Nissan Pathfinder (2011 year). Manual - part 184

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SYMPTOM

Check for symptoms.  Refer to 

DLN-110, "Symptom Table"

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MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the applicable parts.

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SYSTEM OPERATION

Check system operation.

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform self-diagnosis.
Are any DTCs displayed?

YES

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NO

>> Inspection End.

Preliminary Check

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TRANSFER FLUID CHECK

Check for leaks and fluid level. Refer to 

DLN-136, "Inspection"

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PREPARATION FOR ROAD TEST

The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of trans-

fer case and analyze causes of malfunctions.

When a malfunction is found in any part of transfer, perform the road

test to locate the malfunction area and repair the malfunction parts.

The road test consists of the following three parts.

1. CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED

2. CHECK AT IDLE

3. CRUISE TEST

CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED

1.

CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP

1. Park vehicle on flat surface.

2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.

3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.

4. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.

5. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON for approximately 1 second?

YES

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NO

>> GO TO 

DLN-111, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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2.

CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.

2. Move A/T selector lever to P position.

3. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.

4. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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Does 4WD warning lamp turn ON?

YES

>> GO TO CHECK AT IDLE.

NO

>> GO TO 

DLN-114, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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CHECK AT IDLE

1.

CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP

1. Park vehicle on flat surface and engage the parking brake.

2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.

3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.

4. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.

5. Start engine.
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON?

YES

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NO

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2.

CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP 

Check 4WD warning lamp state.
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?

YES

>> Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to  

DLN-23, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

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NO

>> Refer to 

DLN-117, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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3.

CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR AND 4LO INDICATOR OPERATION

1. Brake pedal depressed.

2. Move A/T selector lever to N position.

3. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD, AUTO, 4H, 4LO, 4H, AUTO and

2WD in order. (Stay at each switch position for at least 1 sec-

ond.)

Does 4WD shift indicator and 4LO indicator lamps change properly

and buzzer sound?

YES

>> GO TO CRUISE TEST.

NO

>> GO TO 

DLN-117, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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CRUISE TEST

1.

CHECK INPUT SIGNAL

1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.

2. Park vehicle on flat surface.

3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.

4. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTO position.

5. Start engine.

6. Drive vehicle for at least 30 seconds at a speed higher than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?

On steady>>Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to  

DLN-23, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

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Flash rapidly>>Refer to 

DLN-122, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Flash slowly>>Refer to 

DLN-123, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

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2.

CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (1)

1. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTO position.

2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?

YES

>> GO TO 

DLN-124, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> GO TO 3.

3.

CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (2)

1. Set 4WD shift switch to 4HI position.

2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> GO TO 

DLN-128, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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4WD SYSTEM

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

4WD SYSTEM

System Diagram

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

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Components

Function

Transfer control unit

Controls transfer control device, control valves and shifts between 2WD/4WD and 4H/4LO.

Transfer control device

Integrates actuator motor and actuator position switch.

2-4WD shift solenoid valve

Controls oil pressure and allows shifting between 2WD and 4WD.

Clutch pressure solenoid valve

Controls oil pressure and distributes torque between front and rear tires.

Line pressure switch

Detects line pressure.

Clutch pressure switch

Detects clutch pressure.

Transfer fluid temperature sensor Detects transfer fluid temperature.

Actuator motor

Moves shift rods when signaled by transfer control unit.

Actuator position switch

Detects actuator motor position.

Wait detection switch

Detects whether or not 4WD lock gear is locked.

4LO switch

Detects if transfer case is in 4LO.

ATP switch

Detects if transfer case is in neutral.

4WD shift switch

Allows driver to select from 2WD/4WD, 4H/4LO and AUTO.

4WD warning lamp

• Illuminates if malfunction is detected in 4WD system.
• Flashes (1 flash / 2 seconds) if large difference in diameter of front and rear tires.
• Flashes (2 flashes / 1 second) if high transfer fluid temperature is detected.

ATP warning lamp

Indicates that A/T parking mechanism does not operate when A/T selector lever is in P position 
because transfer case is in neutral.

4WD shift indicator lamp

Displays driving range selected by 4WD shift switch.

4LO indicator lamp

Displays 4LO range.

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4WD SYSTEM

System Description

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CONTROL SYSTEM

ABS actuator and electric unit 
(control unit)

Transmits vehicle speed signal via CAN communication to transfer control unit.

TCM

Transmits the following signal via CAN communication to transfer control unit.
• Output shaft revolution signal
• A/T position indicator signal (transmission range switch signal)

ECM

Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to transfer control unit.
• Engine speed signal
• Accelerator pedal position signal

Components

Function

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4WD SYSTEM

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ALL-MODE 4WD Transfer Basic Control

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4WD SYSTEM

Hydraulic Control Circuits

TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

• Transfer control unit controls transfer control device and it directs shifts from 4H-4LO and 2WD-4WD.

• Self-diagnosis can be done.

TRANSFER SHIFT HIGH AND LOW RELAYS

Transfer shift high and low relays apply power supply to transfer control device (actuator motor).

TRANSFER SHUT OFF RELAY

Transfer shut off relay applies power supply to transfer motor relay.

4WD SHIFT SWITCH AND INDICATOR LAMPS

4WD Shift Switch

Able to select from 2WD, AUTO, 4H or 4LO.

4WD Shift Indicator Lamp

• Displays driving conditions selected by 4WD shift switch with 2WD, AUTO and 4H indicators while engine is

running. (When 4WD warning lamp is turned on, all 4WD shift indicator lamps are turned off.)

• Turns ON for approximately 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check.

4LO Indicator Lamp

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• Displays 4LO condition while engine is running. 4LO indicator lamp flashes if transfer gear does not shift

completely under 2WD, AUTO, 4H

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4LO. (When 4WD warning lamp is turned on, 4LO indicator lamp is

turned off.)

• Turns ON for approximately 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check.

4WD WARNING LAMP

Turns on or flashes when there is a malfunction in 4WD system.

Also turns on when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF approximately 1 sec-

ond after the engine starts if system is normal.

4WD Warning Lamp Indication

ATP WARNING LAMP

When the A/T selector lever is in P position, the vehicle may move if the transfer case is in neutral.  ATP warn-

ing lamp is turned on to indicate this condition to the driver.

LINE PRESSURE SWITCH

• With the transfer system design, control of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to the

front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.

• The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different oper-

ating conditions. 

• The line pressure switch closes when line pressure is produced.

• The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.

CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH

• The clutch pressure switch determines whether or not adequate clutch pressure has built up under different

operating conditions. 

• The clutch pressure switch closes when clutch pressure is produced.

• The clutch pressure switch senses clutch pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.

WAIT DETECTION SWITCH

• The wait detection switch operates when there is circulating torque produced in the propeller shaft (L

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H) or

when there is a phase difference between 2-4 sleeve and clutch drum (H

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L). After the release of the circu-

lating torque, the wait detection switch helps provide the 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) shifts. A difference

may occur between the operation of the 4WD shift switch and actual drive mode. At this point, the wait

detection switch senses an actual drive mode.

• The wait detection switch operates as follows.

- 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) locked: ON

- 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) released: OFF

• The wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode and the 4WD shift indicator lamp indicates the vehi-

cle drive mode. 

ATP SWITCH

ATP switch detects if transfer case is in neutral by the position of the L-H shift fork.

NOTE:

Transfer case may be in neutral when shifting between 4H-4LO.

NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH

The neutral-4LO switch detects that transfer gear is in neutral or 4LO (or shifting from neutral to 4LO) condi-

tion by L-H shift fork position.

Condition

4WD warning lamp

System normal

OFF

Lamp check

Turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON.

Turns OFF after engine start.

4WD system malfunction

ON

During self-diagnosis

Flashes malfunction mode.

Large difference in diameter of front/
rear tires

Flashes slow (1 flash / 2 seconds)

(Continues to flash until the ignition switch is turned OFF)

High fluid temperature in transfer case

Flashes rapidly (2 flashes / 1 second)

(Continues to flash until fluid temperature returns to normal)

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