Column Shift

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SYMPTOM 1:

Selector lever cannot be moved from "P" position with key in ON position and brake pedal applied.
Selector lever can be moved from "P" position with key in ON position and brake pedal released.
Selector lever can be moved from "P" position when key is removed from key cylinder.

SYMPTOM 2:

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

CHECK SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
Check the selector lever position for damage.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Check selector lever. Refer to ADJUSTMENT OF A/T POSITION .
CHECK SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND PARK POSITION SWITCH
1. Connect A/T device harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch "ON".
3. Selector lever is set in "P" position.
4. Check operation sound.
Fig 1: Check Solenoid Operation Chart
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OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END
2. NG: GO TO 3.
CHECK POWER SOURCE
1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
2. Selector lever is in "P" position.
3. Check the voltage between stop lamp switch connector E38 terminal 3 (G/R) and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Voltage Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Voltage
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OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: GO TO 4.
CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
2. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
3. Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector E38 terminals 3 and 4.
  
  Fig 4: Continuity Table
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  Fig 5: Checking Continuity
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Check stop lamp switch after adjusting brake pedal. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS in DISC - TITAN article in BRAKES.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
- Harness for short or open between fuse block (J/B) and stop lamp switch terminal 4 (G/R)
- Harness for short or open between stop lamp switch terminal 3 (G/R) and A/T device terminal 3 (G/R).
- 10A fuse [No. 12, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
- Ignition switch.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK A/T DEVICE CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
2. Disconnect A/T device connector.
3. Check continuity between A/T device connector M68 terminal 1 and terminal 3.
  
  Fig 6: Continuity Table
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 7: Checking Continuity
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4. Connect A/T device connector.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 7.
2. NG: Replace shift lock solenoid or park position switch.
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
2. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
3. Check continuity between A/T device connector M68 terminal 1 (B) and ground.
Continuity should exist.

OK or NG
1. OK: Replace shift lock solenoid or park position switch.
2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
  
  Fig 8: Checking Continuity
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.