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With CONSULT-II

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  1. Start engine and select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    Fig 1: CONSULT - II (Select System Display)
    G02032893Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Make sure that output voltage of A/T fluid temperature sensor is within the range below.

    FLUID TEMP SEN: 0.4 - 1.5V 

    If out of range, drive the vehicle to decrease the voltage (warm up the fluid) or stop engine to increase the voltage (cool down the fluid).

    Fig 2: CONSULT - II (Select Diag Mode Display)
    G02032894Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Select "3RD GR FNCTN P0733" of "DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II and touch "START".
  4. Accelerate vehicle to 35 to 45 km/h (22 to 28 MPH) under the following condition and release the accelerator pedal completely.

    THROTTLE POSI: Less than 1.0/8 (at all times during step 4) 

    Selector lever: D position (OD "ON") 

    • Check that "GEAR" shows "4" after releasing pedal. 
      Fig 3: Fluid Temperature Sensor Specification Graph
      G02032895Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Depress accelerator pedal steadily with 3.5/8 - 4.5/8 of "THROTTLE POSI" from a speed of 35 to 45 km/h (22 to 28 MPH) until "TESTING" changes to "STOP VEHICLE" or "COMPLETED". (It will take approximately 3 seconds.)

    If the check result NG appears on CONSULT-II screen, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ", .

    If "STOP VEHICLE" appears on CONSULT-II screen, go to following step.

    • Check that "GEAR" shows "3" when depressing accelerator pedal with 3.5/8 - 4.5/8 of "THROTTLE POSI". 
    • If "TESTING" does not appear on CONSULT-II for a long time, select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" for "ENGINE". In case a 1st trip DTC other than P0733 is shown, refer to applicable "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR DTC". 
  6. Stop vehicle.
  7. Follow the instruction displayed. (Check for normal shifting referring to the table below.)
    Fig 4: Shift Operation Diagnosis Chart
    G02032896Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Make sure that "OK" is displayed. (If "NG" is displayed, refer to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .)

    Refer to "shift schedule ".