DTC Confirmation 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.

CAUTION:

Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
Before starting "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE", confirm "Hi" or "Mid" or "Low" fixation by "PRI SPEED" and "VEHICLE SPEED" in "Data Monitor".
If hi-geared fixation occurred, go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

NOTE: Immediately after performing any "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE", always turn ignition switch OFF. Then wait at least 10 seconds before performing the next test.

CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION".
3. Check that output voltage of CVT fluid temperature sensor is within the range below.
  ATF TEMP SEN: 1.0 - 2.0 V
  
  If it is 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)
4. Start engine and maintain the following conditions for at least 30 consecutive seconds.
Start test from 0 km/h (0 MPH)

Constant acceleration: Keep 30 seconds or more

VEHICLE SPEED: 10 km/h (6 MPH) or more

ACC PEDAL OPEN: More than 1.0/8

RANGE: "D" position

ENG SPEED: 450 RPM or more

With GST

Follow the procedure "With CONSULT-III".

Is "P1778 STEP MOTR/FNC" detected?

YES: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

NO: Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".