Diagnostic Procedure

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CHECK STARTER RELAY SIGNAL

With CONSULT-III

Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
Select "SELECTION FROM MENU" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-IIIand check monitor "STRTR RLY OUT", "STRTR RLY MON"(PNP relay) ON/OFF.

DATA MONITOR MODE REFERENCE

Item name	Condition	Display value
STRTR RLY OUT	Selector lever in "P" and "N" positions	ON
STRTR RLY OUT	Selector lever in other positions	OFF
STRTR RLY MON	Selector lever in "P" and "N" positions	ON
STRTR RLY MON	Selector lever in other positions	OFF

Without CONSULT-III

Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
Check voltage between the TCM connector terminal and ground.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

Terminal	Item	Condition		Data (Approx.)
24	Starter relay	Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	Selector lever in "N" and "P" positions	Battery voltage
24	Starter relay	Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	Selector lever in other positions	0 V

Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between TCM Connector Terminal And Ground

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: GO TO 2.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following:
- Starter relay. Refer to "STANDARDIZED RELAY ".
- Open or short-circuit in the harness between TCM and the starter relay. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - CVT - STSIG ".
- Ground circuit for the starter relay. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - START - ".
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK DTC
Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure". Refer to "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

OK or NG

OK: INSPECTION END

NG: GO TO 4.
CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to "TCM INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES ".
2. If NG, re-check TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG

OK: INSPECTION END

NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.