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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Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart
Trouble Diagnosis Procedure
INTERVIEW WITH CUSTOMER
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communication system errors and to
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Sliding switch
Description
Sliding switch is equipped to the power seat switch LH on the seat frame. The
operation signal is input to the driver seat control unit when the sliding
switch is operated.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK FUNCTION
Select "SLIDE SW-FR", "SLIDE SW-RR" in "DATA MONITOR" mode wi ...
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