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Diagnostic Procedure: Notes

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  1. CHECK 4LO POSITION SWITCH SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Read out the value of "4L POSI SW".
      DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

      Condition Display value
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • For A/T models, A/T selector lever "N" position with brake pedal depressed.
      • For M/T models, M/T shift lever neutral position with clutch and brake pedal depressed.
      4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
      Except the above OFF
      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - Data Monitor
      G03595307Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONNECTOR VOLTAGE

      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      M152 24 - Ground
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • For A/T models, A/T selector lever "N" position with brake pedal depressed.
      • For M/T models, M/T shift lever neutral position with clutch and brake pedal depressed.
      4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V
      Except the above Battery voltage
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminal And Ground
      G03595308Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND 4LO SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the 4LO switch harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connector M152 terminal 24 and 4LO switch harness connector F60 terminal 13.

      Continuity should exist. 

      Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector M152 Terminal 24 And 4LO Switch Harness Connector F60 Terminal
      G03595309Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect 4LO switch harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between 4LO switch harness connector F60 terminal 12 and ground.

      Continuity should exist. 

      Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between 4LO Switch Harness Connector F60 Terminal 12 And Ground
      G03595310Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK 4LO SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect 4LO switch harness connector.
    3. Remove 4LO switch. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".
    4. Push and release 4LO switch and check continuity between 4LO switch terminals 12 and 13.
      4LO SWITCH TERMINALS 12 AND 13 CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

      Terminal Condition Continuity
      12 - 13 Push 4LO switch Yes
      Release 4LO switch No

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Replace 4LO switch. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".
      Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between 4LO Switch Terminals 12 And 13
      G03595311Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT 

    Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to "TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. 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.
  6. CHECK DTC 

    Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving the vehicle for a while.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Inspection End.
    2. NG: Replace transfer control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".