Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In R Position

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SYMPTOM:

Vehicle does not creep backward when selecting R position .

CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level again.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Refill ATF.
Fig 1: Checking A/T Fluid Level
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CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in R position. Refer to "LINE PRESSURE TEST ".

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: GO TO 3.
Fig 2: Checking Line Pressure
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DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
2. Check the following items:
  - Valves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot valve and pilot filter)
  - Line pressure solenoid valve
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following item:
  - Oil pump assembly
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK STALL REVOLUTION
Check stall revolution with selector lever in R positions.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 7.
2. NG: GO TO 5.
Fig 3: Checking Stall Revolution
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CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 7.
2. NG: GO TO 6.
Fig 4: Checking A/T Fluid Condition
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Disassemble A/T.
2. Check the following items:
  - Low & reverse brake assembly
  - Reverse clutch assembly
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.

OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END
2. NG: GO TO 10.
CHECK TCM INSPECTION
1. perform TCM input/output signal inspection. Refer to "TCM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE ".
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.