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:
Inspection and adjustment
REAR VIEW MONITOR POSSIBLE ROUTE LINE CENTER POSITION ADJUSTMENT
REAR VIEW MONITOR POSSIBLE ROUTE LINE CENTER POSITION ADJUSTMENT :
Description
Adjust the center position of the possible route line of the rear view
monitor if it is shifted.
REAR VIEW MONITOR POSSIBLE ROUTE LINE CENTER POSITIO ...
Main line between HVAC and A-bag circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect the following harness connectors.
A/C auto amp.
Harness connectors M1 and E30
Check the continuity between the A/C au ...
Entry/exit function
This system is designed so that the driver's seat
and automatic operation steering column will automatically
move when the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver's seat more easily.
The driver's seat will slide backward and the
steer ...