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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. INSPECTION START 

    Do you have CONSULT-II?

    Yes or No

    • Yes: GO TO 2.
    • No: GO TO 9.
  2. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL OF A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR (WITH CONSULT-II) 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR Mode For A/T
      G02475292Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Read out the value of "FLUID TEMP SE".
      • Voltage 
        • :Cold [20°C (68°F)] --> Hot [80°C (176°F)] 
        • :Approximately 1.5V --> 0.5V 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 10.
    • NG: GO TO 3.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items:

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  4. CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE STEP 1 
    1. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Check voltage between TCM harness connectors E142, E143 terminals 10 (R/Y), 19 (R/Y), 28 (Y/R) and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between TCM Harness Connectors E142, E143 Terminals 10, 19, 28 & Ground
      G02475293Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: GO TO 6.
  5. CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE STEP 2 
    1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
    2. Check voltage between TCM harness connector E143 terminal 28 (Y/R) and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between TCM Harness Connector E143 Terminal 28 & Ground
      G02475294Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 7.
    • NG: GO TO 6.
  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items:

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 7.
    • NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  7. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
    2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly connector in engine compartment.
    3. Check resistance between terminal cord assembly F30 terminals 6 and 7 when A/T is cold.
      Fig 4: Checking Resistance Between Terminal Cord Assembly F30 Terminals 6 & 7
      G02475295Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

      Temperature Resistance (Approx.)
      Cold [20°C (68°F)] 2.5kΩ
    4. Reinstall any part removed.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 10.
    • NG: GO TO 8.
  8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 
    1. Remove oil pan. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
    2. Check the following items:
      • A/T fluid temperature sensor
      • Check resistance between two terminals while changing temperature as shown at below.
      Fig 5: Checking Resistance Between Two Terminals While Changing Temperature
      G02475296Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

      Temperature °C (°F) Resistance (Approx.)
      20 (68) 2.5kΩ
      80 (176) 0.3kΩ
      • Harness of terminal cord assembly for short or open

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 10.
    • NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  9. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL OF A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR (WITHOUT CONSULT-II) 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between TCM harness connector E143 terminal 47(G) and ground while warming up A/T.
      Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between TCM Harness Connector E143 Terminal 47 & Ground
      G02475297Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION TABLE

      Temperature Voltage (Approx.)
      Cold [20°C (68°F)] --> Hot [80°C (176°F)] 1.5V --> 0.5V
    3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
    4. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
    5. Check resistance between TCM harness connector E143 terminal 42 (B) and ground. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - AT - BA/FTS ".
      • Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 10.
    • NG: GO TO 3.
  10. CHECK DTC 

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

    OK or NG

    • OK: INSPECTION END 
    • NG: GO TO 11.
  11. 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

    • OK: INSPECTION END 
    • NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.