Nissan Pathfinder: Drive Mode System - Diagnosis and Repair Work Flow

Work Flow

OVERALL SEQUENCE

DETAILED FLOW

GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM

1. Get the detailed information about symptom from customer.

2. Check the drive mode indicator on the meter appeared.

3. Check the Drive mode indicator on the meter changed when operates the drive mode select switch.

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GO TO 2.

CHECK THE DTC

With CONSULT

1. Check DTC of “All DTC Reading”.

2. Perform the following procedure if DTC is displayed.

   • Record DTC and freeze frame data. (Or, write it down.)

Are any DTCs detected?

YES>>

GO TO 3.

NO>>

GO TO 4.

CONFIRM THE FAIL-SAFE CONDITION

Confirm the fail-safe condition of detected DTC. Refer to Fail-Safe.

Are there any DTCs that causes drive mode selector function is suspended?

YES>>

GO TO 5.

NO>>

GO TO 4.

CHECK INFORMATION DISPLAY ON COMBINATION METER

1. Ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

2. Ignition switch ON.

3. Check that STANDARD is displayed on the information display screen of the combination meter. (2WD models)

4. Check that AUTO is displayed on the information display screen of the combination meter. (4WD models)

5. Check that the view of information display change when switching up and down the drive mode select switch. (2WD models)

6. Check that the view of information display change when switching left and right the drive mode select switch. (4WD models)

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 5.

NO>>

GO TO 6.

PERFORM DIAGNOSES FOR ERROR-CAUSING SYSTEM

With CONSULT

Perform the trouble diagnosis of components that DTC indicated.

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GO TO 9.

CHECK THE AXLE TYPE

Check the axle type.

2WD models>>

GO TO 8.

4WD models>>

GO TO 7.

CHECK THE INDICATOR ON DRIVE MODE SELECT SWITCH (4WD MODELS)

1. Ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

2. Ignition switch ON.

3. Check the indicator of AUTO on drive mode select switch indicator.

4. Check the illuminated position changes according to the operation when switching the drive mode select switch.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 10.

NO>>

GO TO 8.

CHECK DRIVE MODE SELECT SWITCH CIRCUIT

Check drive mode select switch circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 10.

NO>>

GO TO 9.

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTION PART

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

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GO TO 11.

CHECK COMBINATION METER

Check the combination meter.

• Full TFT meter: Refer to On Board Diagnosis Function.

• 7 inch information display: Refer to On Board Diagnosis Function.

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GO TO 11.

FINAL CHECK

With CONSULT

1. Check that the symptom is not detected.

2. Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure again, and then check that the malfunction is repaired.

Is DTC detected and/or does symptom remain?

YES (DTC is detected)>>

GO TO 5.

YES (Symptom remains)>>

GO TO 4.

NO>>

INSPECTION END