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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK WAIT DETECTION SWITCH SIGNAL

    With CONSULT 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" with CONSULT.
    3. Read out the value of "WAIT DETCT SW".
      Condition Display value
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H OFF
      4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (While actuator motor is operating.) OFF → ON
      4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (While actuator motor is operating.) ON → OFF
      4WD shift switch: 4LO ON

    Without CONSULT 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      M153 43 - Ground
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H Battery voltage
      4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (While actuator motor is operating.) Battery voltage → 0V
      4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (While actuator motor is operating.) 0V → Battery voltage
      4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminal 43 And Ground
      G08165825Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  5.

      NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the wait detection switch harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connector M153 terminal 43 and wait detection switch harness connector F59 terminal 10.

      Continuity should exist  .

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Connector Terminal 43 And Wait Detection Switch Connector Terminal 10
      G08165826Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 3.

      NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between wait detection switch harness connector F59 terminal 11 and ground.

      Continuity should exist  .

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Wait Detection Switch Harness Connector F59 Terminal 11 And Ground
      G08165827Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Also check harness for short to power  .

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 4.

      NG: Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
    3. Remove wait detection switch. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
    4. Push and release wait detection switch and check continuity between wait detection switch terminals 10 and 11.
      Terminal Condition Continuity
      10 - 11 Push wait detection switch Yes
      Release wait detection switch No
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Wait Detection Switch Terminals 10 And 11
      G08165828Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 5.

      NG: Replace wait detection switch.

  5. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

    Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to "REFERENCE VALUE ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. CHECK DTC

    Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

    NG: Replace transfer control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".