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Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE 

    Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE ".

    Is any malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results? 

    1. YES: Check CAN communication line. Refer to "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ".
    2. NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK POWER SOURCE 
    1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
    2. Check the voltage between tow mode switch connector terminal 1 and ground.
      TOW MODE SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINAL 1 AND GROUND VOLTAGE

      Condition Tow mode switch Data (Approx.)
      When ignition switch is turned to "ON" ON 0V
      OFF Battery voltage
      Fig 1: Checking TOW Mode Switch Connector Terminal 1 And Ground Voltage
      G03602283Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK TOW MODE SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
    2. Disconnect tow mode switch connector.
    3. Check continuity between tow mode switch terminals 1 and 2.
      TOW MODE SWITCH CONTINUITY

      Condition Continuity
      Tow mode switch "ON" Yes
      Tow mode switch "OFF" No
      Fig 2: Checking TOW Mode Switch Continuity
      G03602284Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Repair or replace tow mode switch.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

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

    • Harness for short or open between combination meter connector terminal 35 and tow mode switch connector terminal 1.
    • Harness for short or open between tow mode switch connector terminal 2 and ground.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  5. CHECK COMBINATION METER 

    Check the combination meter. Refer to "COMBINATION METERS ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NO: Repair or replace damaged parts.