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 ...
Other materials:
Door request switch
Description
Transmits door lock/unlock operation to BCM.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK FUNCTION
With CONSULT
Check door request switch REQ SW-DR, REQ SW-AS in Data Monitor mode.
Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK DOOR REQUEST SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Check ...
Meter control switch
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer
to PG-67, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
Remove the cluster lid A. Refer to IP-16,
"Removal and Installation".
Detach the combination meter control switch
harnes ...
Power consumption control system
System Diagram
System Description
OUTLINE
BCM incorporates a power saving control function that reduces the
power consumption according to the
vehicle status.
BCM switches the status (control mode) by itself with the power
saving control function. It performs the sleep
reques ...