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.

CHECK SYMPTOM
Are "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In "D", "2" Or "1" Position" and "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D₁ " OK?

Yes or No
1. Yes: GO TO 2.
2. No: Go to "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In "D ", "2" Or "1" Position", and "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1 ", .
CHECK PNP SWITCH CIRCUIT
With CONSULT-II

Does "TCM INPUT SIGNALS" in Data Monitor show damage to PNP switch circuit?

Without CONSULT-II

Does self-diagnosis show damage to PNP switch circuit?

Fig 1: Checking PNP Switch Circuit
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Yes or No
1. Yes: Check PNP switch circuit. Refer to "DTC P0705 ".
2. No: GO TO 3.
CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)
Check accelerator pedal position sensor (throttle position sensor). Refer to ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR .

Fig 2: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (Throttle Position Sensor)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Repair or replace accelerator pedal position sensor (throttle position sensor).
CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
  
  Fig 3: Checking A/T Fluid Condition
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: GO TO 7.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove 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 6.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
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 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 6.
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.