2. Engine Cannot Be Started In P and N Position

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SYMPTOM:

Engine cannot be started with selector lever in P or N position.
Engine can be started with selector lever in D, 2, 1 or R position.

CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH CIRCUIT
With CONSULT-II

Does "TCM INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" show damage to park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit?

Without CONSULT-II

Does self-diagnosis show damage to park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit?

Yes or NO
1. Yes: Check park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit. Refer to "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ".
2. No: GO TO 2.
Fig 1: Checking Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Circuit Without Consult II
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
Check for short or open of park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connector terminals 1 and 2.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair or replace park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Check starting system. Refer to STARTING SYSTEM .

OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.