Diagnosis Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK LOCK UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect TCM connector.
- Check resistance between TCM vehicle side harness connector terminal and ground.
TERMINAL RESISTANCE REFERENCETCM vehicle side harness connector Ground Resistance (Approx.) Connector Terminal F15 37 6.0 - 19.0 Ω Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 5.
NO: GO TO 2.
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND CVT UNIT (LOCK UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE) (PART 1)
- Disconnect CVT unit connector.
- Check continuity between TCM vehicle side harness connector terminal and CVT unit vehicle side harness connector terminal.
TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCETCM vehicle side harness connector CVT unit vehicle side harness connector Continuity Connector Terminal Connector Terminal F15 (A) 37 F46 (B) 13 Existed Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 3.
NO: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND CVT UNIT (LOCK UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE) (PART 2)
Check continuity between TCM vehicle side harness connector terminal and ground.
TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCETCM vehicle side harness connector Ground Continuity Connector Terminal F15 37 Not existed Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 4.
NO: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK LOCK UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE
Check lock up select solenoid valve. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION (LOCK UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE) ".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 5.
NO: Replace transaxle assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEMS
Check TCM connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: Replace TCM. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
NO: Repair or replace damaged parts.