2001 INFINITI QX4 torque

Pilot pressure generated by the operation of shift solenoid valves
A and B is applied to the end face of shift valves A and B.
The drawing above shows the operation of shift valve B. When the
shift solenoid valve is ªONº, pilot pressure applied to the end face
of the shift valve overcomes spring force, moving the valve upward.
LOCK-UP CONTROLNBAT0180S03The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is locked
to eliminate torque converter slip to increase power transmission
efficiency. The solenoid valve is controlled by an ON-OFF duty
signal sent from the TCM. The signal is converted to oil pressure
signal which controls the torque converter clutch piston.
Conditions for Lock-up OperationNBAT0180S0301When vehicle is driven in 4th gear position, vehicle speed and
throttle opening are detected. If the detected values fall within the
lock-up zone memorized in the TCM, lock-up is performed.
Overdrive control switch ON OFF
Selector lever ªDº position
Gear position D
4D3
Vehicle speed sensor More than set value
Throttle position sensor Less than set opening
Closed throttle position switch OFF
A/T fluid temperature sensor More than 40ÉC (104ÉF)
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Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve ControlNBAT0180S0302The torque converter clutch solenoid valve is controlled by the
TCM. The plunger closes the drain circuit during the ªOFFº period,
and opens the circuit during the ªONº period. If the percentage of
OFF-time increases in one cycle, the pilot pressure drain time is
reduced and pilot pressure remains high.
The torque converter clutch piston is designed to slip to adjust the
ratio of ON-OFF, thereby reducing lock-up shock.
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OFF-time INCREASING
"
Amount of drain DECREASING
"
Pilot pressure HIGH
"
Lock-up RELEASING
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Torque Converter Clutch Control Valve OperationNBAT0180S0303
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Lock-up Released
The OFF-duration of the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is
long, and pilot pressure is high. The pilot pressure pushes the end
face of the torque converter clutch control valve in combination with
spring force to move the valve to the left. As a result, converter
pressure is applied to chamber A (torque converter clutch piston
release side). Accordingly, the torque converter clutch piston
remains unlocked.
Lock-up Applied
When the OFF-duration of the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve is short, pilot pressure drains and becomes low. Accordingly,
the control valve moves to the right by the pilot pressure of the
other circuit and converter pressure. As a result, converter pres-
sure is applied to chamber B, keeping the torque converter clutch
piston applied.
Also smooth lock-up is provided by transient application and
release of the lock-up.
OVERRUN CLUTCH CONTROL (ENGINE BRAKE
CONTROL)
NBAT0180S04Forward one-way clutch is used to reduce shifting shocks in down-
shifting operations. This clutch transmits engine torque to the
wheels. However, drive force from the wheels is not transmitted to
the engine because the one-way clutch rotates idle. This means the
engine brake is not effective.
The overrun clutch operates when the engine brake is needed.
Overrun Clutch Operating ConditionsNBAT0180S0401
Gear position Throttle opening
ªDº position D
1,D2,D3gear position
Less than 3/16
ª2º position 2
1,22gear position
ª1º position 1
1,12gear position At any position
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Valve name Function
Shift valve A Simultaneously switches three oil circuits using output pressure of shift solenoid valve
A to meet driving conditions (vehicle speed, throttle opening, etc.).
Provides automatic downshifting and up-shifting (1st,2nd,3rd,4th gears/4th
,3rd,2nd,1st gears) in combination with shift valve B.
Shift valve B Simultaneously switches three oil circuits using output pressure of shift solenoid valve
B in relation to driving conditions (vehicle speed, throttle opening, etc.).
Provides automatic downshifting and up-shifting (1st,2nd,3rd,4th gears/4th
,3rd,2nd,1st gears) in combination with shift valve A.
Shuttle shift valve S Switches hydraulic circuits to provide 3-2 timing control and overrun clutch control in
relation to the throttle opening.
Inactivates the overrun clutch to prevent interlocking in 4th gear when the throttle is
wide open.
Overrun clutch control valve Switches hydraulic circuits to prevent engagement of the overrun clutch simulta-
neously with application of the brake band in 4th gear. (Interlocking occurs if the
overrun clutch engages during D
4gear operation.)
4-2 relay valve Memorizes that the transmission is in 4th gear. Prevents the transmission from down-
shifting from 4th gear to 3rd and then to 2nd in combination with 4-2 sequence valve
and shift valves A and B when downshifting from 4th to 2nd gear.
4-2 sequence valve Prevents band servo pressure from draining before high clutch operating pressure
and band servo releasing pressure drain (from the same circuit) during downshifting
from 4th to 2nd gear.
Servo charger valve An accumulator and a one-way orifice are used in the 2nd gear band servo oil circuit
to dampen shifting shock when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.
To maintain adequate flow rate when downshifting from 4th or 3rd gear to 2nd gear,
the servo charger valve directs 2nd gear band servo hydraulic pressure to the circuit
without going through the one-way orifice when downshifting from 3rd or a higher
gear.
3-2 timing valve Prevents a late operation of the brake band when shifting selector lever from ªDº to
ª1º or ª2º position while driving in D
3.
ª1º reducing valve Reduces low & reverse brake pressure to dampen engine-brake shock when down-
shifting from the ª1º position 2nd gear to 1st gear.
Overrun clutch reducing valve Reduces oil pressure directed to the overrun clutch and prevents engine-brake shock.
In ª1º and ª2º positions, line pressure acts on the overrun clutch reducing valve to
increase the pressure-regulating point, with resultant engine brake capability.
Torque converter relief valve Prevents an excessive rise in torque converter pressure.
Torque converter clutch control valve,
torque converter clutch control plug and
torque converter clutch control sleeveActivate or inactivate the lock-up function.
Also provide smooth lock-up through transient application and release of the lock-up
system.
Shuttle shift valve D Switches hydraulic circuits so that output pressure of the torque converter clutch sole-
noid valve acts on the lock-up valve in the ªDº position of 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. (In
the ªDº position 1st gear, lock-up is inhibited.)
ILock-up control is not affected in ªDº position 2nd, 3rd or 4th gears, unless output
pressure of the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is generated by a signal
from the control unit.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Valve (Cont'd)
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Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain sig-
nals
Torque converter clutch
solenoid valve dutyTCC S/V DUTY
[%]
ÐXIControl value of torque
converter clutch solenoid
valve, computed by
TCM from each input
signal, is displayed.
Shift solenoid valve A SHIFT S/V A
[ON/OFF]
ÐXIControl value of shift
solenoid valve A, com-
puted by TCM from
each input signal, is dis-
played.Control value of solenoid is
displayed even if solenoid
circuit is disconnected.
The ªOFFº signal is dis-
played if solenoid circuit is
shorted.
Shift solenoid valve B SHIFT S/V B
[ON/OFF]
ÐXIControl value of shift
solenoid valve B, com-
puted by TCM from
each input signal, is dis-
played.
Overrun clutch solenoid
valveOVERRUN/C S/V
[ON/OFF]
ÐXIControl value of overrun
clutch solenoid valve
computed by TCM from
each input signal is dis-
played.
Self-diagnosis display lamp
(O/D OFF indicator lamp)SELF-D DP LMP
[ON/OFF] Ð XIControl status of O/D
OFF indicator lamp is
displayed.
X: Applicable
Ð: Not applicable
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DTC WORK SUPPORT MODE WITH CONSULT-IINBAT0184S04CONSULT-II Setting ProcedureNBAT0184S04011. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector, which is located
in instrument lower panel on driver side.
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3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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13. CONSULT-II procedure ended.
If ªNGº appears on the screen, a malfunction may exist. Go to
ªDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDUREº.
DTC WORK SUPPORT MODENBAT0184S05
DTC work support item Description Check item
1ST GR FNCTN P0731Following items for ªA/T 1st gear function (P0731)º can be con-
firmed.
ISelf-diagnosis status (whether the diagnosis is being con-
ducted or not)
ISelf-diagnosis result (OK or NG)IShift solenoid valve A
IShift solenoid valve B
IEach clutch
IHydraulic control circuit
2ND GR FNCTN P0732Following items for ªA/T 2nd gear function (P0732)º can be con-
firmed.
ISelf-diagnosis status (whether the diagnosis is being con-
ducted or not)
ISelf-diagnosis result (OK or NG)IShift solenoid valve B
IEach clutch
IHydraulic control circuit
3RD GR FNCTN P0733Following items for ªA/T 3rd gear function (P0733)º can be con-
firmed.
ISelf-diagnosis status (whether the diagnosis is being con-
ducted or not)
ISelf-diagnosis result (OK or NG)IShift solenoid valve A
IEach clutch
IHydraulic control circuit
4TH GR FNCTN P0734Following items for ªA/T 4th gear function (P0734)º can be con-
firmed.
ISelf-diagnosis status (whether the diagnosis is being con-
ducted or not)
ISelf-diagnosis result (OK or NG)IShift solenoid valve A
IShift solenoid valve B
IOverrun clutch solenoid valve
ILine pressure solenoid valve
IEach clutch
IHydraulic control circuit
TCC S/V FNCTN P0744Following items for ªA/T TCC S/V function (lock-up) (P0744)º can
be confirmed.
ISelf-diagnosis status (whether the diagnosis is being con-
ducted or not)
ISelf-diagnosis result (OK or NG)ITorque converter clutch sole-
noid valve
IEach clutch
IHydraulic control circuit
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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O/D OFF indicator lamp:
6th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Overrun clutch solenoid valve circuit is short-circuited or discon-
nected.
ÞGo to DTC P1760 OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE,
AT-185.7th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit is short-circuited
or disconnected.
ÞGo to DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLE-
NOID VALVE, AT-148.
8th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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A/T fluid temperature sensor is disconnected or TCM power
source circuit is damaged.
ÞGo to DTC BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEM-
PERATURE SENSOR AND TCM POWER SOURCE), AT-190.9th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Engine speed signal circuit is short-circuited or disconnected.
ÞGo to DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL, AT-116.
10th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Turbine revolution sensor circuit is short-circuited or discon-
nected.
ÞGo to DTC Turbine Revolution Sensor, AT-202.11th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Line pressure solenoid valve circuit is short-circuited or discon-
nected.
ÞGo to DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE,
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Diagnostic Worksheet=NBAT0019S0102
1.lRead the Fail-safe Remarks and listen to customer complaints. AT-8
2.lCHECK A/T FLUIDAT-59
lLeakage (Follow specified procedure)
lFluid condition
lFluid level
3. Perform STALL TEST and LINE PRESSURE TEST. AT-59, AT-62
lStall test Ð Mark possible damaged components/others.
lTorque converter one-way clutch
lReverse clutch
lForward clutch
lOverrun clutch
lForward one-way clutchlLow & reverse brake
lLow one-way clutch
lEngine
lLine pressure is low
lClutches and brakes except high clutch and
brake band are OK
lPressure test Ð Suspected parts:
4.lPerform all ROAD TEST and mark required procedures. AT-63
4-1. Check before engine is started.AT-64
lSELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - Mark detected items.
lDTC P0705 PNP switch, AT-99.
lDTC P0710 A/T fluid temperature sensor, AT-105.
lDTC P0720 Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution sensor), AT-111.
lDTC P0725 Engine speed signal, AT-116.
lDTC P0740 Torque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT-148.
lDTC P0745 Line pressure solenoid valve, AT-162.
lDTC P0750 Shift solenoid valve A, AT-168.
lDTC P0755 Shift solenoid valve B, AT-172.
lDTC P1705 Throttle position sensor, AT-176.
lDTC P1760 Overrun clutch solenoid valve, AT-185.
lDTC BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source), AT-190.
lDTC Vehicle speed sensor´MTR, AT-197.
lDTC Turbine revolution sensor, AT-202.
lDTC A/T communication line, AT-207.
lDTC Control unit (RAM), control unit (ROM), AT-211.
lDTC Control unit (EEP ROM), AT-213.
lPNP, overdrive control and throttle position switches, AT-257.
lBattery
lOthers
4-2. Check at idleAT-66
l1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On, AT-218.
l2. Engine Cannot Be Started In ªPº And ªNº Position, AT-221.
l3. In ªPº Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or Backward When Pushed, AT-222.
l4. In ªNº Position, Vehicle Moves, AT-223.
l5. Large Shock. ªNº,ªRº Position, AT-225.
l6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In ªRº Position, AT-227.
l7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In ªDº, ª2º Or ª1º Position, AT-230.GI
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Introduction (Cont'd)
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4. 4-3. Cruise testAT-67
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Part-1
l8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1, AT-233.
l9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1,D2Or Does Not Kickdown: D4,D2, AT-236.
l10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2,D3, AT-239.
l11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3,D4, AT-242.
l12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up, AT-245.
l13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition, AT-247.
l14. Lock-up Is Not Released, AT-249.
l15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4,D3), AT-250.
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l16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D
1, AT-252.
l9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1,D2Or Does Not Kickdown: D4,D2, AT-236.
l10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2,D3, AT-239.
l11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3,D4, AT-242.
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l17. A/T Does Not Shift: D
4,D3When Overdrive Control Switch ªONº,ªOFFº, AT-253
l15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Engine Brake In D
3), AT-250.
l18. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3,22, When Selector Lever ªDº,ª2º Position, AT-254.
l15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Engine Brake In 2
2), AT-250.
l19. A/T Does Not Shift: 2
2,11, When Selector Lever ª2º,ª1º Position, AT-255.
l20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake, AT-256.
lSELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE Ð Mark detected items.
lDTC P0705 PNP switch, AT-99.
lDTC P0710 A/T fluid temperature sensor, AT-105.
lDTC P0720 Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution sensor), AT-111.
lDTC P0725 Engine speed signal, AT-116.
lDTC P0740 Torque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT-148.
lDTC P0745 Line pressure solenoid valve, AT-162.
lDTC P0750 Shift solenoid valve A, AT-168.
lDTC P0755 Shift solenoid valve B, AT-172.
lDTC P1705 Throttle position sensor, AT-176.
lDTC P1760 Overrun clutch solenoid valve, AT-185.
lDTC BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source), AT-190.
lDTC Vehicle speed sensor´MTR, AT-197.
lDTC Turbine revolution sensor, AT-202.
lDTC A/T communication line, AT-207.
lDTC Control unit (RAM), control unit (ROM), AT-211.
lDTC Control unit (EEP ROM), AT-213.
lPNP, overdrive control and throttle position switches, AT-257.
lBattery
lOthers
5.lFor self-diagnosis NG items, inspect each component. Repair or replace the damaged parts. AT-38
6.lPerform all ROAD TEST and re-mark required procedures. AT-63
7.lPerform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE for following MIL indicating items and check out NG items.
Refer to EC-60, ªEmission-related Diagnostic Informationº.EC-60
lDTC (P0731, 1103) A/T 1st gear function, AT-120.
lDTC (P0732, 1104) A/T 2nd gear function, AT-126.
lDTC (P0733, 1105) A/T 3rd gear function, AT-132.
lDTC (P0734, 1106) A/T 4th gear function, AT-138.
lDTC (P0744, 1107) A/T TCC S/V function (lock-up), AT-153.
8.lPerform the Diagnostic Procedures for all remaining items marked NG. Repair or replace the damaged
parts.
Refer to the Symptom Chart when you perform the procedures. (The chart also shows some other possible
symptoms and the component inspection orders.)AT-92
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9.lErase DTC from TCM and ECM memories. AT-35
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Introduction (Cont'd)
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