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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK INPUT SIGNALS (WITH CONSULT-II) 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Read out the value of "ATF TEMP SE 1" or "ATF TEMP SE 2".
      Fig 1: Checking Input Signals (With Consult-II) 1 Of 2
      G02021400Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: Checking Input Signals (With Consult-II) 2 Of 2
      G02021401Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO  6.

    NG >> GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK INPUT SIGNALS (WITHOUT CONSULT-II) 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between TCM connector and ground while warming up A/T. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM-AT-FTS ".
      Fig 3: Checking Input Signals (Without Consult-II) 1 of 2
      G02021402Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 4: Checking Input Signals (Without Consult-II) 2 of 2
      G02021403Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position.
    4. Disconnect the TCM connector.
    5. Check if there is continuity between the connector terminal and ground.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO  6.

    NG >> GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position.
    2. Disconnect A/T unit assembly harness connector at the transmission right side.
    3. Check the resistance between terminal and ground.
      Fig 5: Checking Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit (1 Of 2)
      G02021404Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 6: Checking Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit (2 Of 2)
      G02021405Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Reinstall any part removed.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO  6.

    NG >> GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove oil pan. Refer to "Control Valve Assembly ".
    2. Disconnect A/T unit assembly harness connector and control valve assembly harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between A/T unit assembly harness connector and control valve assembly harness connector.
      Fig 7: Checking Terminal Cord Assembly (DTC P1710) 1 Of 2
      G02021406Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 8: Checking Terminal Cord Assembly (DTC P1710) 2 Of 2
      G02021407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
    5. 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.

  5. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 AND CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect fluid temperature sensor 2 harness connector and control valve assembly harness connector.
    2. Check continuity between fluid temperature sensor 2 harness connector and control valve assembly harness connector.
      Fig 9: Checking Continuity Between Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 And Control Valve Assembly (1 Of 2)
      G02021408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 10: Checking Continuity Between Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 And Control Valve Assembly (2 Of 2)
      G02021409Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO 6.

    NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 

    Check fluid temperature sensor 2.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO 7.

    NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

  7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items:

    • Harness for short to ground or short to power or open between TCM and A/T unit assembly harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO 8.

    NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

  8. CHECK DTC 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK >> INSPECTION END 

    NG >> GO TO 9.

  9. PERFORM TCM INSPECTION 
    1. Perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
    2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> INSPECTION END 

    NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.