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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 SIGNAL 

    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".

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 2.

    NG : GO TO  3.

    Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - Data Monitor
    G04174024Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 SIGNAL 

    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 2".

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO  8.

    NG : GO TO  5.

    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display - Data Monitor
    G04174025Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 

    Check A/T fluid temperature sensor 1. Refer to , "A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 "

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 4.

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

  4. CHECK SUB-HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect park/neutral position switch connector and TCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between park/neutral position switch connector terminals and TCM connector terminals.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY CHART

      Item Connector Terminal Continuity
      Park/neutral position switch connector F505 6 Yes
      TCM connector F503 19
      Park/neutral position switch connector F505 7 Yes
      TCM connector F503 18
    3. If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Park/Neutral Position Switch Terminals And TCM Terminals
      G04174026Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO  7.

    NG : Replace open circuit or short to ground and short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 

    Check A/T fluid temperature sensor 2. Refer to , "A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 "

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 6.

    NG : Replace the A/T fluid temperature sensor 2. Refer to , "A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "

  6. CHECK TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector and TCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector terminals and TCM connector terminals.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY CHART

      Item Connector Terminal Continuity
      A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector F507 1 Yes
      TCM connector F502 3
      A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector F507 2 Yes
      TCM connector F502 5
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 Terminals And TCM Terminals
      G04174027Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 7.

    NG : Replace open circuit or short to ground and short to power in harness or connectors.

  7. CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to , "MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT "
    2. Reinstall any part removed.

    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.

  8. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DTC confirmation procedure".

    OK or NG 

    OK : INSPECTION END 

    NG : GO TO  1.