Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 249

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT)

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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT)

CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)

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FUNCTION

CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.

SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE

Operation Procedure

1.

Connect “CONSULT-III”.

2.

With engine at idle, touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
Display shows malfunction experienced since the last erasing operation.

NOTE:
The details for "TIME" are as follows:
• "0": Error currently detected with transfer control unit.
• Except for "0": Error detected in the past and memorized with transfer control unit.

Detects frequency of driving after DTC occurs (frequency of turning ignition switch "ON/OFF").

How to Erase Self-diagnostic Results

1.

Perform applicable inspection of malfunctioning item and then repair or replace.

2.

Start engine and select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-III.

3.

Touch “ERASE” on CONSULT-III screen to erase DTC memory.

CAUTION:

If memory cannot be erased, perform applicable diagnosis.

 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITHOUT CONSULT-III)

Description

If the engine starts when there is something wrong with the 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp turns ON or
flickers in the combination meter. When the system functions properly, the warning lamp turns ON when the
ignition switch is turned to “ON”, and it turns OFF after engine starts. To locate the cause of a problem, start
the self-diagnosis function. The 4WD warning lamp in the combination meter will indicate the problem area by
flickering according to the self-diagnostic results.  Refer to 

DLN-68, "DTC Index"

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Diagnostic Procedure (A/T models)

1.

Warm up engine.

2.

Turn ignition switch “ON” and “OFF” at least twice, and then turn ignition switch “OFF”.

3.

Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.

4.

Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.

5.

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

6.

4WD warning lamp should turn ON.
If 4WD warning lamp does not turn ON, refer to 

DLN-73, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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7.

Move A/T selector lever to “R” position.

8.

Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD”, “4H” and “2WD” in order.

9.

Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.

10. Turn 4WD shift switch to “4H”, “2WD” and “4H” in order.
11. Move A/T selector lever to “N” position.

12. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.

13. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.
14. Read the flickering of 4WD warning lamp.

Diagnostic test mode

Description

Self Diagnostic Result

Displays transfer control unit self-diagnosis results.

Data Monitor

Displays transfer control unit input/output data in real time.

CAN Diag Support Mntr

The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.

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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT)

Refer to "Judgement Self-diagnosis".

Diagnostic Procedure (M/T models)

1.

Warm up engine.

2.

Turn ignition switch “ON” and “OFF” at least twice, and then turn ignition switch “OFF”.

3.

Move M/T shift lever to neutral position.

4.

Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.

5.

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

6.

4WD warning lamp should turn ON.
If 4WD warning lamp does not turn ON, refer to 

DLN-73, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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7.

Move M/T shift lever to any position other than neutral.

8.

Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD”, “4H” and “2WD” in order.

9.

Move M/T shift lever to neutral position.

10. Turn 4WD shift switch to “4H”, “2WD” and “4H” in order.
11. Move M/T shift lever to any position other than neutral.

12. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.

13. Move M/T shift lever to neutral position.
14. Read the flickering of 4WD warning lamp.

Refer to "Judgement Self-diagnosis".

Self-diagnosis example

DATA MONITOR MODE

Operation Procedure

1.

Connect “CONSULT-III.”

2.

Touch “DATA MONITOR”.

3.

Select from “SELECT MONITOR ITEM”, screen of data monitor mode is displayed.
NOTE:
When malfunction is detected, CONSULT-III performs REAL-TIME DIAGNOSIS.
Also, any malfunction detected while in this mode will be displayed at real time.

Display Item List

×

: Standard

–: Not applicable

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Monitored item (Unit)

Monitor item selection

Remarks

ECU INPUT 

SIGNALS

MAIN

SIGNALS

SELECTION 

FROM MENU

VHCL/S SEN·FR [km/h] or [mph]

×

–

×

Wheel speed calculated by ABS actuator 
and electric unit (control unit).
Signal input with CAN communication line.

VHCL/S SEN·RR [km/h] or [mph]

×

–

×

Wheel speed calculated by TCM.
Signal input with CAN communication line.

ENGINE SPEED [rpm]

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Engine speed is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.

BATTERY VOLT [V]

×

–

×

Power supply voltage for transfer control 
unit.

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT)

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2WD SWITCH [On/Off]

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4WD shift switch signal status is displayed.
(4L means 4LO of 4WD shift switch.)

4H SWITCH [On/Off]

×

–

×

4L SWITCH [On/Off]

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×

4L POSI SW [On/Off]

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4LO switch signal status is displayed.

ATP SWITCH [On/Off]

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×

ATP switch signal status is displayed.

WAIT DETCT SW [On/Off]

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–

×

Wait detection switch signal status is dis-
played.

4WD MODE [2H/4H/4L]

–

×

×

Control status of 4WD recognized by trans-
fer control unit. (2WD, 4H or 4LO)

VHCL/S COMP [km/h] or [mph]

–

×

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Vehicle speed recognized by transfer con-
trol unit.

SHIFT ACT 1 [On/Off]

–

×

×

Output condition to actuator motor (clock-
wise)

SHIFT AC MON1 [On/Off]

–

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×

Check signal for transfer control unit signal 
output

SHIFT ACT 2 [On/Off]

–

×

×

Output condition to actuator motor (coun-
terclockwise)

SHIFT AC MON2 [On/Off]

–

–

×

Check signal for transfer control unit signal 
output

SFT ACT/R MON [On/Off]

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×

Operating condition of actuator motor relay 
(integrated in transfer control unit)

SHIFT POS SW1 [On/Off]

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Condition of actuator position switch 1

SHIFT POS SW2 [On/Off]

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×

Condition of actuator position switch 2

SHIFT POS SW3 [On/Off]

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–

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Condition of actuator position switch 3

SHIFT POS SW4 [On/Off]

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×

Condition of actuator position switch 4

4WD FAIL LAMP [On/Off]

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Control status of 4WD warning lamp is dis-
played.

2WD IND [On/Off]

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Control status of 4WD shift indicator lamp 
(rear) is displayed.

4H IND [On/Off]

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×

Control status of 4WD shift indicator lamp 
(front and center) is displayed.

4L IND [On/Off]

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×

Control status of 4LO indicator lamp is dis-
played.

Monitored item (Unit)

Monitor item selection

Remarks

ECU INPUT 

SIGNALS

MAIN

SIGNALS

SELECTION 

FROM MENU

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)

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UID (Level

 low)

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UID (W

rong)

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UID (Level

 too high)

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OIL

 SEAL

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FORK

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GEAR (W

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EARING (W

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Symptom

Noise

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Transfer  fluid  leakage

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Hard to shift or will not shift

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2