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12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up

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SYMPTOM: 

A/T does not perform lock-up at the specified speed. 

  1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS 

    Does self-diagnosis show damage to torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit after cruise test?

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: Check torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit. Refer to "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE ".
    2. No: GO TO 2.
    Fig 1: Checking Self-Diagnostic Results (A/T Does Not Perform Lock-Up)
    G02160971Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. 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 3.
    2. NG: Repair or replace throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor].
    Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor [Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor]
    G02160972Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 
    1. Remove control valve. Refer to " CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATORS ".
    2. Check following items:
    • Torque converter clutch control valve
    • Torque converter relief valve
    • Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
    • Pilot valve
    • Pilot filter

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  4. CHECK SYMPTOM 

    Check again.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO 5.
  5. 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.