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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK TILT MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect tilt motor.
    3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    4. Perform "Active test" ("TILT MOTOR") with CONSULT-III.
    5. Check voltage between tilt motor harness connector and ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Tilt Motor Harness Connector And Ground
    G05877591Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    (+) (-) Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    Tilt motor
    Connector Terminals
    M71 1 Ground TILT MOTOR OFF 0
    UP 0
    DWN (down) Battery voltage
    2 OFF 0
    UP Battery voltage
    DWN (down) 0

    Is the inspection result normal? 

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

    NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK TILT MOTOR CIRCUIT
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit.
  3. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and tilt motor harness connector.
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    Automatic drive positioner control unit Tilt motor Continuity
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    M67 (A) 28 M71 (B) 1 Yes
    29 2
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Automatic Drive Positioner Control Unit Connector And Tilt Motor Connector
    G05877592Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. 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) 28 No
29

Is the inspection result normal? 

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

NO: Repair or replace harness.