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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK SHIFT UP (D 3  TO D 4  ) 

    During "CRUISE TEST - PART 1 ", does A/T shift from D3 to D4 at the specified speed?

    Fig 1: Checking Shift Up (D3 TO D4)
    G00739992Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: GO TO  11.
    2. No: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK LINE PRESSURE 

    Perform line pressure test.

    Fig 2: Line Pressure Specifications
    G00739993Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Refer to "LINE PRESSURE TEST ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: GO TO  6.
  3. CHECK CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Disassemble control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY ".
      Fig 3: Checking Control Valve
      G00739994Courtesy 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.
  4. CHECK SHIFT UP (D 3  TO D 4  ) 

    Does A/T shift from D3 to D4 at the specified speed?

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Check control valve again. Repair or replace control valve assembly.
  5. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO  11.
  6. CHECK VALVE RESISTANCE 
    1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
      • Line pressure solenoid valve
    2. Check resistance to the terminal and ground.
      Fig 4: Line Pressure Solenoid Valve Resistance Chart
      G00739995Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Checking Line Pressure Solenoid Valve Resistance
      G00739996Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  8.
    2. NG: Replace solenoid valve assembly.
  7. CHECK VALVE OPERATION 
    1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
      Fig 6: Checking Line Pressure Solenoid Valve Operation
      G00739997Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Line pressure solenoid valve
    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 8.
    2. NG: Replace solenoid valve assembly.
  8. CHECK CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Disassemble control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY ".
      Fig 7: Checking Control Valve
      G00739998Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Check line pressure circuit valves for sticking.
      • Pressure regulator valve
      • Pilot valve
      • Pressure modifier valve

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 9.
    2. NG: Repair control valve.
  9. CHECK SHIFT UP (D 3  TO D 4  ) 

    Does A/T shift from D3 to D4 at the specified speed?

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 10.
    2. NG: Check control valve again. Repair or replace control valve assembly.
  10. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO 11.
  11. CHECK LOCK-UP 

    During "CRUISE TEST - PART 1 ", does A/T perform lock-up at the specified speed?

    Fig 8: Checking Lock-Up
    G00739999Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: Perform "CRUISE TEST - PART 1 " again and return to the start point of this test group.
    2. No: GO TO 12.
  12. CHECK VALVE RESISTANCE 
    1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
      • Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
    2. Check resistance to the terminal and ground.
      Fig 9: Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve Resistance Chart
      G00740000Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 10: Checking Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve Resistance
      G00740001Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  14.
    2. NG: Replace solenoid valve assembly.
  13. CHECK VALVE OPERATION 
    1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
      • Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
    2. Check solenoid valve by listening for its operating sound while applying battery voltage to the terminal and ground.
      Fig 11: Checking Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve Operation
      G00740002Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 14.
    2. NG: Replace solenoid valve assembly.
  14. CHECK CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Disassemble control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY ".
      Fig 12: Checking Control Valve
      G00740003Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Check control valves for sticking.
      • Torque converter clutch control valve
      • Torque converter clutch relief valve

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 15.
    2. NG: Repair control valve.
  15. CHECK LOCK-UP 

    Does A/T perform lock-up at the specified speed?

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: GO TO 16.
    2. No: Check control valve again. Repair or replace control valve assembly.
  16. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: Perform "CRUISE TEST - PART 1 " again and return to the start point of this test group.
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