2001 NISSAN ALMERA engine

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Normal ControlNJAT0015S0101The line pressure to throttle opening characteristics is set for suit-
able clutch operation.
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Back-up Control (Engine brake)NJAT0015S0102If the selector lever is shifted to ª2º position while driving in D4(OD)
or D
3, great driving force is applied to the clutch inside the trans-
mission. Clutch operating pressure (line pressure) must be
increased to deal with this driving force.
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During Shift ChangeNJAT0015S0103The line pressure is temporarily reduced corresponding to a
change in engine torque when shifting gears (that is, when the shift
solenoid valve is switched for clutch operation) to reduce shifting
shock.
At Low Fluid TemperatureNJAT0015S0104+Fluid viscosity and frictional characteristics of the clutch facing
change with fluid temperature. Clutch engaging or band-con-
tacting pressure is compensated for, according to fluid
temperature, to stabilize shifting quality.
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+The line pressure is reduced below 60ÉC (140ÉF) to prevent
shifting shock due to low viscosity of automatic transmission
fluid when temperature is low.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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+Line pressure is increased to a maximum irrespective of the
throttle opening when fluid temperature drops to þ10ÉC (14ÉF).
This pressure rise is adopted to prevent a delay in clutch and
brake operation due to extreme drop of fluid viscosity at low
temperature.
SHIFT CONTROLNJAT0015S02The shift is regulated entirely by electronic control to accommodate
vehicle speed and varying engine operations. This is accomplished
by electrical signals transmitted by the revolution sensor and
throttle position sensor. This results in improved acceleration per-
formance and fuel economy.
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Control of Shift Solenoid Valves A and BNJAT0015S0201The TCM activates shift solenoid valves A and B according to sig-
nals from the throttle position sensor and revolution sensor to
select the optimum gear position on the basis of the shift schedule
memorized in the TCM.
The shift solenoid valve performs simple ON-OFF operation. When
set to ªONº, the drain circuit closes and pilot pressure is applied to
the shift valve.
Relation Between Shift Solenoid Valves A and B and
Gear Positions
NJAT0015S0203
Shift solenoid valveGear position
D
1,21,11D2,22,12D3D4(OD) N-P
A ON (Closed) OFF (Open) OFF (Open) ON (Closed) ON (Closed)
B ON (Closed) ON (Closed) OFF (Open) OFF (Open) ON (Closed)
Control of Shift Valves A and BNJAT0015S0202
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Torque Converter Clutch Control Valve OperationNJAT0015S0303
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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)
NJAT0015S04Forward 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 ConditionsNJAT0015S0401
Selector lever position 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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Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve ControlNJAT0015S0402The overrun clutch solenoid valve is operated by an ON-OFF sig-
nal transmitted by the TCM to provide overrun clutch control
(engine brake control).
When this solenoid valve is ªONº, the pilot pressure drain port
closes. When it is ªOFFº, the drain port opens.
During the solenoid valve ªONº pilot pressure is applied to the end
face of the overrun clutch control valve.
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Overrun Clutch Control Valve OperationNJAT0015S0403When the solenoid valve is ªONº, pilot pressure is applied to the
overrun clutch control valve. This pushes up the overrun clutch
control valve. The line pressure is then shut off so that the clutch
does not engage.
When the solenoid valve is ªOFFº, pilot pressure is not generated.
At this point, the overrun clutch control valve moves downward by
spring force. As a result, overrun clutch operation pressure is pro-
vided by the overrun clutch reducing valve. This causes the over-
run clutch to engage.
In the 1 position, the overrun clutch control valve remains pushed
down so that the overrun clutch is engaged at all times.
Control ValveNJAT0016FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVESNJAT0016S01
Valve name Function
Pressure regulator valve, plug
and sleeveRegulates oil discharged from the oil pump to provide optimum line pressure for all driving
conditions.
Pressure modifier valve and
sleeveUsed as a signal supplementary valve to the pressure regulator valve. Regulates pressure-
modifier pressure (signal pressure) which controls optimum line pressure for all driving condi-
tions.
Pilot valve Regulates line pressure to maintain a constant pilot pressure level which controls lock-up
mechanism, overrun clutch, shift timing.
Accumulator control valve Regulates accumulator back-pressure to pressure suited to driving conditions.
Manual valve Directs line pressure to oil circuits corresponding to select positions.
Hydraulic pressure drains when the shift lever is in Neutral.
Shift valve A Simultaneously switches four 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.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Valve name Function
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.
Overrun clutch control valve Switches hydraulic circuits to prevent engagement of the overrun clutch simultaneously with
application of the brake band in D
4. (Interlocking occurs if the overrun clutch engages during
D
4.)
1st reducing valve Reduces low & reverse brake pressure to dampen engine-brake shock when down-shifting
from the ª1º position 1
2to 11.
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, plug and sleeveActivates or inactivates the lock-up function.
Also provides smooth lock-up through transient application and release of the lock-up system.
1-2 accumulator valve and piston Dampens the shock encountered when 2nd gear band servo contracts, and provides smooth
shifting.
3-2 timing valve Switches oil pressure with 3-2 timing valve according to throttle opening.
Shuttle control valve Reduces shock when down-shifting from 3rd to 2nd and regulates overrun clutch.
Cooler check valve Regulates oil pressure which causes lock-up when driving at low speeds.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Valve (Cont'd)
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SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT TEST MODENJAT0022S03
Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, ªSELF-DIAG
RESULTSº test mode)Malfunction is detected when ... Remarks
Item Display
No failure
(NO SELF DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE INDICATED
FURTHER TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED**)+No failure has been detected.
Initial start+This is not a malfunction message (Whenever shut-
ting off a power supply to the TCM, this message
appears on the screen.) INITIAL START
Ð
Revolution sensor VHCL SPEED
SEN´A/T+TCM does not receive the proper voltage signal from
the sensor.
Vehicle speed sensor
(Meter)VHCL SPEED
SEN´MTR+TCM does not receive the proper voltage signal from
the sensor.
Throttle position sen-
sor
Throttle position switchTHROTTLE POSI
SEN+TCM receives an excessively low or high voltage
from the sensor.
Shift solenoid valve A SHIFT SOLENOID/V A+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
Shift solenoid valve B SHIFT SOLENOID/V B+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
Overrun clutch sole-
noid valveOVERRUN CLUTCH
S/V+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
T/C clutch solenoid
valveT/C CLUTCH SOL/V+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
A/T fluid temperature
sensorBATT/FLUID TEMP
SEN+TCM receives an excessively low or high voltage
from the sensor.To be displayed in
case of abnormality
and when no recording
is made.
Engine speed signal ENGINE SPEED SIG+TCM does not receive the proper voltage signal from
the ECM.
Line pressure solenoid
valveLINE PRESSURE S/V+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
TCM (RAM) CONTROL UNIT
(RAM)+TCM memory (RAM) is malfunctioning.
TCM (ROM) CONTROL UNIT
(ROM)+TCM memory (ROM) is malfunctioning.
TCM (EEP ROM) CONT UNIT (EEP
ROM)+TCM memory (EEP ROM) is malfunctioning.
DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)NJAT0022S04
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nals
Vehicle speed sensor 1
(A/T)
(Revolution sensor)VHCL/S SE´A/T
[km/h] or [mph]
XÐ+Vehicle 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).
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nals
Vehicle speed sensor 2
(Meter)VHCL/S SE´MTR
[km/h] or [mph]
XÐ+Vehicle speed com-
puted from signal of
vehicle speed sensor is
displayed.Vehicle speed display may
not be accurate under
approx. 10 km/h (6 mph).
It may not indicate 0 km/h
(0 mph) when vehicle is
stationary.
Throttle position sensor THRTL POS SEN
[V] X Ð+Throttle position sensor
signal voltage is dis-
played.
A/T fluid temperature sen-
sorFLUID TEMP SE
[V]
XÐ+A/T fluid temperature
sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
+Signal voltage lowers as
fluid temperature rises.
Battery voltage BATTERY VOLT
[V]XÐ+Source voltage of TCM
is displayed.
Engine speed ENGINE SPEED
[rpm]
XX+Engine 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 run-
ning.
Overdrive control switch OVERDRIVE SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of
overdrive control SW is
displayed.
P/N position switch PN POSI SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of P/N
position SW is dis-
played.
R position switch R POSITION SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of R
position SW is dis-
played.
D position switch D POSITION SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of D
position SW is dis-
played.
2 position switch 2 POSITION SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of 2
position SW, is dis-
played.
1 position switch 1 POSITION SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of 1
position SW, is dis-
played.
ASCD cruise signal ASCD-CRUISE
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+Status of ASCD cruise
signal is displayed.
ON ... Cruising state
OFF ... Normal running
state+This is displayed even
when no ASCD is
mounted.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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1 CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LAMP
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
Wait 5 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch to ªACCº position.
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4. Set overdrive control switch to ªONº position.
5. Move selector lever to ªPº position.
6. Turn ignition switch to ªONº position. (Do not start engine.)
7. Does O/D OFF indicator lamp come on for about 2 seconds?
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YesorNo
Ye s©GO TO 2.
No©Go to ª1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come Onº, AT-296.
2 JUDGEMENT PROCEDURE STEP 1
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Turn ignition switch to ªACCº position.
3. Move selector lever to ªDº position.
4. Set overdrive control switch to ªOFFº position.
5. Turn ignition switch to ªONº position. (Do not start engine.)
+Wait more than 2 seconds after turning ignition switch ªONº.
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©GO TO 3.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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