Inspection 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 CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side).
  - TCM
  - Harness connector F1
  - Harness connector E3
Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 2.

NO: Repair the terminal and connector.

CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

Disconnect the connector of TCM.
Check the resistance between the TCM harness connector terminals.

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

TCM harness connector			Resistance (Ω)
Connector No.	Terminal No.		Resistance (Ω)
F15	32	31	Approx. 54 - 66

Is the measurement value within the specification?

YES: GO TO 3.

NO: Repair the TCM branch line.

CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Check the power supply and the ground circuit of the TCM. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - CVT CONTROL SYSTEM - ".

Is the inspection result normal?

YES (Present error): Replace the TCM. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

YES (Past error): Error was detected in the TCM branch line.

NO: Repair the power supply and the ground circuit.