PNP Switch

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Change selector lever to various positions to check the continuity between terminals on the PNP switch and ground.

PNP SWITCH

PNP SW	Shift position	Connector	Terminal	Continuity
SW 1	"R", "N" and "D"	F30	4 - Ground	Yes
SW 1	"P"		4 - Ground	No
SW 2	"N", "D"		5 - Ground	Yes
SW 2	"P", "R"		5 - Ground	No
SW 3	"D"		14 - Ground	Yes
SW 3	"P", "R" and "N"		14 - Ground	No
SW 4	"R", "D"		15 - Ground	Yes
SW 4	"P", "N"		15 - Ground	No
SW 3 Monitor	"D"		18 - Ground	Yes
SW 3 Monitor	"P", "R" and "N"		18 - Ground	No

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals On PNP Switch And Ground

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

If NG, check continuity with control cable disconnected. (Refer to step 1 above.)
If OK, with the control cable disconnected, adjust the control cable. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF CVT POSITION ".
If NG, even when the control cable is disconnected, replace the transaxle assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".