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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C SIGNAL 

    WITH CONSULT-II 

    1. After warming up the engine and transaxle, turn ignition switch "OFF".
    2. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
    3. Select "A/T" with "DATA MONITOR" mode in CONSULT-II.
    4. Read out the value of "PC SOL C OUT" and "PC SOL C MON".
      Fig 1: Data Monitor Display Chart - Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C
      G02476112Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR, PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
      G02476113Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start the engine.
    2. Check pulse between TCM connector terminals 28 and 45.
      Fig 3: Checking Pulse Between TCM Connector Terminals 28 & 45
      G02476114Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      HERTZ SPECIFICATIONS - TCM CONNECTOR TERMINALS 28 & 45

      Connector Terminal (Wire color) Condition Data (Approx.)
      E142 45 (O/B) - 28 (W) (Ground) When engine is running with idle speed and setting selector lever to "P" position. 300 Hz

    OK or NG

    • OK : GO TO  7.
    • NG : GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
    2. Disconnect the TCM connector.
    3. Check resistance between TCM connector terminals 28 and 45.
      Fig 4: Checking Resistance Between TCM Connector Terminals 28 & 45
      G02476115Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      TERMINAL RESISTANCE - TCM CONNECTOR TERMINALS 28 & 45

      Connector Terminal (Wire color) Condition Resistance (Approx.)
      E142 45 (O/B) - 28 (W) (Ground) Temperature: 20°C (68°F) 5.0 - 5.6 Ω

    OK or NG

    • OK : GO TO  7.
    • NG : GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY WITH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
    2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly harness connector.
    3. Check resistance between terminals 2 and 5.
      Fig 5: Checking Resistance Between Terminal Cord Assembly With Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Terminals 2 & 5
      G02476116Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      TERMINALS RESISTANCE - TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY WITH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C TERMINALS 2 & 5

      Connector Terminal Condition Resistance (Approx.)
      F62 2 - 5 Temperature: 20°C (68°F) 5.0 - 5.6 Ω

    OK or NG

    • OK : GO TO 4.
    • NG : GO TO  4.
  4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY 

    Check the following.

    • Open or short-circuit in the harness between TCM and terminal cord assembly.

    OK or NG

    • OK : GO TO  7.
    • NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.
  5. CHECK PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C 
    1. Remove side cover. Refer to SIDE COVER .
    2. Disconnect pressure control solenoid valve C harness connector.
    3. Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
      Fig 6: Checking Resistance Between Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Harness Connector Terminals 1 & 2
      G02476117Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      TERMINALS RESISTANCE - PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINALS 1 & 2

      Connector Terminal Condition Resistance (Approx.)
      F74 1 - 2 Temperature: 20°C (68°F) 5.0 - 5.6 Ω

    OK or NG

  6. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C 

    Check the following.

    • Open or short-circuit in the harness between terminal cord assembly and pressure control solenoid valve C.

    OK or NG

    • OK : GO TO 7.
    • NG : Repair or replace transmission wire. Refer to TRANSMISSION WIRE .
  7. CHECK TCM 
    1. Check TCM input/output signal. Refer to TCM INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES .
    2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG

    • OK : GO TO 8.
    • NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.
  8. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure". Refer to DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE .

    OK or NG