Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
- Start engine.
- Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
- Read out the value of "ATF TEMP SE 1".
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 2.
- NG: GO TO 3.
- CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
- Start engine.
- Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
- Read out the value of "ATF TEMP SE 2".
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 8.
- NG: GO TO 5.
- 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 ".
- CHECK SUB-HARNESS
- Disconnect park/neutral position switch connector and TCM connector.
- Check continuity between park/neutral position switch connector terminals and TCM connector terminals.Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector Terminals And TCM Connector Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR AND TCM CONNECTOR CONTINUITYItem 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 - 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.
- 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 ".
- CHECK TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector and TCM connector.
- Check continuity between A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector terminals and TCM connector terminals.Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 Connector Terminals And TCM Connector Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 CONNECTOR AND TCM CONNECTOR CONTINUITYItem 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 - 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.
- CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
- Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ".
- 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.
- CHECK DTC
Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure".
- Refer to "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".
OK or NG
- OK :INSPECTION END
- NG: GO TO 1.