Nissan Pathfinder (2011 year). Manual - part 215

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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP OR 4LO INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT CHANGE

4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP OR 4LO INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT
CHANGE

Description

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4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator lamp do not change when switching the 4WD shift switch.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM

Confirm 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp when ignition switch is turned to ON.
Do 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp turn on?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Go to 

DLN-256, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

2.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR STOP LAMP SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for stop lamp switch system. Refer to 

BRC-50, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

3.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD SHIFT SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD shift switch system. Refer to 

DLN-216, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

4.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR WAIT DETECTION SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for wait detection switch system. Refer to 

DLN-219, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

5.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4LO SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for 4LO switch system. Refer to 

DLN-213, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

6.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR ATP SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for ATP switch system. Refer to 

DLN-264, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

7.

SYMPTOM CHECK

Check again.
Does the symptom still occur?

YES

>> GO TO 8.

NO

>> Inspection End

8.

CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to 

DLN-238, "Reference Value"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 9.

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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP OR 4LO INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT CHANGE

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>> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

9.

CHECK TRANSFER INNER PARTS

1. Disassemble transfer assembly. Refer to 

DLN-288, "Disassembly and Assembly"

.

2. Check transfer inner parts.
Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

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DLN-260

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ATP WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON

ATP WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON

Description

INFOID:0000000006245112

ATP warning lamp does not turn ON when the transfer case is switched in or out of 4LO with the A/T selector

lever in N position.

Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to 

DLN-245, "Wiring Diagram"

.

1.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE

Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to 

DLN-202, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

.

Do the self-diagnostic results indicate CAN communication?

YES

>> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line. Refer to 

LAN-60, "DTC Index"

.

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD SHIFT SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD shift switch system. Refer to 

DLN-216, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

3.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL

Perform trouble diagnosis for transmission range switch signal system. Refer to 

DLN-222, "Diagnosis Proce-

dure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

4.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR ATP SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for ATP switch system. Refer to 

DLN-264, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

5.

CHECK ATP WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect ATP switch harness connector.

2. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)

3. Ground terminal 8 on ATP switch connector F71 using suitable

wiring.

4. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.  (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
Does ATP warning lamp turn on?

YES 

>> GO TO 9.

NO

>> GO TO 6.

6.

CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND COMBINATION METER

1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.  (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)

2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and combination meter harness connector.

SDIA2832E

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ATP WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON

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3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-

tor M166 terminal 39 and combination meter harness connector

M24 terminal 21.

Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Does continuity exist?

YES 

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

7.

CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND ATP SWITCH

1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.  (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)

2. Disconnect ATP switch harness connector.

3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector

M24 terminal 1 and ATP switch harness connector F71 terminal

8.

Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Does continuity exist?

YES 

>> GO TO 8.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

8.

SYMPTOM CHECK

Check again.
Does the symptom still occur?

YES

>> GO TO 9.

NO

>> Inspection End.

9.

CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to 

DLN-238, "Reference Value"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 10.

NO

>> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

10.

CHECK TRANSFER INNER PARTS

1. Disassemble transfer assembly. Refer to 

DLN-288, "Disassembly and Assembly"

.

2. Check transfer inner parts.
Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

Continuity should exist.

SDIA2825E

Continuity should exist.

SDIA2833E

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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP KEEPS FLASHING

4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP KEEPS FLASHING

Description

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The 4WD shift indicator lamp keeps flashing.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM

1. Set 4WD shift switch to “2WD”.

2. Drive the vehicle straight forward and backward keeping speed under 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp keep flashing?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Inspection End.

2.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR WAIT DETECTION SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for wait detection switch system. Refer to 

DLN-219, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

3.

CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4LO SWITCH

Perform trouble diagnosis for 4LO switch. Refer to 

DLN-213, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

4.

SYMPTOM CHECK

Check again.
Does the symptom still occur?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Inspection End.

5.

CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to 

DLN-238, "Reference Value"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

6.

CHECK TRANSFER INNER PARTS

1. Disassemble transfer assembly. Refer to 

DLN-288, "Disassembly and Assembly"

.

2. Check transfer inner parts.
Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

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4WD WARNING LAMP FLASHES SLOWLY

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4WD WARNING LAMP FLASHES SLOWLY

Description

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The 4WD warning lamp flashes slowly while driving (1 time / 2 seconds).  The lamp continues to flash until the

ignition switch is turned OFF.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK TIRES

Check the following.  Refer to 

WT-54, "Tire"

.

• Tire size

• Tire wear

• Tire pressure
Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

2.

SYMPTOM CHECK

Check again.
Does the symptom still occur?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Inspection End.

3.

CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to 

DLN-238, "Reference Value"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

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DLN-264

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ATP SWITCH

ATP SWITCH

Description

INFOID:0000000006245118

The ATP indicator does not come on when the transfer is in neutral and the A/T lever is in neutral or, the ATP

indicator stays on when the transfer case is not in neutral.

Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to 

DLN-245, "Wiring Diagram"

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1.

CHECK ATP SWITCH SIGNAL

With CONSULT-III

1. Start engine.

2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-III.

3. Read out the value of “ATP SWITCH”.

Without CONSULT-III

1. Start engine.

2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector

terminal and ground.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND ATP SWITCH

1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.  (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)

2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the ATP switch harness connector.

Condition

Display value

• Vehicle stopped
• Engine running
• A/T selector lever 

“N” position

• Brake pedal de-

pressed

4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO or 4LO to 4H
(While actuator motor is operating.)

ON

Except the above

OFF

Connector

Terminal

Condition

Voltage 

(Approx.)

M165

23 - 

Ground

• Vehicle stopped
• Engine running
• A/T selector lever 

“N” position

• Brake pedal de-

pressed

4WD shift switch: 4H 
to 4LO or 4LO to 4H
(While actuator motor 
is operating.)

0V

Except the above

Battery 
voltage

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ATP SWITCH

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3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-

tor M165 terminal 23 and ATP switch harness connector F71

terminal 8.

Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Does continuity exist?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Repair or replace damaged parts.

3.

CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.  (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)

2. Disconnect ATP switch harness connector.

3. Check continuity between ATP switch harness connector F71

terminal 9 and ground.

Also check harness for short to power.

Does continuity exist?

 YES  >> GO TO 4.

 NO

>> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or con-

nectors.

4.

CHECK ATP SWITCH 

1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.  (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)

2. Remove ATP switch. Refer to 

DLN-198, "Component Parts Location"

.

3. Push and release ATP switch and check continuity between ATP

switch terminals 8 and 9.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Replace ATP switch.

5.

CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to 

DLN-238, "Reference Value"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

6.

CHECK ATP WARNING LAMP

1. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)

2. A/T selector lever “N” position and engage the parking brake.

3. Switch 4WD shift switch from 4H to 4LO or 4LO to 4H.
Does the ATP warning lamp turn ON while the actuator motor is operating?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> Refer to 

DLN-260, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Continuity should exist.

SDIA3376E

Continuity should exist.

SDIA2394E

Terminal

Condition

Continuity

8 - 9

Push ATP switch

Yes

Release ATP switch

No

SDIA2395E

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