Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT FUNCTION (ALL MODE AWD/4WD) ".

Do the self-diagnostic results indicate CAN communication?

YES: Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line.

NO: GO TO 2.
CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD SHIFT SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD shift switch system. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK SYSTEM FOR TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL
Perform trouble diagnosis for transmission range switch signal system. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK SYSTEM FOR ATP SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for ATP switch system. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND COMBINATION METER
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
  - Transfer control unit harness connector M152 terminal 15 and combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 21.
    Continuity should exist .
    
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Connector M152 Terminal 15 And Combination Meter Connector M24 Terminal 21
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  - Transfer control unit harness connector M153 terminal 40 and combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 1.
  40 TO 1: Continuity should not exist .
  
  1 to 40: Continuity should exist .
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Connector M153 Terminal 40 And Combination Meter Connector M24 Terminal 1
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
  
  OK or NG
  
  OK: GO TO 6.
  
  NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK ATP WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT
1. A/T selector lever "P" position.
2. Connect combination meter harness connector and transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Disconnect ATP switch harness connector.
4. Ground the following terminal using suitable wiring.
5. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
  - ATP switch harness connector F55 terminal 8 and ground.
  Does indicator lamp turn on?
  
  OK: GO TO 7.
  
  NG: Replace combination meter. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  
  Fig 3: Checking ATP Switch Harness Connector F55 Terminal 8 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.

OK or NG

OK: Inspection End.

NG: GO TO 8.
CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to "REFERENCE VALUE ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 9.

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.
CHECK TRANSFER INNER PARTS
1. Disassemble transfer assembly. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
2. Check transfer inner parts.
  OK or NG
  
  OK: Inspection End.
  
  NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.