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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "MAIN SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-III.
    3. Start vehicle and read out the value of "PRI PRESS".
      PRI PRESS DISPLAY VALUE

      Item name Condition Display value (Approx.)
      PRIPRESS "N" position idle 0.3 - 0.9 MPa

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between TCM connector terminal and ground.
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Name Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      Transmission fluid pressure sensor B (Primary pressure sensor) F57 41 - Ground "N" position idle 0.7 - 3.5 V
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between TCM Connector Terminal And Ground
    G04916120Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO  2.

  2. CHECK LINE PRESSURE 

    Perform line pressure test. Refer to "LINE PRESSURE TEST ".

    Fig 2: Checking Line Pressure
    G04901038Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  3.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to "JUDGEMENT OF LINE PRESSURE TEST ".

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following:

    • Pressure control solenoid valve A (line pressure solenoid valve). Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR (SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR) SYSTEM AND INPUT SPEED SENSOR (PRIMARY SPEED SENSOR) SYSTEM 

    Check output speed sensor (secondary speed sensor) system and input speed sensor (primary speed sensor) system. Refer to "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CVT (SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR) ", "DTC P0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT (PRI SPEED SENSOR) ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following:

    • Power supply and ground circuit for TCM. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - CVT - POWER ".
    • The TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. CHECK DTC 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: Replace the transaxle assembly or TCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".