2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 EL page 71

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
Except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Failure to change gear from ªD
2º
to ªD
1º or from ªD3ºtoªD1º.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
4. Shift solenoid valve B AT-146 AT-250
5. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
OFF vehicle6. Low one-way clutch AT-350 AT-350
7. High clutch AT-394¬
8. Brake band AT-419¬
Gear change shock felt during
deceleration by releasing accelera-
tor pedal.ON vehicle1. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
2. Line pressure test AT-82¬
3. Overrun clutch solenoid valve AT-152 AT-265
4. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
Too high a change point from ªD
4º
to ªD
3º, from ªD3ºtoªD2º, from
ªD
2ºtoªD1º.ON vehicle1. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
2. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-124,
AT-129AT-193,
AT-278
Kickdown does not operate when
depressing pedal in ªD
4º within
kickdown vehicle speed.ON vehicle1. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
2. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-124,
AT-129AT-193,
AT-278
3. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
4. Shift solenoid valve B AT-146 AT-250
Kickdown operates or engine over-
runs when depressing pedal in
ªD
4º beyond kickdown vehicle
speed limit.ON vehicle1. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-124,
AT-129AT-193,
AT-278
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
4. Shift solenoid valve B AT-146 AT-250
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-110

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
Except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Races extremely fast or slips in
changing from ªD
4ºtoªD3º when
depressing pedal.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Line pressure test AT-82¬
4. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-174 AT-237
5. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
OFF vehicle6. High clutch AT-394¬
7. Forward clutch AT-399¬
Races extremely fast or slips in
changing from ªD
4ºtoªD2º when
depressing pedal.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Line pressure test AT-82¬
4. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-174 AT-237
5. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
6. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
OFF vehicle7. Brake band AT-419¬
8. Forward clutch AT-399¬
Races extremely fast or slips in
changing from ªD
3ºtoªD2º when
depressing pedal.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Line pressure test AT-82¬
4. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-174 AT-237
5. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
6. A/T fluid temperature sensor AT-163 AT-187
OFF vehicle7. Brake band AT-419¬
8. Forward clutch AT-399¬
9. High clutch AT-394¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT - 111

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
Except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Races extremely fast or slips in
changing from ªD
4ºorªD3ºtoªD1º
when depressing pedal.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Line pressure test AT-82¬
4. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-174 AT-237
5. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
OFF vehicle6. Forward clutch AT-399¬
7. Forward one-way clutch AT-410¬
8. Low one-way clutch AT-350 AT-350
Vehicle will not run in any position.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Control cable adjustment AT-344¬
3. Line pressure test AT-82¬
4. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-174 AT-237
OFF vehicle5. Oil pump AT-371¬
6. High clutch AT-394¬
7. Brake band AT-419¬
8. Low & reverse brake AT-406¬
9. Torque converter AT-354¬
10. Parking components AT-428¬
Transmission noise in ªDº, ª2º, ª1º
and ªRº positions.ON vehicle 1. Fluid level AT-78¬
OFF vehicle 2. Torque converter AT-354¬
Failure to change from ªD
3ºtoª22º
when changing lever into ª2º posi-
tion.
AT-320ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustment AT-344¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Overrun clutch solenoid valve AT-152 AT-265
4. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
5. Shift solenoid valve B AT-146 AT-250
6. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
7. Control cable adjustment AT-344¬
OFF vehicle8. Brake band AT-419¬
9. Overrun clutch AT-399¬
Gear change from ª2
2ºtoª23ºin
ª2º position.ON vehicle 1. PNP switch adjustment AT-344¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-112

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
Except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Engine brake does not operate in
ª1º position.
AT-322ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustment AT-344¬
2. Control cable adjustment AT-344¬
3. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
4. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-124,
AT-129AT-193,
AT-278
5. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
6. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
7. Overrun clutch solenoid valve AT-152 AT-265
OFF vehicle8. Overrun clutch AT-399¬
9. Low & reverse brake AT-406¬
Gear change from ª1
1ºtoª12ºin
ª1º position.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustment AT-344¬
2. Control cable adjustment AT-344¬
Does not change from ª1
2ºtoª11º
in ª1º position.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustment AT-344¬
2. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-124,
AT-129AT-193,
AT-278
3. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
4. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
5. Overrun clutch solenoid valve AT-152 AT-265
OFF vehicle6. Overrun clutch AT-399¬
7. Low & reverse brake AT-406¬
Large shock changing from ª1
2ºto
ª1
1º in ª1º position.ON vehicle 1. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
OFF vehicle 2. Low & reverse brake AT-406¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-113

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
Except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Transmission overheats.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Engine idling rpmEC-41, ªIdle
Speed and
Ignition Tim-
ingºEC-41, ªIdle
Speed and
Ignition Tim-
ingº
3. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
4. Line pressure test AT-82¬
5. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-174 AT-237
6. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
OFF vehicle7. Oil pump AT-371¬
8. Reverse clutch AT-390¬
9. High clutch AT-394¬
10. Brake band AT-419¬
11. Forward clutch AT-399¬
12. Overrun clutch AT-399¬
13. Low & reverse brake AT-406¬
14. Torque converter AT-354¬
ATF shoots out during operation.
White smoke emitted from exhaust
pipe during operation.ON vehicle 1. Fluid level AT-78¬
OFF vehicle2. Reverse clutch AT-390¬
3. High clutch AT-394¬
4. Brake band AT-419¬
5. Forward clutch AT-399¬
6. Overrun clutch AT-399¬
7. Low & reverse brake AT-406¬
Offensive smell at fluid charging
pipe.ON vehicle 1. Fluid level AT-78¬
OFF vehicle2. Torque converter AT-354¬
3. Oil pump AT-371¬
4. Reverse clutch AT-390¬
5. High clutch AT-394¬
6. Brake band AT-419¬
7. Forward clutch AT-399¬
8. Overrun clutch AT-399¬
9. Low & reverse brake AT-406¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-114

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
Except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Torque converter is not locked up.ON vehicle1. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
2. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-124,
AT-129AT-193,
AT-278
3. PNP switch adjustment AT-344¬
4. Engine speed signal AT-170 AT-198
5. A/T fluid temperature sensor AT-163 AT-187
6. Line pressure test AT-82¬
7. Torque converter clutch solenoid valve AT-157 AT-231
8. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
OFF vehicle 9. Torque converter AT-354¬
Torque converter clutch piston slip.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Line pressure test AT-82¬
4. Torque converter clutch solenoid valve AT-157 AT-231
5. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-174 AT-237
6. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
OFF vehicle 7. Torque converter AT-354¬
Lock-up point is extremely high or
low.
AT-315ON vehicle1. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
2. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-124,
AT-129AT-193,
AT-278
3. Torque converter clutch solenoid valve AT-157 AT-231
4. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-115

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
Except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
A/T does not shift to ªD
4º when
driving with overdrive control
switch ªONº.ON vehicle1. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-168,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
2. PNP switch adjustment AT-344¬
3. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-124,
AT-129AT-193,
AT-278
4. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
5. Overrun clutch solenoid valve AT-152 AT-265
6. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
7. A/T fluid temperature sensor AT-163 AT-187
8. Line pressure test AT-82¬
OFF vehicle9. Brake band AT-419¬
10. Overrun clutch AT-399¬
Engine is stopped at ªRº, ªDº, ª2º
and ª1º positions.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-78¬
2. Torque converter clutch solenoid valve AT-157 AT-231
3. Shift solenoid valve A AT-140 AT-244
4. Shift solenoid valve B AT-146 AT-250
5. Control valve assembly AT-343¬
SAT216J
TCM Terminals and Reference ValueNJAT0030PREPARATIONNJAT0030S01+Measure voltage between each terminal and terminal 25 or 48
by following ªTCM INSPECTION TABLEº.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-116

Diagnostic ProcedureNJAT0329
1 CHECK DTC
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ªONº and select ªSELF DIAGNOSISº mode for A/T with CONSULT-II.
2. Move selector lever to ªRº position.
3. Depress accelerator pedal (Full throttle position).
4. Touch ªERASEº.
5. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº position for 10 seconds.
PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE.
See previous page.
Is the ªCONT UNIT (EEP ROM)º displayed again?
Ye s©Replace TCM.
No©INSPECTION END
DTC CONTROL UNIT (EEP ROM)
Diagnostic Procedure
AT-285