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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR-I
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect gear lever position sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove the sensor. refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
    4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.
      Fig 1: Checking Gear Lever Position Sensor-I
      G08102747Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR-II

    Check resistance between gear lever position sensor terminals as per the following items.

    Terminals (Polarity) Resistance (Ω)
    1 (+) - 2 (-) Except 0 or ∞ [at 25°C (77°F)]
    1 (+) - 3 (-)
    1 (+) - 4 (-)
    2 (+) - 3 (-)
    2 (+) - 4 (-)
    3 (+) - 4 (-)

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: GO TO 3.

  3. REPLACE GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR

    Replace gear lever position sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

    INSPECTION END