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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE 

    Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE ".

    Is a malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results? 

    YES: Check CAN communication line. Refer to "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ".

    NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of "MANU MODE SW""NON M-MODE SW""UP SW LEVER""DOWN SW LEVER".
    MANUAL MODE SWITCH CONDITION - DISPLAY VALUE

    Item name Condition Display Value
    MANU MODE SW Manual shift gate position (neutral) ON
    Other than the above OFF
    NON M-MODE SW Manual shift gate position OFF
    Other than the above ON
    UP SW LEVER Selector lever: +side ON
    Other than the above OFF
    DOWN SW LEVER Selector lever: -side ON
    Other than the above OFF
    Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT II DATA MONITOR Display
    G04139234Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Drive vehicle in the manual mode, and confirm that the actual gear position and the meter's indication of the position mutually coincide when the selector lever is shifted to the "+ (up)" or "- (down)" side (1st => 5th gear).

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following.

    • Manual mode switch. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
    • Pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
    • Open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector for A/T device (manual mode switch).
    • Unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to "COMBINATION METERS ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure". Refer to "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following.

    • The A/T assembly harness connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace the control valve with TCM. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM AND A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 ".

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.