Nissan Pathfinder (2011 year). Manual - part 3

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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 FINAL CHECK

Perform the DTC confirmation procedure (if DTC is detected) or component function check (if no DTC is

detected) again, and then check that the malfunction can be repaired securely.
Are all malfunctions corrected?

YES

>> Inspection End.

Symptom is detected.>> GO TO 4

DTC is detected.>> GO TO 7

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Preliminary Check

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1.

 FOREIGN OBJECTS

Check the following:

• objects on or behind the seats that could cause binding

• objects under the seats that may be interfering with the seat’s moving parts

• objects under pedals that may interfere with movement
Are there any foreign objects that could be causing interference?

YES

>> Remove objects.

NO

>> GO TO 2

2.

 WIRING CONNECTIONS

1. Disconnect harness connectors.

2. Check terminals for damage or loose connections. 

3. Reconnect harness connectors.
Are any connectors damaged or loose?

YES

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

NO

>> GO TO 3

3.

 POWER AND GROUND

Check power supply and ground circuits for control unit. Refer to 

ADP-48, "DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT :

Diagnosis Procedure"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Refer to 

ADP-112, "DTC Index"

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NO

>> Repair or replace as necessary.

Special Repair Requirement

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Refer to Owner’s Manual for Automatic Drive Positioner system operating instructions.

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM : System Diagram

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM : Component Parts Location

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM : System Description

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OUTLINE

The system automatically moves the driver seat, pedal assembly and door mirror position by the driver seat

control unit and the automatic drive positioner control unit. The driver seat control unit corresponds with the

automatic drive positioner control unit by UART communication.

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1.

A. BCM M18, M19, M20
B. Pedal adjusting motor E109, E110 
(view with lower instrument panel LH 
removed)

2.

A. Door mirror LH D18, RH D118
B. Front door switch LH B8

3.

Seat memory switch D5

4.

A. Pedal adjusting switch M96
B. Door mirror remote control switch 
M163

5.

A. A/T selector lever
B. A/T shift selector (park position 
switch) M156

6.

A. Sliding motor LH B204, reclining 
motor LH B232, lifting motor (front) 
B206, lifting motor (rear) B207
B. Driver seat control unit B202, 
B203
C. Power seat switch LH B208
(front seat LH view)

7.

A. Automatic drive positioner control 
unit M33, M34
B. Circuit breaker-2 M82 (view with 
instrument panel removed)

Function Description 

Manual function

The driving position (seat, pedal assembly and door mirror position) can be adjusted 
by using the power seat switch, pedal adjusting switch or door mirror remote control 
switch.

Memory function

The seat, pedal assembly and outside mirror move to the stored driving position by 
pressing seat memory switch (1 or 2).

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CONTROL UNITS

INPUT PARTS

Switches

Entry/Exit assist function

Exit

On exit, the seat moves backward.

Entry

On entry, the seat returns from exiting position to the previous driving position.

Keyfob interlock function

Perform memory operation, exiting operation and entry operation by key unlock oper-
ation.

Intelligent Key interlock function

Perform memory operation, exiting operation and entry operation by Intelligent Key 
unlock operation or driver side door request switch unlock operation.

Function Description 

Item

Function

Driver seat control unit

• Main unit of automatic drive positioner system
• It is connected to the CAN.
• It communicates with the automatic drive positioner control unit via UART com-

munication.

Automatic drive positioner control unit

• It communicates with the driver seat control unit via UART communication.
• Perform various controls with the instructions of driver seat control unit.
• Perform the controls of the pedal adjusting, door mirror and the seat memory 

switch. 

BCM

Transmit the following status to the driver seat control unit via CAN communication.
• Front door LH: OPEN/CLOSE
• Ignition switch position: ACC/ON
• Door lock: UNLOCK (with Intelligent Key or remote keyless entry request switch 

operation)

• Key ID
• Key switch: Insert/Pull out Intelligent Key or ignition key
• Starter: CRANKING/OTHER

Combination meter

Transmit the vehicle speed signal to the driver seat control unit via CAN communi-
cation.

AV control unit

The setting change of auto drive positioner system can be performed on the display. 

A/T shift selector (park position switch)

Transmit the shift position signal (P range) to the driver seat control unit.

Item

Function

Key switch and ignition knob switch

The key switch is installed to detect the key inserted/removed status.

Front door switch LH

Detect front door (driver side) open/close status. 

A/T shift selector (park position switch)

Detect the P range position of A/T selector lever. 

Set switch

The registration and system setting can be performed with its operation.

Seat memory switch 1/2

The registration and operation can be performed with its operation.

Power seat switch

The following switch is installed.
• Reclining switch
• Lifting switch (front)
• Lifting switch (rear)
• Sliding switch
The specific parts can be operated with the operation of each switch.

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM

Sensors

OUTPUT PARTS

MANUAL FUNCTION

Pedal adjusting switch

The following switch is installed.
• Pedal forward
• Pedal backward
The specific parts can be operated with the operation of each switch.

Door mirror remote control switch

The following switch is installed.
• Mirror switch
• Changeover switch
The specific parts can be operated with the operation of each switch.

Item

Function

Item

Function

Door mirror sensor (LH/RH)

Detect the up/down and left/right position of outside mirror face.

Pedal adjusting sensor

Detect the forward/backward position of pedal assembly.

Lifting sensor (front)

Detect the up/down position of seat lifting (front).

Lifting sensor (rear)

Detect the up/down position of seat lifting (rear).

Reclining sensor

Detect the tilt of seatback.

Sliding sensor

Detect the front/rear position of seat.

Item

Function

Door mirror motor (LH/RH)

Move the outside mirror face up/down and left/right.

Pedal adjusting motor

Move the pedal assembly forward/backward.

Lifting motor (front)

Move the seat lifting (front) up/down.

Lifting motor (rear)

Move the seat lifting (rear) up/down.

Reclining motor

Tilt and raise up the seatback.

Sliding motor

Slide the seat forward/backward.

Seat memory indicator

Illuminates or flashes according to the registration/operation status.

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MANUAL FUNCTION : System Diagram

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MANUAL FUNCTION : System Description

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OUTLINE

The driving position (seat, pedal assembly and door mirror position) can be adjusted manually with power seat

switch, pedal adjusting switch and door mirror remote control switch.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Operate power seat switch, pedal adjusting switch or door mirror remote control switch.

3. The driver seat, pedal assembly or door mirror operates according to the operation of each switch.

DETAIL FLOW

Seat

Adjustable pedals

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Output

Control unit condition

1

Power seat switch
(sliding, lifting, reclin-
ing)

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The power seat switch signal is input to the driver seat control unit 
when the power seat switch is operated.

2

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Motors
(sliding, lifting, reclin-
ing)

The driver seat control unit outputs signals to each motor accord-
ing to the power seat switch input signal.

Order

Input

Output

Control unit condition

1

Pedal adjusting switch

—

The pedal adjusting switch signal is input to the automatic drive 
positioner control unit when the pedal adjusting switch is operat-
ed.

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM

Door Mirror

NOTE:

The door mirrors can be operated manually when ignition switch is in either ACC or ON position. The ignition

switch signal (ACC/ON) is transmitted from BCM to the driver seat control unit via CAN communication and

from the driver seat control unit to the automatic drive positioner control unit via UART communication.

MANUAL FUNCTION : Component Parts Location

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2

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Motor

The automatic drive positioner control unit actuates the motor ac-
cording to the operation of the pedal adjusting switch signal from 
the driver seat control unit.

3

Sensors
(forward, backward)

—

The automatic drive positioner control unit recognizes any oper-
ation limit of each actuator via each sensor and will not operate 
the actuator anymore at that time.

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Input

Output

Control unit condition

Order

Input

Output

Control unit condition

1

Door mirror remote 
control switch

—

The door mirror remote control switch signal is input to the auto-
matic drive positioner control unit when the door mirror remote 
control switch is operated.

2

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Motors
(Door mirror motor)

The automatic drive positioner control unit actuates each motor 
according to the operation of the door mirror remote control switch.

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