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Inspection Between TCM and Data Link Connector Circuit

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
    3. Check following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection (connector side and harness side).
      • Harness connector E26
      • Harness connector M91

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair terminal or connector.

  2. CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT 

    With 4A/T

    1. Disconnect TCM connector and harness connector E26.
    2. Check continuity between TCM harness connector (A) and harness connector (B).
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E142 5 E26 5 Yes
      6 14 Yes
      Fig 1: Identifying Continuity Between TCM Harness Connector (A) And Harness Connector (B)
      G04201404Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    With 5A/T

    1. Disconnect TCM connector and harness connector E26.
    2. Check continuity between TCM harness connector (A) and harness connector (B).
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      A B Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E143 3 E26 5 Yes
      4 14 Yes
      Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between TCM Harness Connector (A) And Harness Connector (B)
      G04201405Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair harness.

  3. CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between harness connector (A) and data link connector (B).

    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    A B Continuity
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    M91 5 M22 6 Yes
    14 14 Yes
    Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between Harness Connector (A) And Data Link Connector (B)
    G04201406Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Connect all the connectors and diagnose again. Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSES WORK FLOW ".

    NG: Repair harness.