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Diagnostic Procedure

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SYMPTOM 1: 

SYMPTOM 2: 

  1. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 

    Check key interlock cable for damage.

    OK OR NG 

    OK: GO TO  2.

    NG: Repair key interlock cable. Refer to "KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ".

  2. CHECK SELECTOR LEVER POSITION 

    Check selector lever position for damage. Refer to "CHECKING OF A/T POSITION ".

    OK OR NG 

    OK: GO TO  3.

    NG: Check selector lever. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF A/T POSITION ".

  3. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL A/T DEVICE 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
    2. Disconnect A/T device harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between A/T device harness connector M156 terminal 1 and ground.
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

    Terminals Condition Voltage (Approx.)
    A  
    A/T device connector Terminal (-)    
    M156 1 Ground Depressed brake pedal Battery voltage
    M156 1 Ground Released brake pedal OV

    OK OR NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO  4.

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between A/T Device Harness Connector M156 Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04203831Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following.

    1. Harness for short or open between ignition switch and stop lamp switch harness connector E38 terminal 3.
    2. Harness for short or open between stop lamp switch harness connector E38 terminal 4 And A/T device harness connector M156 terminal 1.
    3. 10A fuse. [No. 12, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
    4. Stop lamp switch.

    Check continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector E38 terminals 3 and 4.

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector E38 Terminals 3 And 4
    G04203832Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Check stop lamp switch after adjusting brake pedal - refer to " BRAKE PEDAL  ". 

    OK OR NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  5. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect A/T device harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between A/T device harness connector M156 terminal 2 and ground.

    Continuity should exist  .

    If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK OR NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between A/T Device Harness Connector M156 Terminal 2 And Ground
    G04203833Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK PARK POSITION SWITCH AND SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between a/t device harness connector M156 terminals 1 and 2.

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between A/T Device Harness Connector M156 Terminals 1 And 2
    G04203834Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK OR NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG :

    • Replace park position switch or shift lock solenoid.
    • Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.