2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Control Unit Terminals And Reference Value

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Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.

TERMINAL WIRE COLOR ITEM SPECIFICATION - TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE

Terminal Wire color Item Condition Data (Approx.)
25 W/G Ignition switch monitor Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF 0V
27 L Actuator motor power supply Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF (5 seconds after ignition switch is turned OFF.) 0V
32 B Actuator motor ground Always 0V
40 V Transfer shut off relay Ignition switch: ON 0V
Ignition switch: OFF (5 seconds after ignition switch is turned OFF.) Battery voltage
CAUTION: When using a circuit tester to measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector terminals.
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