Symptom:

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Vehicle does not creep backward when selecting R position .

CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level again.

Fig 1: Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
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OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Refill ATF.
CHECK STALL TEST
Check stall revolution with selector lever in 1 and R positions.

Fig 2: Checking Stall Revolution With Selector Lever In 1 & R Positions
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OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. OK in 1 position, NG in R position
  1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Check the following items:
    - Valves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot valve and pilot filter)
    - Line pressure solenoid valve
  3. Disassemble A/T.
  4. Check the following items:
    - Oil pump assembly
    - Torque converter
    - Reverse clutch assembly
    - High clutch assembly
3. NG in both 1 and R positions: GO TO 6.
CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in R position. Refer to LINE PRESSURE TEST .

Fig 3: Checking Line Pressure At Idle With Selector Lever In R Position
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OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG:
  1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Check the following items:
    - Valves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot valve and pilot filter)
    - Line pressure solenoid valve
  3. Disassemble A/T.
  4. Check the following item:
    - Oil pump assembly
CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
  
  Fig 4: 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 6.
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:
  - Valves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot valve and pilot filter)
  - Line pressure solenoid valve
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following items:
  - Oil pump assembly
  - Torque converter
  - Reverse clutch assembly
  - High clutch assembly
  - Low & reverse brake assembly
  - Low one-way clutch
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.