Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK VALVE RESISTANCE
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
  
  Fig 1: Solenoid Valve A Resistance Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  - Shift solenoid valve A
2. Check resistance to the terminal and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Solenoid Valve A Resistance
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Repair or replace shift solenoid valve assembly.
CHECK VALVE OPERATION
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
  
  Fig 3: Checking Shift Solenoid Valve A Operation
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  - Shift solenoid valve A
2. Check solenoid valve by listening for its operating sound while applying battery voltage to the terminal and ground.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair or replace shift solenoid valve assembly.
CHECK CONTROL VALVE
1. Disassemble control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY ".
  
  Fig 4: Checking Control Valve
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Check to ensure that:
  - Valve, sleeve and plug slide along valve bore under their own weight.
  - Valve, sleeve and plug are free from burrs, dents and scratches.
  - Control valve springs are free from damage, deformation and fatigue.
  - Hydraulic line is free from obstacles.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Repair control valve assembly.
CHECK DTC
Perform "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END
2. NG: Check transaxle inner parts. (Clutch, brake, etc.)