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With Intelligent Key

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 "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  2. CHECK CVT POSITION

    Check CVT position. Refer to "CHECKING OF CVT POSITION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Adjust control cable. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF CVT POSITION ".

  3. CHECK SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND PARK POSITION SWITCH
    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Selector lever is set in "P" position.
    3. Check operation sound.
      BRAKE PEDAL CONDITION CHART

      Condition Brake pedal Operation sound
      When ignition switch is turned to ON position and selector lever is set in "P" position. Depressed Yes
      Released No

      OK or NG 

      OK: INSPECTION END 

      NG: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK POWER SOURCE

    Check voltage between CVT shift selector harness connector M38 terminal 3 and ground.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: GO TO 5.

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between CVT Shift Selector Harness Connector M38 Terminal 3 And Ground
    G04927097Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM

    Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

    • Harness for short or open between ignition switch and CVT shift selector harness connector
    • 10A fuse [No. 12, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
    • Ignition switch, Refer to POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT .

      OK or NG 

      OK: INSPECTION END 

      NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SOURCE
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector E60.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between stop lamp switch harness connector E60 terminal 3 and ground.

      3 - ground : Battery voltage 

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  8.

      NG: GO TO 7.

      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector E60 Terminal 3 And Ground
      G04927098Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect CVT shift selector harness connector M38.
    3. Check continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector E60 (B) terminal 3 and CVT shift selector harness connector M38 (A) terminal 4.

      Continuity should exist. 

      OK or NG 

      OK: Replace shift lock solenoid assembly.

      NG: Repair or replace harness as necessary.

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector E60 Terminal 3 And CVT Shift Selector Harness Connector M38 Terminal 4
      G04927099Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector E60 terminal 4 and ground.

      Continuity should exist. 

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 9.

      NG: Repair or replace harness as necessary.

      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector E60 Terminal 4 And Ground
      G04927100Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH

    Check continuity between stop lamp switch terminals 3 and 4.

    CONTINUITY CHART

    Condition Continuity
    When brake pedal is depressed Yes
    When brake pedal is released No

    Check stop lamp switch after adjusting brake pedal. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL .

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END. 

    NG: Replace stop lamp switch.

    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Terminals 3 And 4
    G05866024Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.