Diagnostic Procedure
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 WAIT DETECTION SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
- Start engine.
- Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" with CONSULT-II.
- Read out the value of "WAIT DETCT SW".DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART (WITH CONSULT-II)
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: 4H and 4LO ON 4WD shift switch: 2WD OFF
Without CONSULT-II
- Start engine.
- Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminal and ground.DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART (WITHOUT CONSULT-II)
Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.) M152 17 - 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: 4H and 4LO 0V 4WD shift switch: 2WD Battery voltage
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: GO TO 2.
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
- Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
- Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the wait detection switch harness connector.
- Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connector M152 terminal 17 and wait detection switch harness connector F59 terminal 10.
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 wait detection switch harness connector.
- Check continuity between wait detection switch harness connector F59 terminal 11 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 WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
- Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
- Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
- Remove wait detection switch. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".
- Push and release wait detection switch and check continuity between wait detection switch terminals 10 and 11.WAIT DETECTION SWITCH TERMINALS 10 & 11 CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS
Terminal Condition Continuity 10 - 11 Push wait detection switch Yes Release wait detection switch No
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: Replace wait detection 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 a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
- OK: Inspection End.
- NG: Replace transfer control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".