2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Checking of CVT Position

  1. Place selector lever in "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
  2. Make sure selector lever can be shifted to other than "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also make sure selector lever can be shifted from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
  3. Move the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
  4. Confirm the selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check that the actual position of the selector lever matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the manual lever on the transaxle.
  5. The method of operating the selector lever to individual positions correctly should be as shown.
    • (A): Press selector button to operate selector lever, while depressing the brake pedal.
    • (B): Press selector button to operate selector lever.
    • (C): Selector lever can be operated without pressing selector button.
      Fig 1: Method Of Operating Selector Lever To Individual Positions
      G04927107Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when selector lever is placed in the "R" position. Confirm the back-up lamps do not illuminate when the selector lever is pushed toward the "R" position side with the gear position remained in the "P" or "N" position.
  7. Confirm the engine can only be started with the selector lever in the "P" and "N" positions.
  8. Make sure transaxle is locked completely in "P" position.
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