Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Reclining sensor
Description
- The reclining motor is installed to the seatback assembly.
- The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when the
reclining is operated.
- The driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the
reclining amount of the seat.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK FUNCTION
- Select "RECLN PULSE" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
- Check reclining sensor signal under the following conditions

Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR SIGNAL
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Read voltage signal between driver seat control unit harness
connector and ground with oscilloscope.

2. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor.
- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness
connector and reclining motor harness connector.

- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and
ground

3. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR POWER SUPPLY

- Connect driver seat control unit.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between reclining motor harness connector and
ground.

4. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect driver seat control unit.
- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness
connector and reclining motor harness connector.

- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and
ground.
5. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR GROUND

- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Check continuity between reclining motor harness connector and
ground

Description
The sliding sensor is installed to the seat frame.
The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when sliding
is performed.
The driver seat control unit counts the p ...
Description
The lifting sensor (front) is installed to the seat frame.
The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when the
lifting (front) is operated.
The driver seat contro ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis system (TCM)
CONSULT Function
FUNCTION
CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes
shown following.
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Display Item List
Engine Brake Adjustment
CAUTION:
Mode of "+1""0""−1""−2""OFF" can be selected by touching "UP"or
"DOWN" on CONSULT screen ...
Wiring diagram
POWER WINDOW SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram
...
BCM branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative
terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the BCM
for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and
connector side).
2. ...