UART Communication Line Circuit Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK UART LINE INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL 1
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check signal between driver seat control unit connector and ground, with oscilloscope.
  
  Fig 1: Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminal Signal Reference Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Signal Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector Terminal 17 & Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK : GO TO 2.
- NG : Check the following.
  - When voltage wave form does not appear with a constant voltage (approx. 5V), replace driver seat control unit.
  - When voltage wave form does not appear with a constant voltage (approx. 0V), replace automatic driver seat control unit.
CHECK UART LINE INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL 2
Check signal between automatic drive positioner control unit connector ground, with oscilloscope.

Fig 3: Automatic Drive Positioner Control Unit Connector M41 Terminal Signal Reference Chart
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 4: Checking Signal Between Automatic Drive Positioner Control Unit Connector Terminal 10 & Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
- OK : GO TO 3.
- NG : Check the following.
  - When voltage wave form does not appear with a constant voltage (approx. 5V), replace automatic drive positioner control unit.
  - When voltage wave form does not appear with a constant voltage (approx. 0V), replace driver seat control unit.
CHECK UART LINE HARNESS
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit and automatic drive positioner control unit.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 1, 17 and automatic drive positioner connector M41 terminals 10, 26.
  1 (R) - 10 (R) : Continuity should exist.
  
  17 (R/W) - 26 (R/W) : Continuity should exist.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminals 1, 17 And Automatic Drive Positioner Connector M41 Terminals 10, 26
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 1, 17 and ground.
  1 (R) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
  
  17 (R/W) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
- OK : GO TO 4.
- NG : Repair or replace harness.
CHECK DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT
Does the automatic drive positioner operate when the driver seat control unit is exchanged?

OK or NG
- OK : Replace driver seat control unit.
- NG : Replace automatic drive positioner control unit.