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Without 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.
    Condition Brake pedal Operation sound
    When ignition switch is turned to ON position and selector lever is set in "P" position. Depressed→Released Yes
    Released→Depressed

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK POWER SOURCE

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

    Fig 1: Checking Power Source
    G06552221Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: GO TO 5.

  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 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 connector E60.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between stop lamp switch connector E60 terminal 3 and ground.

    3 - ground: Battery voltage 

    Fig 2: Checking Stop Lamp Switch Power Source
    G04927098Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  8.

    NG: GO TO 7.

  7. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect CVT shift selector connector M38.
    3. Check continuity between CVT shift selector connector M38 (A) terminal 4 and stop lamp switch connector E60 (B) terminal 3.

      Continuity should exist  .

    4. Check continuity between CVT shift selector connector M38 (A) terminal 4 and ground.

    Continuity should not exist  .

    Fig 3: Checking Stop Lamp Switch Supply Circuit
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace shift lock solenoid assembly.

    NG: Repair or replace harness as necessary.

  8. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector E60 terminal 4 and ground.

    Continuity should exist  .

    Fig 4: Checking Ground Circuit
    G04927100Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 9.

    NG: Repair or replace harness as necessary.

  9. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH

    Check continuity between stop lamp switch terminals 3 and 4.

    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 .

    Fig 5: Checking Stop Lamp Switch
    G05866024Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END.

    NG: Replace stop lamp switch.