Cruise Test - Part 1

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D1
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and ATF.
  Appropriate temperature for the ATF: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move selector lever to "P" position.
4. Start the engine.
5. Set overdrive control switch to ON position.
6. Move selector lever to "D" position.
7. Press the accelerator pedal about half way down to accelerate the vehicle.
  With CONSULT-II
  
  Read off the gear positions.
Starts from D1?

YES: GO TO 2.

NO: Enter a check mark at "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 --> D2
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 --> D2) at the appropriate speed.
- Refer to "VEHICLE SPEED AT WHICH GEAR SHIFTING OCCURS ".
With CONSULT-II

Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.

Does the A/T shift-up D1 --> D2 at the correct speed?

YES: GO TO 3.

NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 --> D2" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 --> D3
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D2 --> D3) at the appropriate speed.
- Refer to "VEHICLE SPEED AT WHICH GEAR SHIFTING OCCURS ".
With CONSULT-II

Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.

Does the A/T shift-up D2 --> D3 at the correct speed?

YES: GO TO 4.

NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 --> D3" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 --> D4
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D3 --> D4) at the appropriate speed.
- Refer to "VEHICLE SPEED AT WHICH GEAR SHIFTING OCCURS ".
With CONSULT-II

Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.

Does the A/T shift-up D3 --> D4 at the correct speed?

YES: GO TO 5.

NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 --> D4" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK SHIFT-UP D4 --> D5
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D4 --> D5) at the appropriate speed.
- Refer to "VEHICLE SPEED AT WHICH GEAR SHIFTING OCCURS ".
With CONSULT-II

Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.

Does the A/T shift-up D4 --> D5 at the correct speed?

YES: GO TO 6.

NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D4 --> D5" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal from D5 (closed throttle position signal: OFF), check lock-up from D5 to L/U.
- Refer to "VEHICLE SPEED AT WHICH GEAR SHIFTING OCCURS ".
With CONSULT-II

Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for A/T.

Does it lock-up?

YES: GO TO 7.

NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK LOCK-UP HOLD
Check hold lock-up.

With CONSULT-II

Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for A/T.

Does it maintain lock-up status?

YES: GO TO 8.

NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK LOCK-UP RELEASE
Check lock-up cancellation by depressing brake pedal lightly to decelerate.

With CONSULT-II

Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for A/T.

Does lock-up cancel?

YES: GO TO 9.

NO: Enter a check mark at "Lock-up Is Not Released" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 --> D4
Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.

With CONSULT-II

Read the gear position and engine speed.

When the A/T shift-down D5 --> D4, does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?

YES:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Go to Cruise test - Part 2 (Refer to CRUISE TEST - PART 2 ).
NO: Enter a check mark at "Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test. Go to Cruise test - Part 2 (Refer to CRUISE TEST - PART 2 ).