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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Text Messaging
Using the Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System,
a received text message can be operated on
the vehicle information display as well as on the
touch-screen display.
To read/ignore an incoming text
1. When a new text message is received, a
pop-up window and operation keys will appear
with the sende ...
Sliding motor
Description
The sliding motor LH is installed to the seat frame.
The sliding motor LH is activated with the driver seat control unit.
The seat is slid forward/backward by changing the rotation direction of
sliding motor LH.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK FUNCTION
Select "SEAT S ...
Thermostat and thermostat housing
Removal and Installation
Gasket
Thermostat assembly (water inlet)
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur
from high pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the
radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
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