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IntroductionNCAT0017The CVT system has two self-diagnostic systems.
The first is the emission-related on board diagnostic system (OBD) performed by the TCM in combination with
the ECM. The malfunction is indicated by the MI (malfunction indicator) and is stored as a DTC in the ECM
memory but not the TCM memory.
The second is the TCM original self-diagnosis indicated by the CVT indicator (warning) lamp or SPORT indi-
cator lamp. The malfunction is stored in the TCM memory. The detected items are overlapped with OBD self-
diagnostic items. For detail, refer to AT-26.
OBD Function for CVT SystemNCAT0018The ECM provides emission-related on board diagnostic (OBD) functions for the CVT system. One function
is to receive a signal from the TCM used with OBD-related parts of the CVT system. The signal is sent to the
ECM when a malfunction occurs in the corresponding OBD-related part. The other function is to indicate a
diagnostic result by means of the MI (malfunction indicator) on the instrument panel. Sensors, switches and
solenoid valves are used as sensing elements.
The MI automatically illuminates in Two Trip Detection Logic when a malfunction is sensed in relation to CVT
system parts.
OBD Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)NCAT0020HOW TO READ DTC AND 1ST TRIP DTCNCAT0020S01DTC and 1st trip DTC can be read by the following methods.
1.(
No Tools)The number of blinks of the malfunction indicator in the Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Di-
agnostic Results) Examples: 0705, 0710, 0715, 0720, etc. For details, refer to EC section [ªMalfunction
Indicator (MI)º, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº].
These DTCs are controlled by NISSAN.
2.(
with CONSULT-II orGST)CONSULT-II or GST (Generic Scan Tool) Examples: P0705, P0710,
P0720, P0725, etc.
These DTCs are prescribed by ISO15031-6.
(CONSULT-II also displays the malfunctioning component or system.)
I1st trip DTC No. is the same as DTC No.
IOutput of the diagnostic trouble code indicates that the indicated circuit has a malfunction.
However, in case of the Mode II and GST they do not indicate whether the malfunction is still
occurring or occurred in the past and returned to normal.
CONSULT-II can identify them as shown below. Therefore, using CONSULT-II (if available) is rec-
ommended.
A sample of CONSULT-II display for DTC is shown at left. DTC or 1st trip DTC of a malfunction is displayed
in SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS mode for ªENGINEº with CONSULT-II. Time data indicates how many times
the vehicle was driven after the last detection of a DTC.
If the DTC is being detected currently, the time data will be ª0º.
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If a 1st trip DTC is stored in the ECM, the time data will be ª1tº.
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame DataNCAT0020S0101The ECM has a memory function, which stores the driving condition such as fuel system status, calculated
load value, engine coolant temperature, short term fuel trim, long term fuel trim, engine speed and vehicle
speed at the moment the ECM detects a malfunction.
Data which are stored in the ECM memory, along with the 1st trip DTC, are called 1st trip freeze frame data,
and the data, stored together with the DTC data, are called freeze frame data and displayed on CONSULT-II
or GST. The 1st trip freeze frame data can only be displayed on the CONSULT-II screen, not on the GST. For
detail, refer to EC section (ªCONSULT-IIº, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº).
Only one set of freeze frame data (either 1st trip freeze frame data of freeze frame data) can be stored in the
ECM. 1st trip freeze frame data is stored in the ECM memory along with the 1st trip DTC. There is no prior-
ity for 1st trip freeze frame data and it is updated each time a different 1st trip DTC is detected. However, once
freeze frame data (2nd trip detection/MI on) is stored in the ECM memory, 1st trip freeze frame data is no
longer stored. Remember, only one set of freeze frame data can be stored in the ECM.
The ECM has the following priorities to update the data.
Prior-
ityItems
1 Freeze frame data Misfire Ð DTC: P0300 - P0306 (0300 - 0306)
Fuel Injection System Function Ð DTC: P0171 (0171), P0172 (0172), P0174 (0174), P0175
(0175)
2 Except the above items (Includes CVT related items)
3 1st trip freeze frame data
Both 1st trip freeze frame data and freeze frame data (along with the DTCs) are cleared when the ECM
memory is erased.
HOW TO ERASE DTCNCAT0020S02The diagnostic trouble code can be erased by CONSULT-II, GST or ECM DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE as
described following.
IIf the battery terminal is disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code will be lost within 24 hours.
IWhen you erase the DTC, using CONSULT-II or GST is easier and quicker than switching the mode
selector on the ECM.
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The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared from the ECM memory when erasing DTC
related to OBD. For details, refer to EC section (ªEmission-related Diagnostic Informationº, ªON BOARD
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº).
IDiagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
I1st trip diagnostic trouble codes (1st trip DTC)
IFreeze frame data
I1st trip freeze frame data
ISystem readiness test (SRT) codes
ITest values
IDistance traveled while MI is activated
IOthers
HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH CONSULT-II)NCAT0020S03IIf a DTC is displayed for both ECM and TCM, it needs to be erased for both ECM and TCM.
1. If the ignition switch stays ªONº after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch ªOFFº once. Wait at least
5 seconds and then turn it ªONº (engine stopped) again.
2. Turn CONSULT-II ªONº and touch ªCVTº.
3. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº.
4. Touch ªERASEº. (The DTC in the TCM will be erased.) Then touch ªBACKº twice.
5. Touch ªENGINEº.
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº.
7. Touch ªERASEº. (The DTC in the ECM will be erased.)
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1. If the ignition switch stays ªONº after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch ªOFFº once. Wait at least 5 seconds and then turn it ªONº (engine
stopped) again.
2. Turn CONSULT-II ªONº, and touch ªCVTº. 3. Turn ªSELF DIAGNOSISº. 4. Touch ªERASEº. (The DTC in
the TCM will be erased.)
Touch
ªBACKºTouch
ªBACKº
5. Touch ªENGINEº. 6. Touch ªSELF DIAGNOSISº. 7. Touch ªERASEº. (The DTC in the
ECM will be erased.)
.
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HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH GST)NCAT0020S041. If the ignition switch stays ªONº after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch ªOFFº once. Wait at least
5 seconds and then turn it ªONº (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform ªOBD SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)º. Refer to AT-25. (The engine warm-up step
can be skipped when performing the diagnosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Select Mode 4 with Generic Scan Tool (GST). For details, refer to EC section ªGeneric Scan Tool (GST)º.
HOW TO ERASE DTC (NO TOOLS)NCAT0020S051. If the ignition switch stays ªONº after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch ªOFFº once. Wait at least
5 seconds and then turn it ªONº (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform ªTCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)º. Refer to AT-25. (The engine warm-up step
can be skipped when performing the diagnosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Change the diagnostic test mode from Mode II to Mode I by turning the mode selector on the ECM.
Refer to EC section ªHOW TO SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODESº.
Malfunction Indicator (MI)NCAT00211. The malfunction indicator will light up when the ignition switch
is turned ON without the engine running. This is for checking
the lamp.
IIf the malfunction indicator does not light up, refer to EL sec-
tion (ªWarning Lamps/System Descriptionº, ªWARNING
LAMPS AND CHIMEº).
(Or see MI & Data Link Connectors in EC section.)
2. When the engine is started, the malfunction indicator should go
off.
If the lamp remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an emission-related (OBD) malfunction. For detail,
refer to EC section (ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTIONº).
CONSULT-IINCAT0022After performing ªSELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CON-
SULT-II)º (AT-19), place check marks for results on the ªDIAGNOS-
TIC WORKSHEETº, AT-31. Reference pages are provided follow-
ing the items.
NOTICE:
IAdditional CONSULT-II information can be found in the Opera-
tion Manual supplied with the CONSULT-II unit.
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SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
(WITH CONSULT-II)
NCAT0022S021. Turn on CONSULT-II and touch ªENGINEº for OBD detected
items or touch ªCVTº for TCM self-diagnosis.
If CVT is not displayed, check TCM power supply and ground
circuit. Refer to AT-41. If result is NG, refer to EL section
(ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº).
2. Touch ªSELF DIAGNOSISº.
Display shows malfunction experienced since the last erasing
operation.
CONSULT-II performs REAL-TIME SELF-DIAGNOSIS.
Also, any malfunction detected while in this mode will be dis-
played at real time.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT TEST MODENCAT0022S03
Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, ªSELF
DIAGNOSISº test mode)
Malfunction is detected when ...TCM self-diagnosis OBD (DTC)
Available by
CVT or SPORT
indicator lamp
ªCVTº on CON-
SULT-IIAvailable by
malfunction
indicator lamp*2,
ªENGINEº on CON-
SULT-II or GST ªCVTº ªENGINEº
PNP switch circuitITCM does not receive the correct volt-
age signal (based on the gear posi-
tion) from the switch.Ð P0705
PNP SW/CIRCUITPNP SW/CIRC
Primary speed sensorITCM does not receive the proper volt-
age signal from the sensor.
X P0715
I/P PULLY SPD SIGPRI SPEED SIG/
CIRC
Secondary speed sensorITCM does not receive the proper volt-
age signal from the sensor.
X P0720
VEHICLE SPEED
SIGVEH SPD SEN/CIR
A/T
T/C clutch solenoid valveITCM detects an improper voltage drop
when it tries to operate the solenoid
valve.X P0740
T/C CLUTCH
SOL/VTCC SOLENOID/
CIRC
Line pressure solenoid valveITCM detects an improper voltage drop
when it tries to operate the solenoid
valve.X P0745
LINE PRESSURE
S/VL/PRESS SOL/
CIRC
Throttle position sensor,
Throttle position switchITCM receives an excessively low or
high voltage from the sensor.
X P1705
THROTTLE POSI
SENTP SEN/CIRC A/T
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Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, ªSELF
DIAGNOSISº test mode)
Malfunction is detected when ...TCM self-diagnosis OBD (DTC)
Available by
CVT or SPORT
indicator lamp
ªCVTº on CON-
SULT-IIAvailable by
malfunction
indicator lamp*2,
ªENGINEº on CON-
SULT-II or GST ªCVTº ªENGINEº
Engine speed signalITCM does not receive the proper volt-
age signal from the ECM.X P0725
ENGINE SPEED SIG
CVT fluid temperature sensorITCM receives an excessively low or
high voltage from the sensor.
X P0710
BATT/FLUID TEMP
SENATF TEMP SEN/
CIRC
Stepping motor circuitINot proper voltage change of the TCM
terminal when operating step motor.
X P1777
STEP MOTOR STEP MOTOR/
CIRC
Stepping motor functionIStep motor is not operating according
to the TCM.
X P1778
ÐSTEP MOTOR/
FNCTN
CVT fluid pressure sensorITCM receives an excessively low or
high voltage from the sensor.
X P1791
LINE PRESSURE
SENLINE PRESS SEN
CVT SAFE FUNCTIONITCM is malfunctioning.
XÐ
CVT SAFE FUNC-
TIONÐ
TCM (RAM)ITCM memory (RAM) is malfunction-
ing.
ÐÐ
CONTROL UNIT
(RAM)Ð
TCM (ROM)ITCM memory (ROM) is malfunction-
ing.
ÐÐ
CONTROL UNIT
(ROM)Ð
TCM (EEP ROM)ITCM memory (EEP ROM) is malfunc-
tioning.
ÐÐ
CONT UNIT (EEP
ROM)Ð
Initial startIThis is not a malfunction message
(Whenever shutting off a power supply
to the TCM, this message appears on
the screen.)XÐ
*INITIAL START*
Ð
No failure
(NO SELF DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE INDI-
CATED FURTHER TESTING MAY BE
REQUIRED**)INo failure has been detected.
XX
X: Applicable
Ð: Not applicable
*1: These malfunctions cannot be displayed by MI
if another malfunction is assigned to MI.
*2: Refer to EC section [ªMalfunction Indicator (MI)º, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº].
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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![NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual DATA MONITOR MODE (CVT)NCAT0022S04
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain
signals
Vehicle speed sensor
(Secondary speed sensor)VHCL SPEED
SE
[km/h] or [mph] X ÐIVehicle sp NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual DATA MONITOR MODE (CVT)NCAT0022S04
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain
signals
Vehicle speed sensor
(Secondary speed sensor)VHCL SPEED
SE
[km/h] or [mph] X ÐIVehicle sp](/manual-img/5/57377/w960_57377-22.png)
DATA MONITOR MODE (CVT)NCAT0022S04
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain
signals
Vehicle speed sensor
(Secondary speed sensor)VHCL SPEED
SE
[km/h] or [mph] X ÐIVehicle speed com-
puted from signal of
revolution sensor is dis-
played.When racing engine in ªNº
or ªPº position with vehicle
stationary, CONSULT-II data
may not indicate
0 km/h (0 mph).
Throttle position sensor THRTL POS
SEN
[V]XÐIThrottle position sensor
signal voltage is dis-
played.Ð
CVT fluid temperature
sensorFLUID TEMP
SE
[V]
XÐICVT fluid temperature
sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
ISignal voltage lowers
as fluid temperature
rises.Ð
Battery voltage BATTERY VOLT
[V]XÐISource voltage of TCM
is displayed.Ð
Engine speed ENGINE
SPEED
[rpm] X XIEngine speed, com-
puted from engine
speed signal, is dis-
played.Engine speed display may
not be accurate under
approx. 800 rpm. It may not
indicate 0 rpm even when
engine is not running.
P/N position switch N POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐION/OFF state com-
puted from signal of
P/N position SW is dis-
played.Ð
R position switch R POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐION/OFF state com-
puted from signal of R
position SW is dis-
played.Ð
D position switch D POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐION/OFF state com-
puted from signal of D
position SW is dis-
played.Ð
Sport mode switch S POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐION/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
Sport mode SW, is dis-
played.Ð
L position switch L POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐION/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of L
position SW, is dis-
played.Ð
Closed throttle position
switchCLOSED
THL/SW
[ON/OFF]XÐION/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
closed throttle position
SW, is displayed.Ð
Wide open throttle position
switchW/O THRL/
P-SW
[ON/OFF]XÐION/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
wide open throttle posi-
tion SW, is displayed.Ð
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Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain
signals
Gear position GEAR
ÐXIGear position (when
use manual mode) data
used for computation by
TCM, is displayed.Ð
Selector lever position SLCT LVR POSI
ÐXISelector lever position
data, used for computa-
tion by TCM, is dis-
played.IA specific value used for
control is displayed if fail-
safe is activated due to
error.
Vehicle speed VEHICLE
SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]ÐXIVehicle speed data,
used for computation by
TCM, is displayed.Ð
Throttle position THROTTLE
POSI
[/8]ÐXIThrottle position data,
used for computation by
TCM, is displayed.IA specific value used for
control is displayed if fail-
safe is activated due to
error.
Line pressure duty LINE PRES
DTY
[%] Ð XIControl value of line
pressure solenoid valve,
computed by TCM from
each input signal, is
displayed.Ð
Torque converter clutch
solenoid valve dutyTCC S/V DUTY
[%]
ÐXIControl value of torque
converter clutch sole-
noid valve, computed
by TCM from each input
signal, is displayed.Ð
Self-diagnosis display
lamp
(SPORT or CVT indicator
lamp)PAT MONI
LAMP
[ON/OFF]ÐXIControl status of
SPORT or CVT indica-
tor lamp is displayed.Ð
CVT fluid pressure sensor LINE PRES-
SURE [V] X ÐICVT fluid pressure sen-
sor signal voltage is
displayed.Ð
Primary pulley speed
sensorI/P PULLY SPD
[rpm]
XXIPrimary pulley speed
computed from signal of
primary pulley speed
sensor is displayed.Ð
Secondary pulley speed
sensorO/P PULLY SPD
[rpm]
ÐÐISecondary pulley speed
computed from signal of
secondary speed sen-
sor is displayed.Ð
Stop lamp switch BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF] X ÐION/OFF position signal
of stop lamp switch is
displayed.Ð
Idle judgement CLSD THL
POSI [ON/OFF] Ð ÐIIdle status judged from
throttle position sensor
signal is displayed.Ð
ABS signal ABS SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] X ÐIABS operation signal
(ON/OFF) from ABS
control unit is displayed.Ð
Manual mode switch MANU MODE
SW [ON/OFF] X ÐION/OFF position signal
of manual mode switch
is displayed.Ð
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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