Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Power steering solenoid valve
Description
Power steering solenoid valve controls the power steering oil pressure in the gear housing assembly.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL
- Start engine.
- Check voltage between power steering control unit connector
M59 terminal 1 and ground
2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE AND POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT FOR OPEN
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect power steering solenoid valve connector.
- Disconnect power steering control unit connector.
- Check continuity between power steering solenoid valve connector
E14 (A) terminals 1, 2 and power steering control unit
connector M59 (B) terminal 1, 5.
3.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE AND POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT FOR SHO
- Check continuity between power steering solenoid valve connector
E14 terminals 1, 2 and ground. - Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between power steering solenoid valve connector
E14 terminals 1, 2 and ground.
4.CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE
Perform power steering solenoid valve component inspection.
5.CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS
- Check power steering control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
- Check power steering solenoid valve pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Component Ins
1.POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE RESISTANCE CHECK
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect power steering solenoid valve connector.
- Check resistance between power steering solenoid valve terminals
1 and 2
Check power steering solenoid valve by listening for its operation
sound
while applying battery voltage to power steering solenoid
valve terminal 1
(positive) and battery ground to terminal 2 (negative).
Power supply and ground circuit
Description
EPS system functions by ignition power supply.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect power steering control unit connector.
Turn th ...
Engine speed signal circuit
Description
ECM sends engine speed signal to power steering control unit.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM ECM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Perform ECM self-diagnosis.
2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AN ...
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Maintenance schedules
To help ensure smooth, safe and economical
driving, NISSAN provides two maintenance
schedules that may be used, depending upon the
conditions in which you usually drive. These
schedules contain both distance and time intervals,
up to 120,000 miles
(192,000 km)/144 months. For most people, the
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Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
Supplemental front-impact air bag. Horn
Meters and gauges. Warning and indicator lights. Vehicle information
display
Paddle shifters (if so equipped)
Wiper and washer switch
Audio controls*. Navigation controls*
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Loose fuel cap warning
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the
vehicle information display when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. It may take a few driving trips for
the message to be displayed. To turn off the
warning, perform the following:
1. Remove and inst ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
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