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Diagnostic Procedure

SYMPTOM 1: 

SYMPTOM 2: Ignition key cannot be removed when selector lever is set to "P" position. It can be removed when selector lever is set to any position except "P". 

  1. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 

    Check key interlock cable for damage.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Repair key interlock cable. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
  2. CHECK SELECTOR LEVER POSITION 

    Check selector lever position for damage.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Check selector lever. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
  3. CHECK POWER SOURCE 

    Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position. (Do not start engine.)

    • Check voltage between A/T device harness connector M44 terminal 7 (G) and ground.

      Voltage: 

      Brake pedal depressed: Battery voltage 

      Brake pedal released: 0V 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  5.
    2. NG: GO TO 4.
    Fig 1: Checking Power Source
    G01320387Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items.

    1. Harness for open or short between fuse block (J/B) connector M1 terminal 12K and stop lamp switch harness connector M26 terminal 3.
    2. Harness for open or short stop lamp switch harness connector M26 terminal 4 and A/T device harness connector M44 terminal 7 (G).
    3. 10A fuse [10, located in the fuse block (J/B)].
    4. Check continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector M26 terminals 3 (G) and 4 (G).
      Fig 2: Condition Continuity Specifications
      G01320388Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector M26 Terminals
      G01320389Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Check stop lamp switch after adjusting brake pedal -refer to STOPLIGHT SWITCH & AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE SWITCH

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  5. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position.
    2. Disconnect A/T device harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between A/T device harness M44 terminal 6 (B) and ground.

    Continuity should exist 

    Continuity should exist.

    If OK, check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit in harness.
    Fig 4: Checking Ground Circuit
    G01320390Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK PARK POSITION SWITCH 

    Check continuity between A/T device harness connector M44 terminals 6 (B) and 7 (G).

    Fig 5: Brake Pedal Condition And Operation Specifications
    G01320391Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between A/T Device Harness Connector M44 Terminals
    G01320392Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 7.
    2. NG: Replace park position switch.
  7. CHECK SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Connect A/T device harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch to "ON" position.
    3. Check operation sound.
      Fig 7: Shift Lock Solenoid Operation Sound Inspection Chart
      G01320393Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 8.
    2. NG: Replace shift lock solenoid.
  8. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Reconnect shift lock harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch from "OFF" to "ON" position. (Do not start engine.)
    3. Recheck shift lock operation.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END
    2. NG: GO TO 9.
  9. CHECK A/T DEVICE INSPECTION 
    1. Perform A/T device input/output signal inspection test.
    2. If NG, recheck harness connector connection.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.