Diagnostic Procedure
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- CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Select "SELECTION FROM MENU" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-II.
- Read out the value of "LUSEL SOL OUT".
LUSEL SOL OUT DISPLAY VALUEItem name Condition Display value LUSEL SOL OUT Selector lever in "P" and "N" positions ON Wait at least for 5 seconds with the selector lever in "R" and "D" positions OFF Without CONSULT-II
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between TCM connector terminal and ground.VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART
Name Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.) Lock-up select solenoid valve F56 4 - Ground Selector lever in "P" and "N" positions Battery voltage Wait at least for 5 seconds with the selector lever in "R" and "D" positions 0V - Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the TCM connector.
- Check if there is continuity between connector terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: GO TO 2.
- CHECK LOCK-UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect TCM connector.
- Check resistance between TCM connector terminal and ground.
LOCK-UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUITSolenoid valve Connector Terminal Resistance (Approx.) Lock-up select solenoid valve F56 4 - Ground 6 - 19 Ω Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: GO TO 3.
- CHECK VALVE RESISTANCE
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect CVT unit harness connector.
- Check resistance between CVT unit harness connector terminal and ground.CVT UNIT HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL AND GROUND
Solenoid valve Connector Terminal Resistance (Approx.) Lock-up select solenoid valve F30 13 - Ground 6 - 19 Ω Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Replace the transaxle assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND LOCK-UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect TCM connector.
- Check continuity between TCM connector terminal and CVT unit harness connector terminal.TCM AND LOCK-UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE
Item Connector Terminal Continuity TCM F56 4 Yes CVT unit harness connector F30 13 - If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
- Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK DTC
Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure". Refer to "DTC Confirmation Procedure ".
OK or NG
OK: INSPECTION END
NG: GO TO 6.
- CHECK TCM
- Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to "TCM INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES ".
- If NG, re-check TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
OK: INSPECTION END
NG:
- Repair or replace damaged parts.
- Replace TCM. Refer to "PRECAUTIONS FOR TCM AND CVT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ."