9. A/T Does Not Shift: D1 --> D2 Or Does Not Kickdown: D4 --> D2
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM:
A/T does not shift from D1 to D2 at the specified speed.
A/T does not shift from D4 to D2 when depressing accelerator pedal fully at the specified speed.
- CHECK SYMPTOM
Are "7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In D, 2 Or 1 Position" and "8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" OK?
Yes or No
- Yes: GO TO 2.
- No: Go to "7. VEHICLE DOES NOT CREEP FORWARD IN "D""2" Or "1" POSITION ", "8, VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED FROM D1 ".
- CHECK CONTROL CABLE
Check control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT "
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Adjust control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
- CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.A/T AND CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.MTR CIRCUIT
Check vehicle speed sensor, A/T (revolution sensor) and vehicle speed sensor. MTR circuit. Refer to "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR) ", "DTC VHCL SPEED SEN.MTR VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.MTR ".
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Repair or replace vehicle speed sensor. A/T (revolution sensor) and vehicle speed sensor. MTR circuits.
- CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR [ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR]
Check throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor]. Refer to DTC P0122, P0123: TP SENSOR .
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: Repair or replace throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor].
- CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
- Remove oil pan.
- Check A/T fluid condition.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 6.
- NG: GO TO 8.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
- Remove control valve. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Check the following items:
- Shift valve A
- Shift valve B
- Shift solenoid valve A
- Shift solenoid valve B
- Pilot valve
- Pilot filter
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG:
- Perform TCM input/output signal inspection. See INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL OF TCM .
- If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
- Remove control valve. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Check the following items:
- Shift valve A
- Shift valve B
- Shift solenoid valve A
- Shift solenoid valve B
- Pilot valve
- Pilot filter
- Disassemble A/T.
- Check the following items:
- Servo piston assembly
- Brake band
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.