On Board Diagnosis Logic

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This diagnosis monitors actual gear position by checking the torque converter slip ratio calculated by TCM as follows:

Torque converter slip ratio = A x C/B

Output shaft revolution signal from revolution sensor
Engine speed signal from ECM
Gear ratio determined as gear position which TCM supposes

If the actual gear position is higher than the position (1st) supposed by TCM, the slip ratio will be more than normal. In case the ratio exceeds the specified value, TCM judges this diagnosis malfunction.

This malfunction will be caused when either shift solenoid valve A is stuck open or shift solenoid valve B is stuck open.

Fig 1: On Board Diagnosis Process

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Diagnosis Trouble Code And Possible Cause Chart

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.