Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Power supply and ground circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK GROUND CONNECTION-I
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Check ground connection E9. Refer to Ground Inspection
2.CHECK ECM GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT-I
- Disconnect ECM harness connector.
- Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and ground.
- Also check harness for short to power.

3.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E11, F2
- Harness for open or short between ECM and ground
4.CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I

- Reconnect ECM harness connector.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and then ON.
- Check the voltage between ECM harness connectors.

5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- IPDM E/R connector E18
- 10 A fuse (No. 35)
- Harness for open or short between ECM and fuse
6.CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II

- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Check the voltage between ECM harness connectors.

7.CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III

- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check the voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and
ground.

8.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
9.CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-IV

- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Check the voltage between ECM harness connectors.

10.CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-V
- Disconnect ECM harness connector.
- Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.
- Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and IPDM E/R
harness connector.
- Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

11.CHECK 15 A FUSE
- Disconnect 15 A fuse (No. 42) from IPDM E/R.
- Check 15 A fuse.
12.CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-VI
- Disconnect ECM harness connector.
- Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.
- Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and IPDM E/R
harness connector.
- Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

13.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Junction block connectors E44, E45
- Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R
14.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Description
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of the value that is
displayed in "SPEC" of "DATA MONITOR"
mode of CONSULT during normal operation of the Engine Control System. W ...
Description
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time
application. It is an on-vehicle multiplex
communication line with high data communication speed and excelle ...
Other materials:
P0746 pressure control solenoid A
Description
The line pressure solenoid valve regulates the oil pump discharge pressure to
suit the driving condition in
response to a signal sent from the TCM.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
Immediately af ...
Steering switch
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the driver airbag module. Refer to SR-12, "Removal and
Installation".
Remove the steering wheel audio control switch screws (A).
Release the steering wheel audio control switch harness clips (B).
Remove the steering wheel audio control switche ...
Chassis & body maintenance
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R =
Replace,
NOTE:
Maintenance items with " " should be performed more frequently according
to "Maintenance under severe driving conditions".
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier or driving on ro ...