Checking Of A/T Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Following procedure will cover both column and floor shift selector levers.
- Place selector lever in "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
- Make sure selector lever can be shifted to other than "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also make sure selector lever can be shifted from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
- Move the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
- Confirm the selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check whether or not the actual position the selector lever is in matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the transmission body.
- The method of operating the lever to individual positions correctly should be as shown in the figure.
- Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when lever is placed in the "R" position. Confirm the back-up lamps does not illuminate when selector lever is pushed against "R" position in the "P" or "N" position.
- Confirm the engine can only be started with the selector lever in the "P" and "N" positions.
- Make sure transmission is locked completely in "P" position.