Check With Engine Idling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2002 Infiniti G20, 2001 Nissan Sentra, and 2001 Infiniti G20. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure engine starts with selector lever in "P" position. Turn ignition switch to ACC position, and move selector to "D", "2", "1", or "R" position. Ensure engine will not start in these positions. With selector lever in "P" position and parking brake off, verify PARK engagement by pushing vehicle backward or forward. Vehicle should not roll.
- Apply parking brake. Start engine. Move selector lever to "N" position. Release parking brake. Vehicle should not move. Apply foot brake. Move selector lever to "R" position. Shock should be felt as transaxle shifts from Neutral to Reverse. Release parking brake. Vehicle should creep backward. Repeat procedure in forward gears to verify operation of forward gears.