A/T Does Not Shift: D2 --> D 3

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SYMPTOM:

A/T does not shift from D2 to D3 at the specified speed.

CHECK SYMPTOM
Are "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in D or L Position" and "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" OK?

Yes or No
- Yes: GO TO 2.
- No: Go to "VEHICLE DOES NOT CREEP FORWARD IN D OR L POSITION "and "VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED FROM D1 ".
ADJUST 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 ".
  
  Fig 1: Adjusting Control Cable
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR-A/T AND 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) " and "DTC 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 ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR
Check accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. Refer to "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR [ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR] ".

Fig 2: Checking Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: Repair or replace accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor circuit.
CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
  
  Fig 3: Checking A/T Fluid Condition
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: GO TO 6.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
2. Check the following items:
  - Shift valve B
  - Shift solenoid valve B
  - Pilot valve
  - Pilot filter
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following items:
  - Servo piston assembly
  - High clutch assembly
  - Brake band
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 8.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
2. Check the following items:
  - Shift valve B
  - Shift solenoid valve B
  - Pilot valve
  - Pilot filter
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 8.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.

OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG: GO TO 9.
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.