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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Confirmation Procedure

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CAUTION:
  • Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
  • Be careful not to rev engine into the red zone on the tachometer.
Fig 1: Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
G00899419Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
NOTE: If "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch "OFF" and wait at least 5 seconds before conducting the next test.

TESTING CONDITION: 

Always drive vehicle on a level road to improve the accuracy of test. 

Fig 2: Consult II Display (1 Of 2)
G00899420Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.

Fig 3: Consult II Display (2 Of 2)
G00899421Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

With CONSULT-II.

  1. Start engine and select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
  2. Make sure that output voltage of A/T fluid temperature sensor is within the range below.

    FLUID TEMP SEN: 0.4 - 1.5V 

    If out of range, drive the vehicle to decrease the voltage (warm up the fluid) or stop engine to increase the voltage (cool down the fluid).

  3. Select "3RD GR FNCTN P0733" of "DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II and touch "START".
    Fig 4: Temperature Voltage Graph
    G00899422Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Accelerate vehicle to 70 to 85 km/h (43 to 53 MPH) under the following condition and release the accelerator pedal completely.

    THROTTLE POSI: Less than 1.0/8 (at all times during step 4) Selector lever: D position (OD "ON") 

    • Check that "GEAR" shows "4" after releasing pedal. 
  5. Depress accelerator pedal steadily with 3.5/8 - 4.5/8 of "THROTTLE POSI" from a speed of 70 to 85 km/h (43 to 53 MPH) until "TESTING" changes to "STOP VEHICLE" or "COMPLETED". (It will take approximately 3 seconds.)

    If the check result NG appears on CONSULT-II screen, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

    If "STOP VEHICLE" appears on CONSULT-II screen, go to following step.

    • Check that "GEAR" shows "3" when depressing accelerator pedal with 3.5/8 - 4.5/8 of "THROTTLE POSI". 
    • If "TESTING" does not appear on CONSULT-II for a long time, select "SELF-DIAGNOSIS" for "ENGINE". In case a 1st trip DTC other than P0733 is shown, refer to applicable "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR DTC". 
  6. Stop vehicle.
  7. Follow the instruction displayed. (Check for normal shifting.)
    Fig 5: Normal Shifting Chart
    G00899423Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Make sure that OK is displayed. (If NG is displayed, refer to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE.) Refer to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Refer to SHIFT SCHEDULE . With GST, follow procedure "With CONSULT-II".
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