Diagnostic Procedure: Notes
- Check the following if "4WD SOLENOID [C1204]" is displayed in self-diagnosis results of CONSULT-II.
- CHECK AWD SOLENOID SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
- Start engine.
- Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" with CONSULT-II.
- Read out the value of "ETS SOLENOID".
CONDITION DISPLAY VALUE CHARTCondition Display value Engine running At idle speed Approx. 0.000A When depressing accelerator pedal Approx. 0.000 - 0.500A(1) (1) The values are changed by throttle opening and engine speed. OK or NG
OK: GO TO 6.
NG: GO TO 2.
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY
- Turn ignition switch "OFF".
- Disconnect AWD control unit harness connector.
- Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
- Check voltage between AWD control unit harness connector terminal9 and ground.
CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHARTConnector Terminal Voltage (Approx.) F109 9 - Ground Battery voltage Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 3.
NG: Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
- 10A fuse [No. 33, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
- Harness for short or open between battery and AWD control unit harness connector terminal 9
- CHECK AWD SOLENOID CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch "OFF".
- Disconnect AWD control unit harness connector.
- Check resistance between AWD control unit harness connector terminals 1 and 2.
CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE CHARTConnector Terminal Resistance (Approx.) F109 1 - 2 (Ground) 2.45 Ω Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 6.
NG: GO TO 4.
- CHECK AWD SOLENOID
- Turn ignition switch "OFF".
- Disconnect transfer assembly harness connector.
- Check resistance between transfer assembly harness connector F43 terminals 1 and 2.
1 - 2 : Approx. 2.45Ω
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: AWD solenoid is malfunctioning. Replace electric controlled coupling. Refer to , "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AWD CONTROL UNIT AND AWD SOLENOID
- Turn ignition switch "OFF".
- Disconnect AWD control unit harness connector and transfer assembly harness connector.
- Check continuity between the following terminals.
- AWD control unit harness connector F109 terminal 1 and transfer assembly harness connector F43 terminal 1.
- AWD control unit harness connector F109 terminal 2 and transfer assembly harness connector F43 terminal 2.
1 - 1: Continuity should exist.
2 - 2: Continuity should exist.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 6.
NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK AWD CONTROL UNIT
Check AWD control unit input/output signal. Refer to , "AWD CONTROL UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES ".
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 7.
NG: Check AWD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK DTCM
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK: INSPECTION END
NG: Replace AWD control unit.