuit Data Monitor Contents
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: Sliding 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: Sliding sensor circuit is OK.
- NG: GO TO 2.
CHECK SLIDING SENSOR HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit and sliding motor.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminal 24 and sliding motor P4 terminal 3.
  24 (B) - 3 (B): Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit P2 terminal 24 and ground.
  24 (B) - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminal 24 And Sliding Motor P4 Terminal 3
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: Replace sliding motor.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.