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10. A/T Does Not Shift: D2 --> D3

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SYMPTOM: 

A/T does not shift from D 2  to D 3  at the specified speed. 

  1. CHECK SYMPTOM 

    Are 7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In D, 3, 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, 3, 2 or 1 Position " and "8. VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED FROM D1 ".
  2. CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Does "TCM INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" show damage to park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit?

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Does self-diagnosis show damage to park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit?

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: Check park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit. Refer to "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ".
    2. No: GO TO 3.
    Fig 1: Checking Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Circuit Without Consult II (A/T Does Not Shift D2 --> D3 )
    G02160964Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR [ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR] 

    Check throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor]. Refer to "DTC P0122 OR DTC P0123: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR " and "DTC P2122 OR DTC P2123: APP SENSOR ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Repair or replace throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor].
    Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor [Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor]
    G02160965Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION 
    1. Remove oil pan.
    2. Check A/T fluid condition.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  6.
    2. NG: GO TO 5.
    Fig 3: Checking A/T Fluid Condition
    G02160966Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. 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
      • Oil pump assembly

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  7.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  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

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 7.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  7. CHECK SYMPTOM 

    Check again.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO 8.
  8. CHECK TCM INSPECTION 
    1. Perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
    2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.