Tilt Sensor Circuit Inspection

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CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-III

Operate the ADP steering switch with "TILT SEN" on the DATA MONITOR to make sure the voltage changes.

TILT SEN MONITOR ITEM CHART

Monitor item [OPERATION or UNIT]		Contents
TILT SEN	"V"	The tilt position (voltage) judged from the tilt sensor signal is displayed.

Without CONSULT-III

Turn ignition switch OFF.

Check voltage between automatic drive positioner connector and ground.

AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER CONNECTOR AND GROUND

Connector	Terminals		Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Connector	(+)	(-)	Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
M41	7	Ground	Tilt top position	2
M41	7	Ground	Tilt down position	4

Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Automatic Drive Positioner Connector And Ground

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

OK or NG

OK: Tilt sensor circuit is OK.

NG: GO TO 2.

CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit and tilt sensor.
2. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner connector M41, M42 terminals 7, 33, 41 and tilt sensor connector M69 terminals 1, 2, 3.
  7 - 2: Continuity should exist.
  
  33 - 3: Continuity should exist.
  
  41 - 1: Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit connectors M41, M42 terminals 7, 33, 41 and ground.
  7 - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
  
  33 - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
  
  41 - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Automatic Drive Positioner Connector Terminals And Tilt Sensor Connector Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK: Replace tilt motor.

NG: Repair or replace harness.