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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch to ON position and start engine.
    2. Select DATA MONITOR mode for TRANSMISSION with CONSULT-II.
    3. The CAN COMM CIRCUIT is detected.

      YES or NO 

      1. Yes: Refer to DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE .
      2. No: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK INPUT SIGNALS (WITH CONSULT-II) 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select ECU INPUT SIGNALS in DATA MONITOR mode for TRANSMISSION with CONSULT-II.
    3. Start vehicle and read out the value of SEC HYDR SEN and PRI HYDR SEN"
      Fig 1: Monitor Item Specifications
      G01199388Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: CONSULT-II ECU INPUT SIGNALS Display
      G01199389Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      OK or NG 

      1. OK: GO TO  7.
      2. NG: GO TO  4.

  3. CHECK INPUT SIGNALS (WITHOUT CONSULT-II) 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between TCM connector and ground.
      Fig 3: Transmission Pressure Sensor A & B Voltage
      G01199390Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between TCM And Ground
      G01199391Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      OK or NG 

      1. OK: GO TO  7.
      2. NG: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK LINE PRESSURE 

    Perform line pressure test. Refer to LINE PRESSURE TEST .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to JUDGEMENT OF LINE PRESSURE TEST .

  5. CHECK TRANSMISSION PRESSURE SENSOR A (SECONDARY PRESSURE SENSOR) SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION PRESSURE SENSOR B (PRIMARY PRESSURE SENSOR) SYSTEM 

    Check secondary pressure sensor system and primary pressure sensor system. Refer to DTC P0840 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT (SEC PRESSURE SENSOR) , DTC P0845 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR B CIRCUIT (PRI PRESSURE SENSOR) .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following:

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 7.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  7. CHECK DTC 

    Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: Replace the TCM or transaxle assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .