2. Detect Malfunctioning Item

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Check the following items:

Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
- Check continuity between park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connector F29 terminals 1 (G) and 2 (R/L) and between terminals 3 (O) and 4 (V/W), 5 (P/B), 6 (L/W), 7 (BR), 8 (G/W) and 9 (GR/R) while moving manual shaft through each position.
  
  Fig 1: PNP Switch Terminal Identification Table
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- If NG, check again with manual control cable disconnected from manual shaft of A/T assembly. Refer to step a.
- If OK on step b, adjust manual control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
- If NG on step b, remove park/neutral position (PNP) switch from A/T and check continuity of park/neutral position (PNP) switch terminals. Refer to step a.
- If OK on step d, adjust park/neutral position (PNP) switch. Refer to "Park/neutral position (PNP) Switch Adjustment ".
- If NG on step d, replace park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
Harness for short or open between ignition switch and park/neutral position (PNP) switch
Harness for short or open between park/neutral position (PNP) switch and TCM

OK or NG

OK : GO TO 5 .
NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.