Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 205

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

DLN-205

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-

tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Reference page

DLN-276

DLN-289

DLN-31

1

DLN-289

DLN-305

SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)

T

R

ANSFER F

LUID (Level

 low)

T

R

ANSFER F

LUID (W

rong)

T

R

ANSFER F

LUID (Level

 too high)

LI

QUI

D

 GASKET (Dam

ag

ed

)

O-RI

NG (W

orn

 or da

ma

ge

d)

OIL

 SEAL

 (W

orn

 or da

ma

ge

d)

S

H

IFT 

FO

RK

 (W

orn

 or d

am

a

ged

)

GEAR (W

orn

 o

r da

ma

ge

d)

B

EARING

 (W

orn

 or 

da

ma

ge

d)

Symptom

Noise

1

2

3

3

Transfer  fluid  leakage

3

1

2

2

2

Hard to shift or will not shift

1

1

2

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DLN-206

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P1801, P1811 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS

P1801, P1811 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR TRANSFER CONTROL
UNIT

Description

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The transfer control unit controls the transfer control device which controls shifts between 4H and 4LO and

between 2WD and 4WD.  When the vehicle battery is removed, the power supply to the transfer control unit is

interrupted, and self-diagnosis memory function is suspended.  These DTCs may also set when the power

supply voltage for the transfer control unit is abnormally low while driving.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Perform self-diagnosis.
Are DTCs “P1801 or P1811 detected?

YES

>> Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to 

DLN-206, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

NO

>> Inspection End.

Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to 

DLN-245, "Wiring Diagram"

.

1.

CHECK POWER SUPPLY

1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.  (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)

2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.

3. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector

terminals and ground.

DTC

CONSULT

Diagnostic item is detected when...

Reference

[P1801]

*INITIAL START*

Due to removal of battery which cuts off 
power supply to transfer control unit, 
self-diagnosis memory function is sus-
pended.

DLN-206

[P1811]

BATTERY VOLTAGE

Power supply voltage for transfer control 
unit is abnormally low while driving.

Connector

Terminal

Voltage (Approx.)

M165

19 - Ground

Battery voltage

25 - Ground

0V

M166

40 - Ground

Battery voltage

44 - Ground

0V

45 - Ground

SDIA3360E

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P1801, P1811 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

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4. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)

5. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector

terminals and ground.

Is there voltage?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

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

• 40A fuse (No. 

j

, located in the fuse and fusible link box).

• 10A fuses (No. 18, located in the fuse block (J/B) and Nos. 60 and 61 located in the fuse and

relay box).

• Harness for short or open between battery and transfer control unit harness connector M165

terminal 19.

• Harness for short or open between battery and transfer shut off relay 2 harness connector E157

terminal 1 and 3.

• Harness for short or open between battery and transfer shut off relay 1 harness connector E156

terminal 3.

• Harness for short or open between ignition switch and transfer control unit harness connector

M165 terminal 25.

• Harness for short or open between ignition switch and transfer shut off relay 1 harness connec-

tor E156 terminal 1.

• Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay 2 harness connector E157 terminal 5

and transfer control unit harness connector M166 terminals 44, 45.

• Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay 1 harness connector E156 terminal 5

and transfer control unit harness connector M166 terminals 44, 45.

• Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay 2 harness connector E157 terminal 2

and transfer control unit harness connector M166 terminal 40.

• Harness for open between transfer shut off relay 1 harness connector E156 terminal 2 and

ground.

• Battery and ignition switch.

• Transfer shut off relay 1, 2. Refer to 

DLN-208, "Component Inspection"

.

2.

CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.

2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.

3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-

tor M165 terminals 6 and 18, and M166 terminal 32 and ground.

Also check harness for short to power.

Do you have continuity?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or con-

nectors.

3.

CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to 

DLN-238, "Reference Value"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4.

Connector

Terminal

Voltage (Approx.)

M165

19 - Ground

Battery voltage

25 - Ground

M166

40 - Ground

44 - Ground

45 - Ground

SDIA3361E

Continuity should exist.

SDIA3362E

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DLN-208

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P1801, P1811 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

NO

>> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

4.

CHECK DTC

Drive vehicle and then perform Self-diagnosis.
Do DTCs P1801 or P1811 display?

YES

>> Replace transfer control unit.  Refer to 

DLN-278, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Inspection End.

Component Inspection

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1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.  (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove transfer shut off relay 1 and transfer shut off relay 2. Refer to 

DLN-198, "Component Parts Loca-

tion"

.

3. Apply 12V direct current between transfer shut off relay termi-

nals 1 and 2.

4. Check continuity between relay terminals 3 and 5.

5. If inspection results are not normal, replace the transfer shut off

relay 1 or 2.

Condition

Continuity

12V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2

Yes

OFF

No

SCIA1245E

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P1802 – P1804, P1809 TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

DLN-209

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P1802 – P1804, P1809 TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Description

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The transfer control unit controls the transfer control device which controls shifts between 4H and 4LO and

between 2WD and 4WD.  A DTC may set when any of the following occur:

• Malfunction is detected in the memory (RAM) system of transfer control unit.

• Malfunction is detected in the memory (ROM) system of transfer control unit.

• Malfunction is detected in the memory (EEPROM) system of transfer control unit.

• AD converter system of transfer control unit is malfunctioning.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Perform self-diagnosis.
Are DTCs “P1802 - P1804 or P1809 detected?

YES

>> Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to 

DLN-209, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

NO

>> Inspection End.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

INSPECTION START

Do you have CONSULT?
YES or NO

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> GO TO 3.

2.

PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (WITH CONSULT)

1. Turn ignition switch “ON”.

2. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT.

3. Touch “ERASE”.

4. Turn ignition switch “OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds.

5. Perform the self-diagnosis again.
Is the “CONTROL UNIT 1 [P1802]”, “CONTROL UNIT 2 [P1803]”, “CONTROL UNIT 3 [P1804]” or CONTROL

UNIT 4 [P1809]” displayed?

YES

>> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to 

DLN-278, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Inspection End.

3.

PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (WITHOUT CONSULT)

1. Perform the self-diagnosis and then erase self-diagnostic results. Refer to 

DLN-202, "CONSULT Function

(ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

.

2. Perform the self-diagnosis again.

DTC

CONSULT

Diagnostic item is detected when...

Reference

[P1802]

CONTROL UNIT 1

Malfunction is detected in the memory 
(RAM) system of transfer control unit.

DLN-209

[P1803]

CONTROL UNIT 2

Malfunction is detected in the memory 
(ROM) system of transfer control unit.

[P1804]

CONTROL UNIT 3

Malfunction is detected in the memory 
(EEPROM) system of transfer control 
unit.

[P1809]

CONTROL UNIT 4

AD converter system of transfer control 
unit is malfunctioning.

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DLN-210

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P1802 – P1804, P1809 TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Do the self-diagnostic results indicate AD converter?

YES

>> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to 

DLN-278, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Inspection End.

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P1807 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (A/T)

DLN-211

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P1807 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (A/T)

Description

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The transmission control module (TCM) transmits the output shaft revolution signal via CAN communication to

Transfer control unit.  DTC P1807 will set when a malfunction is detected in the output shaft revolution signal

or an improper signal is input while driving.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Perform self-diagnosis.
Is DTC P1807 detected?

YES

>> Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to 

DLN-211, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

NO

>> Inspection End.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK DTC WITH TCM

Perform self-diagnosis with TCM. Refer to 

TM-37, "CONSULT Function (TRANSMISSION)"

.

Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?

YES

>> Check the malfunctioning system.

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to 

DLN-238, "Reference Value"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

3.

CHECK DTC

Drive vehicle and then perform Self-diagnosis.
Is DTC P1807 displayed?

YES

>> Perform self-diagnosis with TCM again.

NO

>> Inspection End.

DTC

CONSULT

Diagnostic item is detected when...

Reference

[P1807]

VHCL SPEED SEN·AT

• Malfunction is detected in output shaft 

revolution signalthat is output from 
TCM through CAN communication.

• Improper signal is input while driving.

DLN-211

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DLN-212

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P1808 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (ABS)

P1808 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (ABS)

Description

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The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) transmits a vehicle speed signal via CAN communication to

the transfer control unit.  DTC P1808 sets when a malfunction is detected in the vehicle speed signal that is

output from the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or an improper signal is input while driving.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Perform self-diagnosis.
Is DTC “P1808 displayed?

YES

>> Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to 

DLN-212, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

NO

>> Inspection End.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK DTC WITH ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)

Perform self-diagnosis with ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) for specific BRC system type.
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?

YES

>> Check the malfunctioning system.

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to 

DLN-238, "Reference Value"

.

Are the inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

3.

CHECK DTC

Drive vehicle and then perform Self-diagnosis.
Is DTC P1808 displayed?

YES

>> Perform self-diagnosis with ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) for specific BRC system

type.

NO

>> Inspection End.

DTC

CONSULT

Diagnostic item is detected when...

Reference

[P1808]

VHCL SPEED SEN·ABS

• Malfunction is detected in vehicle 

speed signal that is output from ABS 
actuator and electric unit (control unit) 
through CAN communication.

• Improper signal is input while driving.

DLN-212

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