Diagnosis Procedure

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CHECK TELESCOPIC MOTOR POWER SUPPLY

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect tilt motor.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Perform "Active test" ("TELESCO MOTOR") with CONSULT-III
Check voltage between telescopic motor harness connector and ground.

Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Telescopic Motor Harness Connector And Ground

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

VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

(+)		(-)	Condition		Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Telescopic motor
Connector	Terminals
M73	1	Ground	TELESCOPIC MOTOR	OFF	0
				FR (forward)	0
				RR (backward)	Battery voltage
	2			OFF	0
				FR (forward)	Battery voltage
				RR (backward)	0

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: Replace telescopic motor. (Built in steering column assembly). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

NO: GO TO 2

2CHECK TELESCOPIC MOTOR CIRCUIT

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit.

Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and telescopic motor harness connector.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Automatic Drive Positioner Control Unit Connector And Telescopic Motor Connector

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

CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

Automatic drive positioner control unit		Telescopic motor		Continuity
Connector	Terminal	Connector	Terminal	Continuity
M67 (A)	29	M73 (B)	2	Yes
M67 (A)	26	M73 (B)	1	Yes

Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and ground.

CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

Automatic drive positioner control unit		Ground	Continuity
Connector	Terminal
M67 (A)	29		No
	26

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: Replace automatic drive positioner control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

NO: Repair or replace harness.