Component Inspection

CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR-I
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect gear lever position sensor harness connector.
3. Remove the sensor.
4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.
  Is the inspection result normal?
  
  YES: GO TO 2.
  
  NO: GO TO 3.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Gear Lever Position Sensor
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR-II

Check resistance between gear lever position sensor terminals as per the following items.

TERMINALS RESISTANCE REFERENCE

Terminals (Polarity)	Resistance (Ω)
1 (+) - 2 (-)	Except 0 or ∞ [at 25°C (77°F)]
1 (+) - 3 (-)
1 (+) - 4 (-)
2 (+) - 3 (-)
2 (+) - 4 (-)
3 (+) - 4 (-)

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: INSPECTION END

NO: GO TO 3.

REPLACE GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR
1. Replace gear lever position sensor.
2. Go to "SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT "
  INSPECTION END