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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. SYMPTOM 1:
    • Selector lever cannot be moved from P position with key in ON and brake pedal applied. 
    • Selector lever can be moved from P position with key in ON and brake pedal released. 
    • Selector lever can be moved from P position when key is removed from key cylinder. 
  2. 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 position. 
  1. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 

    Check the key interlock cable for damage.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Repair or replace key interlock cable. Refer to KEY INTERLOCK CABLE  .

  2. CHECK SELECTOR LEVER POSITION 

    Check the selector lever position for damage. Refer to CHECKING OF A/T POSITION

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Adjust control linkage. Refer to ADJUSTMENT OF A/T POSITION .

  3. 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 Shift Lock Solenoid And Park Position Switch
    G00344232Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK POWER SOURCE 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Check the voltage between A/T device harness connector terminal 1 and ground. Refer to SHIFT INTERLOCK .
      Fig 2: Check Power Source (1 of 2)
      G00344234Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Check Power Source (2 of 2)
      G00344233Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 7.
    2. NG: GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector terminals 3 and 4.
    Fig 4: Check Stop Lamp Switch (1 Of 2)
    G00344235Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 5: Check Stop Lamp Switch (2 Of 2)
    G00344236Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Check stop lamp switch after adjusting brake pedal refer to ADJUSTMENTS .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

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

    • Harness for short or open between ignition switch and stop lamp switch harness terminal 3.
    • Harness for short or open between stop lamp switch harness terminal 4 and A/T device harness terminal 1.
    • 10A fuse [No.12, located in the fuse block (J/B)].
    • Ignition switch. See following: .

      OK or NG 

      1. OK: INSPECTION END 
      2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  7. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect A/T device harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between A/T device harness connector terminal 2 and ground.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
        2. Fig 6: Checking Ground
        G00344237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Replace shift lock solenoid and park position switch assembly.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit in harness or connectors.

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