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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CIRCUIT

    With CONSULT 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Select "SELECTION FROM MENU" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT.
    3. Check if correct selector lever position (N/P, R, D, 3, 2 or 1) is displayed as selector lever is moved into each position.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  5.

      NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

    Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM

    Check the following.

    • A/T assembly harness connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 4.

      NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK SUB-HARNESS
    1. Remove control valve with TCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    2. Disconnect transmission range switch connector and TCM connector.
    3. Check continuity between transmission range switch connector (A) terminals and TCM connector (B) terminals.
      Item Connector Terminal Continuity
      Transmission range switch connector F505 1 Yes
      TCM connector F503 13
      Transmission range switch connector F505 2 Yes
      TCM connector F503 11
      Transmission range switch connector F505 3 Yes
      TCM connector F503 12
      Transmission range switch connector F505 5 Yes
      TCM connector F503 14
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminals And TCM Connector Terminals
      G08165403Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
    5. Reinstall any part removed.

      OK or NG 

      OK: Replace the control valve with TCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NG: Replace open circuit or short to ground and short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK DTC

    Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure".