Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Shift lock system

System Diagram

System Description

The selector lever cannot be shifted from “P” position to any other position unless the ignition switch is in the ON position and the brake pedal is depressed.

Component Parts Location

1. BCM (view with instrument panel removed

2. Steering column

3. Stop lamp switch

4. Shift lock release button

5. Detention switch (for manual shift)

6. Shift lock solenoid/Detent switch (key)

7. CVT device connector

Component Description

    Shift mechanism
    System Diagram NOTE: The gear ratio is set for every position separately. System Description In order to select the gear ratio which can obtain the driving force in accordance with driver's i ...

    On board diagnostic (OBD) system
    Diagnosis Description DESCRIPTION The CVT system has two self-diagnostic systems. The first is the emission-related on board diagnostic system (OBD-II) performed by the TCM in combination wit ...

    Other materials:

    P2138 APP sensor
    Description The accelerator pedal position sensor is installed on the upper end of the accelerator pedal assembly. The sensor detects the accelerator position and sends a signal to the ECM. Accelerator pedal position sensor has two sensors. These sensors are a kind of potentiometer which tran ...

    Throttle valve closed position learning
     Description Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is a function of ECM to learn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time harness connector of electric throttle control actuator or ECM is d ...

    Stall test
    Inspection and Judgment INSPECTION 1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary. 2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the CVT fluid temperature is 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). Inspect the amount of CVT fluid. Replenish if necessary. 3. ...