Symptom:

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A/T does not shift from D3 to D4 at the specified speed .
A/T must be warm before D3 to D4 shift will occur .

CHECK SYMPTOM
Are 7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In D, 2 Or 1 Position and 8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1 OK?

Yes or No
1. Yes: GO TO 2.
2. No: Go to 7. VEHICLE DOES NOT CREEP FORWARD IN D , 2 OR 1 POSITION , 8. VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED FROM D1 .
CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
With CONSULT-II

Does self-diagnosis, after cruise test, show damage to any of the following circuits?
- PNP switch
- Overdrive control switch
- A/T fluid temperature sensor
- Vehicle speed SENSOR.A/T (revolution sensor)
- Shift solenoid valve A or B
- Vehicle speed SENSOR.MTR
Fig 1: Checking Self-Diagnostic Result (With CONSULT-II)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Yes or No
1. Yes: Check damaged circuit. Refer to DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH , DTC P0710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT , DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR) , DTC P0750 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A , DTC P0755 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B , DTC VHCL SPEED SEN.MTR VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.MTR .
2. No: GO TO 3.
CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Check throttle position sensor. Refer to DTC P0121, DTC P0122 OR DTC P0123: TP SENSOR or DTC P0121, DTC P0122 OR DTC P0123: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TP) .

Fig 2: Locating Throttle Position Sensor Components
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Repair or replace throttle position sensor.
CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid Condition
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: GO TO 7.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Check the following items:
  - Shift valve B
  - Overrun clutch control valve
  - Shift solenoid valve B
  - Pilot valve
  - Pilot filter
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.

OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END
2. NG:
  1. Perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
  2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Check the following items:
  - Shift valve B
  - Overrun clutch control valve
  - Shift solenoid valve B
  - Pilot valve
  - Pilot filter
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following items:
  - Servo piston assembly
  - Brake band
  - Torque converter
  - Oil pump assembly
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.