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:
Parking brake switch signal circuit
Description
Transmits the parking brake switch signal to the
combination meter.
Component Function Check
1.COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
Select "METER/M&A" on CONSULT.
Monitor "PKB SW" of "DATA MONITOR" while
applying and releasing the parking brake.
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Precaution
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT
BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER", used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to ...
Front seat
Exploded View
DRIVER
Driver Seat - With Climate Controlled Seats
Seatback board
Seatback board clip
Seat cushion lower rear finisher
Seat harness
Seat cushion inner finisher inside (RH)
Recline mechanism inner cover
Seat cushion outer finisher (RH)
Seat belt buckle
Seat ...