
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

Wiring Diagram - AT - LPSV......................................76
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................77
Component Inspection ...............................................78
DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR.............79
Description .................................................................79
Wiring Diagram - AT - TPS ........................................81
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................82
Component Inspection ...............................................85
DTC P1777 STEP MOTOR - CIRCUIT.........................86
Description .................................................................86
Wiring Diagram - AT - STM .......................................88
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................89
Component Inspection ...............................................90
DTC P1778 STEP MOTOR - FUNCTION.....................91
Description .................................................................91
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................93
DTC P1791 CVT FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR...........94
Description .................................................................94
Wiring Diagram - AT - FPS ........................................96
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................97
Component Inspection ...............................................98
CVT SAFE FUNCTION..................................................99
Description .................................................................99
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................100
CONTROL UNIT (RAM), CONTROL UNIT (ROM).....101
Description ...............................................................101Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................102
CONTROL UNIT (EEPROM).......................................103
Description ...............................................................103
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................104
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR NON-DETECTABLE
ITEMS...........................................................................105
PNP Switch, Stop Lamp Switch and Throttle
Position Switch ........................................................105
Wiring Diagram - AT - NONDTC ............................. 110
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE.............................................. 114
Control Cable Adjustment ........................................ 114
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Adjustment ..... 114
Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement ................... 114
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION............................... 116
Removal ................................................................... 116
Inspection................................................................. 116
Installation ................................................................ 117
Air Breather Hose .................................................... 118
CVT Fluid Cooler (Hyper CVT-M6) ......................... 118
Components............................................................. 119
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).......120
General Specifications .............................................120
Stall Revolution ........................................................120
Line Pressure...........................................................120
Removal and Installation .........................................120
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
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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.
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
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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)
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IntroductionNCAT0023
The TCM receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor, throttle
position sensor or PNP switch and provides shift control or lock-up
control via step motor and CVT solenoid valves.
The TCM also communicates with the ECM by means of a signal
sent from sensing elements used with the OBD-related parts of the
CVT system for malfunction-diagnostic purposes. The TCM is
capable of diagnosing malfunctioning parts while the ECM can
store malfunctions in its memory.
Input and output signals must always be correct and stable in the
operation of the CVT system. The CVT system must be in good
operating condition and be free of valve seizure, solenoid valve
malfunction, etc.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a problem that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this
case, careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the
replacement of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the problems. A road
test with CONSULT-II (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the ªWork Flowº. Refer to AT-32.
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such problems, espe-
cially intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and
under what conditions they occur. A ªDiagnostic Worksheetº like the
example (AT-31) should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for ªconventionalº problems first.
This will help troubleshoot driveability problems on an electronically
controlled engine vehicle.
Also check related Service bulletins for information.
SAT631IA Sensors
TCM
ECM
Solenoid valves
SAT632I INFO.CAUSE
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Introduction
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Wiring Diagram Ð CVT Ð MAINNCAT0031
YAT201
BATTERY
ENGINE
CONTROL
MODULE
RELAY
OFFONSTOP
LAMP
SWITCH
FUSE
BLOCK
(J/B)OFFONSTOP
LAMP
SWITCH: Detectable line for DTC
: Non-detectable line for DTC
: LHD models
: RHD models Refer to EL-POWER. FUSE
BLOCK
(J/B)
TCM
(TRANSMISSION
CONTROL
MODULE)
Refer to last page
(foldout page). ECM
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY
Wiring Diagram Ð CVT Ð MAIN
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TCM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUENCAT0031S01Remarks: Specification data are reference values.
Terminal
No.Wire color Item ConditionJudgement
standard
10 G/W Power source
When turning ignition switch to
ªONº.Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to
ªOFFº.Approx. 0V
19 G/W Power source Same as No. 10
25 B Ground ÐÐ
28 W/LPower source
(Memory back-
up)
or
When turning ignition switch to
ªOFFº.Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to
ªONº.Battery voltage
48 B Ground
ÐÐ
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURENCAT0031S03
1 CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE
1. Turn ignition switch to ªONº position.
(Do not start engine.)
2. Check voltage between TCM terminals 10, 19, 28 and ground.
Voltage: Battery voltage
3. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
4. Check voltage between TCM terminal 28 and ground.
Voltage: Battery voltage
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 2.
NG©Check the following items:
IHarness for short or open between ignition switch and TCM terminals 10, 19 and 25
(Main harness)
IIgnition switch and fuse
Refer to EL section (ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº).
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY
Wiring Diagram Ð CVT Ð MAIN (Cont'd)
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2 CHECK TCM GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
3. Check continuity between terminals 25, 48 and ground.
Continuity should exist.
SAT333JIf OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY
Wiring Diagram Ð CVT Ð MAIN (Cont'd)
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