Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK LEVER SWITCH CIRCUIT
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
2. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of the "RANGE SLCT SW".
  
  Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
2. Check voltage between the TCM connector terminal 16 and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between TCM Connector E143 Terminal 16 & Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 3: TCM Connector E143 Terminal 16 Voltage Specifications
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK : GO TO 4.
- NG : GO TO 2.
CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND A/T DEVICE (LEVER SWITCH)
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
2. Disconnect the TCM connector.
3. Check the continuity between TCM connector terminal 16 and ground.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between TCM Connector Terminal 16 & Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 5: TCM Connector E143 Terminal 16 Continuity Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. If OK, check harness for short-circuit to ground or power source.
OK or NG
- OK : GO TO 4.
- NG : GO TO 3.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following.
- Open or short-circuit in the harness between TCM and A/T device (lever switch).
- Open or short-circuit in the harness for ground of lever switch.
- Lever switch. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .
OK or NG
- OK : GO TO 4.
- NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK DTC
Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure". Refer to DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE .

OK or NG
- OK : INSPECTION END
- NG : GO TO 5.
CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signal.
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.