13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition

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SYMPTOM:

A/T does not hold lock-up condition for more than 30 seconds.

CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Does self-diagnosis show damage to engine speed signal circuit after cruise test?

Yes or No
1. Yes: Check engine speed signal circuit. Refer to "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL ".
2. No: GO TO 2.
Fig 1: Checking Self-Diagnostic Results
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: GO TO 3.
Fig 2: Checking A/T Fluid Condition
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
2. Check the following items:
  - Torque converter clutch control valve
  - Pilot valve
  - Pilot filter
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check torque converter and oil pump assembly.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
2. Check the following items:
  - Torque converter clutch control valve
  - Pilot valve
  - Pilot filter
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.

OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END
2. NG: GO TO 6.
CHECK TCM INSPECTION
1. perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
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.