Diagnostic Procedure: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK 4LO POSITION SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
- Start engine.
- Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" with CONSULT-II.
- 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
Without CONSULT-II
- Start engine.
- 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
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: GO TO 2.
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND 4LO SWITCH
- Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
- Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the 4LO switch harness connector.
- 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
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
- Disconnect 4LO switch harness connector.
- 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
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK 4LO SWITCH
- Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
- Disconnect 4LO switch harness connector.
- Remove 4LO switch. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".
- 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
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: Replace 4LO switch. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".
- CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to "TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES ".
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 6.
- 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.
- CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving the vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
- OK: Inspection End.
- NG: Replace transfer control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".