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

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

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

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

3. CHECK TILT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
- Connect driver seat control unit.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between tilt motor harness connector and ground.

4. CHECK TILT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit.
- Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit
harness connector and tilt motor harness connector.

- Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit
harness connector and ground.

5. CHECK TILT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit.
- Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit
harness connector and tilt motor harness connector.

Description
The lifting sensor (rear) is installed to the seat frame.
The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when the
lifting (rear) is operated.
The driver seat control ...
Description
The telescopic sensor is installed to the steering column assembly.
The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when
telescopic is performed.
The driver seat contr ...
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Shift position indicator circuit
Description
TCM sends position indicator signals to
combination meter via CAN communication line.
The selector lever position is indicated on the
shift position indicator.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR
CAUTION:
Always drive vehic ...
Intake door control system
System Diagram
System Description
The intake doors are automatically controlled by the temperature setting,
ambient temperature, in-vehicle temperature,
intake temperature, amount of sunload and ON/OFF operation of the A/C
compressor.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The intake door control judges inta ...
How to enable/disable the RCTA system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the RCTA system.
1. Press the button until
"Settings" displays
in the vehicle information display and
then press OK. Use the button to
select "Driver Assistance". Then press the
OK button.
2. Select "Blind Spot" and press the OK ...