
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
SECTION
AT(H×CVT)
CONTENTS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - INDEX....................................3
Alphabetical & P No. Index for DTC ...........................3
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)²AIR BAG²and²SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER²......................................................5
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
System of CVT and Engine .........................................5
Precautions ..................................................................5
Service Notice or Precautions .....................................6
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .....................7
PREPARATION...............................................................8
Special Service Tools ..................................................8
OVERALL SYSTEM........................................................9
CVT Electrical Parts Location......................................9
Circuit Diagram ..........................................................10
Cross-sectional View - RE0F06A .............................. 11
Control System ..........................................................12
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION...............................................................15
Introduction ................................................................15
OBD Function for CVT System .................................15
OBD Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .......................15
Malfunction Indicator (MI) ..........................................18
CONSULT-II ...............................................................18
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION..................29
Introduction ................................................................29
Work Flow ..................................................................32
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - BASIC INSPECTION...........34
CVT Fluid Check .......................................................34
Stall Test ....................................................................34
Line Pressure Test .....................................................35
Road Test...................................................................36
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - GENERAL
DESCRIPTION...............................................................41
TCM Terminals and Reference Value........................41TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY..........45
Wiring Diagram - CVT - MAIN...................................45
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH.........................................................................48
Description .................................................................48
Wiring Diagram - AT - PNP/SW.................................50
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................51
Component Inspection ...............................................53
DTC P0710 CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CIRCUIT.........................................................................54
Description .................................................................54
Wiring Diagram - AT - FTS ........................................56
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................57
DTC P0715 PRIMARY SPEED SENSOR.....................59
Description .................................................................59
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSA/T ..................................60
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................61
Component Inspection ...............................................61
DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CVT
(SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR)................................62
Description .................................................................62
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSA/T ..................................64
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................65
Component Inspection ...............................................65
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL.........................66
Description .................................................................66
Wiring Diagram - AT - ENGSS ..................................67
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................68
DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE........................................................69
Description .................................................................69
Wiring Diagram - AT - TCV........................................71
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................72
Component Inspection ...............................................73
DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE.....74
Description .................................................................74
AT 

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONERº
NCAT0002The Supplemental Restraint System ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº, used along with a seat
belt, help to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a frontal collision. The
Supplemental Restraint System consists of air bag modules (located in the center of the steering wheel and
on the instrument panel on the passenger side), seat belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning
lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
In addition to the supplemental air bag modules for a frontal collision, the supplemental side air bag used along
with the seat belt helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a side col-
lision. The supplemental side air bag consists of air bag modules (located in the outer side of front seats),
satellite sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of supplemental air bags for a frontal collision),
wiring harness, warning lamp (one of components of supplemental air bags for a frontal collision). Information
necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
ITo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed
by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
IImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
IDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses (except ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº connector) can be
identified with yellow harness connector (and with yellow harness protector or yellow insulation
tape before the harness connectors).
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
System of CVT and Engine
NCAT0198The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will light up the malfunction indicator (MI) to warn the driver
of a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:
IBe sure to turn the ignition switch ªOFFº and disconnect the negative battery terminal before any
repair or inspection work. The open/short circuit of related switches, sensors, solenoid valves, etc.
will cause the MI to light up.
IBe sure to connect and lock the connectors securely after work. A loose (unlocked) connector will
cause the MI to light up due to an open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water, grease,
dirt, bent terminals, etc.)
IBe sure to route and secure the harnesses properly after work. Interference of the harness with a
bracket, etc. may cause the MI to light up due to a short circuit.
IBe sure to connect rubber tubes properly after work. A misconnected or disconnected rubber tube
may cause the MI to light up due to a malfunction of the EGR system or fuel injection system, etc.
IBe sure to erase the unnecessary malfunction information (repairs completed) from the TCM and
ECM before returning the vehicle to the customer.
PrecautionsNCAT0003IBefore connecting or disconnecting the TCM harness
connector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect nega-
tive battery terminal. Failure to do so may damage the
TCM. Because battery voltage is applied to TCM even if
ignition switch is turned off.
SEF289H
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
AT-5 

IWhen connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or
from TCM, take care not to damage pin terminals (bend or
break).
Make sure that there are not any bends or breaks on TCM
pin terminal, when connecting pin connectors.
IBefore replacing TCM, perform TCM input/output signal
inspection and make sure whether TCM functions prop-
erly or not. (See page AT-41.)
IAfter performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, perform
ªDTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) CONFIRMATION PROCE-
DUREº.
The DTC should not be displayed in the ªDTC CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDUREº if the repair is completed.
IIt is very important to perform functional tests whenever they
are indicated.
IExtreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings,
seals and gaskets when assembling.
IWhen the CVT drain plug is removed, only some of the fluid is
drained. Old CVT fluid will remain in torque converter and CVT
fluid cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under ªChanging CVT Fluidº in
the MA section when changing CVT fluid.
Service Notice or PrecautionsNCAT0004FAIL-SAFENCAT0004S01The TCM has an electronic Fail-Safe (limp home mode). This allows the vehicle to be driven even if a major
electrical input/output device circuit is damaged.
Under Fail-Safe, the vehicle always runs even with a shift lever position of ªLº or ªDº. The customer may com-
plain of sluggish or poor acceleration.
When the ignition key is turned ªONº following Fail-Safe operation, CVT or SPORT indicator lamp blinks for
about 8 seconds. [For ªTCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)º, refer to AT-25.]
Fail-Safe may occur without electrical circuit damage if the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions (such
as excessive wheel spin followed by sudden braking). To recover normal shift pattern, turn the ignition key
ªOFFº for 5 seconds, then ªONº.
SEF291H
MEF040DA Perform TCM
input/output signal
inspection before
replacement.
SAT652J
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-6 

The blinking of the CVT or SPORT indicator lamp for about 8 seconds will appear only once and be cleared.
The customer may resume normal driving conditions.
Always follow the ªWORK FLOWº (Refer to AT-32).
The SELF-DIAGNOSIS results will be as follows:
The first SELF-DIAGNOSIS will indicate damage to the vehicle speed sensor or the revolution sensor.
During the next SELF-DIAGNOSIS, performed after checking the sensor, no damages will be indicated.
OBD SELF-DIAGNOSISNCAT0004S04ICVT self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through
the blinking pattern of the CVT or SPORT indicator. Refer to the table on AT-19 for the indicator used to
display each self-diagnostic result.
IThe self-diagnostic results indicated by the MI are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM memo-
ries.
Always perform the procedure ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº on AT-16 to complete the repair and avoid
unnecessary blinking of the MI.
For details of OBD, refer to EC section (ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº).
ICertain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use a new style slide-
locking type harness connector.
For description and how to disconnect, refer to EL section, ªDescriptionº, ªHARNESS CONNEC-
TORº.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisNCAT0005When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the followings:
IªHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMSº in GI section
IªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº for power distribution circuit in EL section
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the followings:
IªHOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUP IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSISº in GI section
IªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº in GI section
PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice or Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-7 

DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET=NCAT0023S01Information from CustomerNCAT0023S0101KEY POINTS
WHAT..... Vehicle & CVT model
WHEN..... Date, Frequencies
WHERE..... Road conditions
HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Trans. model Engine Mileage
Incident Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
FrequencylContinuouslIntermittent ( times a day)
lVehicle does not move. (lAny positionlParticular position)
SymptomslLockup malfunction
lShift point too high or too low.
lShift shock or slip (lN,DlLockuplAny drive position)
lNoise or vibration
lNo pattern select
lOthers
()
SPORT indicator lamp or CVT
indicator (warning) lampBlinks for about 8 seconds.
lContinuously litlNot lit
Malfunction indicator (MI)lContinuously litlNot lit
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Introduction (Cont'd)
AT-30 

Pin and Pin Boot
Check for wear, cracks or other damage.
Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
Rotor
Rubbing Surface
Check rotor for roughness, cracks or chips.
Runout
1. Secure rotor to wheel hub with two nuts (M12 x 1.25).
2. Check runout using a dial indicator.
Make sure that axial end play is within the specifications
before measuring. Refer to RA section (ªREAR WHEEL
BEARINGº, ªOn-vehicle Serviceº).
3. Change relative positions of rotor and wheel hub so that
runout is minimized.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
Thickness
Rotor repair limit:
Standard thickness
10 mm (0.39 in)
Minimum thickness
9 mm (0.35 in)
Thickness variation (At least 8 portions)
Maximum 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Assembly
1. Insert cam with depression facing towards open end of cyl-
inder.
2. Generously apply rubber grease to strut and push rod to
make insertion easy.
SBR219C
NBR367Sleeve Seal Cam
O-ring
Strut
pR
Push rod
Rubber grease
SBR248B
REAR DISC BRAKE TYPE 1
Inspection (Cont'd)
BR-37 

ROTOR
Rubbing Surface
Check rotor for roughness, cracks or chips.
Runout
1. Secure rotor to wheel hub with two nuts (M12 x 1.25).
2. Check runout using a dial indicator.
Make sure that axial end play is within the specifications
before measuring. Refer to AX section (ªREAR WHEEL
BEARINGº, ªOn-vehicle Serviceº).
3. Change relative positions of rotor and wheel hub so that
runout is minimized.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
Thickness
Rotor repair limit:
Standard thickness
10 mm (0.39 in)
Minimum thickness
9 mm (0.35 in)
Thickness variation (At least 8 portions)
Maximum 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Installation
CAUTION:
lRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
lNever reuse drained brake fluid.
lDo not drain (factory) filled brake fluid from (new) cali-
per assemblies.
1. Install caliper assembly.
lAs shown in the figure, align the piston's concave to the
pad's convex, then install the cylinder body to the torque
member.
2. Remove the plug from the cylinder body and brake hose.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken as not to let:
lAir enter the cylinder body and brake hose.
lBrake fluid spill from the cylinder body and brake hose.
3. Install brake hose to caliper securely.
4. Install all parts and secure all bolts.
5. Bleed air. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
SBR219C
NBR374
NBR375
REAR DISC BRAKE TYPE 2
Inspection (Cont'd)
BR-43 

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR
BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
NCEC0002
The Supplemental Restraint System ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº, used along with a seat
belt, help to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a frontal collision. The
Supplemental Restraint System consists of air bag modules (located in the center of the steering wheel and
on the instrument panel on the passenger side), seat belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning
lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
In addition to the supplemental air bag modules for a frontal collision, the supplemental side air bag used
along with the seat belt helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a
side collision. The supplemental side air bag consists of air bag modules (located in the outer side of front
seats), satellite sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of supplemental air bags for a frontal
collision), wiring harness, warning lamp (one of components of supplemental air bags for a frontal collision).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
lTo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
lImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
lDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses (except ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº connector) can be
identified with yellow harness connector (and with yellow harness protector or yellow insulation
tape before the harness connectors).
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
System of Engine
NCEC0003
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will light up the malfunction indicator (MI) to warn the driver
of a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:
lBe sure to turn the ignition switch ªOFFº and disconnect the negative battery terminal before any
repair or inspection work. The open/short circuit of related switches, sensors, solenoid valves,
etc. will cause the MI to light up.
lBe sure to connect and lock the connectors securely after work. A loose (unlocked) connector
will cause the MI to light up due to the open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water,
grease, dirt, bent terminals, etc.)
lCertain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use a new style slide-
locking type harness connector.
For description and how to disconnect, refer to EL section, ªDescriptionº, ªHARNESS CONNEC-
TORº.
lBe sure to route and secure the harnesses properly after work. The interference of the harness
with a bracket, etc. may cause the MI to light up due to the short circuit.
lBe sure to connect rubber tubes properly after work. A misconnected or disconnected rubber
tube may cause the MI to light up due to the malfunction of the EGR system or fuel injection
system, etc.
lBe sure to erase the unnecessary malfunction information (repairs completed) from the ECM
before returning the vehicle to the customer.
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATIONCD20T
EC-6