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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Connect transfer control unit harness connector.
    3. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      Fig 1: Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminals And Ground Voltage Specifications
      G02383051Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminal And Ground
      G02383052Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
    5. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminals and ground.
      Fig 3: Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminals And Ground Voltage Specifications
      G02383053Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminals And Ground
      G02383054Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
      • 10A fuse No. 26 located in the fuse and fusible link box. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ".
      • Harness for short or open between battery and transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 1 (G).
      • Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 2 (SB) and transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 30 (SB).
      • Harness for short or open between battery and transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 3 (G).
      • Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 5 (Y/R) and transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 22 (Y/R).
      • Transfer shut off relay. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
  2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminals 3 (B), 6 (B), E143 terminal 45 (B) and ground.
      1. Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector E142 Terminals 3, 6 And E143 Terminal 45 And Ground
    G02383055Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK ACTUATOR MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".
    3. Check voltage between transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 5 (R), transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 5 (R) and ground.
      Fig 6: Transfer Shift Relay Harness Connector Terminal Voltage Specifications
      G02383056Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 7: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Shift High Relay Harness Connector E46 Terminal 5 And Transfer Shift Low Relay Harness Connector E47 Terminal 5 And Ground
      G02383057Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
    5. Check voltage between transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 5 (R), transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 5 (R) and ground.
      Fig 8: Transfer Shift Relay Harness Connector Terminals Voltage Specifications
      G02383058Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 9: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Shift High Relay Harness Connector E46 Terminal 5 And Transfer Shift Low Relay Harness Connector E47 Terminal 5 And Ground
      G02383059Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
      • 20A fuse No. 57 located in the fuse and relay box. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ".
      • Harness for short or open between battery, transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 5 (R) and transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 5 (R).
  4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and transfer control device (actuator motor) harness connector.
    3. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".
    4. Check continuity between the following terminals.
      • Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 33 (R/L) and transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 3 (R/L).
      • Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 42 (P/G) and transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 3 (P/G).
      1. Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
    Fig 10: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector, Transfer Shift High Relay Harness Connector And Transfer Shift Low Relay Harness Connector Terminals
    G02383060Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay.
    3. Check continuity between transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminals 1 (B/W), 4 (B), transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 1 (B/W), 4 (B) and ground.
      1. Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
    Fig 11: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Shift High Relay Harness Connector And Transfer Shift Low Relay Harness Connector Terminals And Ground
    G02383061Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT 

    Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to "TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK-1: With CONSULT-II: GO TO 7.
    2. OK-2: Without CONSULT-II: GO TO 8.
    3. NG: Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
  7. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (WITH CONSULT-II) 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
    2. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode for "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Touch "ERASE".
    4. Turn ignition switch "OFF" and wait at least 10 seconds.
    5. Perform the self-diagnosis again.

    Is the "SHIFT ACT CIR [P1819]" displayed? 

    1. YES: Replace transfer control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    2. NO: Inspection End.
  8. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (WITHOUT CONSULT-II) 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Perform the self-diagnosis and then erase self-diagnostic results. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITHOUT CONSULT-II) " and "ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS ".
    2. Perform the self-diagnosis again.

    Do the self-diagnostic results indicate transfer control device? 

    1. YES: Replace transfer control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    2. NO: Inspection End.