2001 NISSAN ALMERA oil temperature

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 CONTROLNJAT0015S03The 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 an oil pres-
sure signal which controls the torque converter clutch piston.
Conditions for Lock-up OperationNJAT0015S0301When 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 ControlNJAT0015S0302The 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
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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A/T Fluid CheckNJAT0025FLUID LEAKAGE CHECKNJAT0025S011. Clean area suspected of leaking. Ð for example, mating sur-
face of converter housing and transmission case.
2. Start engine, apply foot brake, place selector lever in ªDº posi-
tion and wait a few minutes.
3. Stop engine.
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4. Check for fresh leakage.
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FLUID CONDITION CHECKNJAT0025S02
Fluid color Suspected problem
Dark or black with burned odor Wear of frictional material
Milky pink Water contamination Ð Road water
entering through filler tube or breather
Varnished fluid, light to dark brown
and tackyOxidation Ð Over or under filling, Ð
Overheating
FLUID LEVEL CHECKNJAT0025S03Refer to ªChecking A/T Fluidº, AT-15.
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Stall TestNJAT0026STALL TEST PROCEDURENJAT0026S011. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until fluid and oil reach
operating temperature.
ATF operating temperature:
50 - 80ÉC (122 - 176ÉF)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
A/T Fluid Check
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Line Pressure TestNJAT0027LINE PRESSURE TEST PORTSNJAT0027S01Location of line pressure test ports are shown in the illustration.
+Always replace pressure plugs as they are self-sealing
bolts.
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LINE PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURENJAT0027S021. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add fluid or
oil.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until engine oil and ATF
reach operating temperature.
ATF operating temperature:
50 - 80ÉC (122 - 176ÉF)
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3. Install pressure gauge to corresponding line pressure port.
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4. Set parking brake and block wheels.
+Continue to depress brake pedal fully while line pressure
test is being performed at stall speed.
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5. Start engine and measure line pressure at idle and stall speed.
+When measuring line pressure at stall speed, follow the
stall test procedure.
Line pressure: Refer to SDS, AT-473.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Line Pressure Test
AT-84

JUDGEMENT OF LINE PRESSURE TESTNJAT0027S03
Judgement Suspected parts
At idleLine pressure is low in all positions.+Oil pump wear
+Control piston damage
+Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
+Spring for pressure regulator valve damaged
+Fluid pressure leakage between oil strainer and pressure regulator valve
+Clogged strainer
Line pressure is low in particular
position.+Fluid pressure leakage between manual valve and particular clutch
+For example, line pressure is:
þ Low in ªRº and ª1º positions, but
þ Normal in ªDº and ª2º positions.
Therefore, fluid leakage exists at or around low and reverse brake circuit.
Refer to ªCLUTCH AND BAND CHARTº, AT-23.
Line pressure is high.+Maladjustment of throttle position sensor
+A/T fluid temperature sensor damaged
+Line pressure solenoid valve sticking
+Short circuit of line pressure solenoid valve circuit
+Pressure modifier valve sticking
+Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
+Open in dropping resistor circuit
At stall
speedLine pressure is low.+Maladjustment of throttle position sensor
+Line pressure solenoid valve sticking
+Short circuit of line pressure solenoid valve circuit
+Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
+Pressure modifier valve sticking
+Pilot valve sticking
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Road TestNJAT0028DESCRIPTIONNJAT0028S01+The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of
A/T and analyze causes of problems.
+The road test consists of the following three parts:
1. Check before engine is started
2. Check at idle
3. Cruise test
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+Before road test, familiarize yourself with all test procedures
and items to check.
+Conduct tests on all items until specified symptom is found.
Troubleshoot items which check out No Good after road test.
Refer to the following items.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSITC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONTROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR
SYMPTOMS
General and
Except for
Euro-OBDAT-39 - AT-49 AT-290 and AT-296 - AT-334
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Line Pressure Test (Cont'd)
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Cruise Test Ð Part 1=NJAT0028S0404
1 CHECK STARTING GEAR (D1) POSITION
1. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes to warm engine oil and ATF up to operating temperature.
ATF operating temperature:
50 - 80ÉC (122 - 176ÉF)
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Set overdrive control switch to ªONº position.
4. Move selector lever to ªPº position.
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5. Start engine.
6. Move selector lever to ªDº position.
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7. Accelerate vehicle by constantly depressing accelerator pedal halfway.
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8. Does vehicle start from D1?
Read gear position.
YesorNo
Ye s©GO TO 2.
No©Go to ª8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1º, AT-311. Continue ROAD TEST.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Road Test (Cont'd)
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Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
General and
except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Races extremely fast or slips in
changing from ªD
3ºtoªD2º when
depressing pedal.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-80¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Line pressure test AT-84¬
4. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-176 AT-239
5. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
6. A/T fluid temperature sensor AT-165 AT-189
OFF vehicle7. Brake band AT-437¬
8. Forward clutch AT-412¬
9. High clutch AT-407¬
Races extremely fast or slips in
changing from ªD
4ºorªD3ºtoªD1º
when depressing pedal.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-80¬
2. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
3. Line pressure test AT-84¬
4. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-176 AT-239
5. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
OFF vehicle6. Forward clutch AT-412¬
7. Forward one-way clutch AT-423¬
8. Low one-way clutchAT-359,
AT-360AT-360
Vehicle will not run in any position.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-80¬
2. Control cable adjustment AT-352¬
3. Line pressure test AT-84¬
4. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-176 AT-239
OFF vehicle5. Oil pump AT-384¬
6. High clutch AT-407¬
7. Brake band AT-437¬
8. Low & reverse brake AT-419¬
9. Torque converter AT-366¬
10. Parking components AT-446¬
Transmission noise in ªDº, ª2º, ª1º
and ªRº positions.ON vehicle 1. Fluid level AT-80¬
OFF vehicle 2. Torque converter AT-366¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-114

2 CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly connector in engine compartment.
3. Check resistance between terminals 6 and 7 when A/T is cold.
Resistance:
Cold [20ÉC (68ÉF)]
Approximately 2.5 kW
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4. Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-II)©GO TO 3.
OK (Without CONSULT-
II)©GO TO 4.
NG©1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check the following items:
+A/T fluid temperature sensor
Refer to ªComponent Inspectionº, AT-171.
+Harness of terminal cord assembly for short or open
3 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL OF A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR (WITH CONSULT-II)
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Select ªECU INPUT SIGNALSº in ªDATA MONITORº mode for ªA/Tº with CONSULT-II.
3. Read out the value of ªFLUID TEMP SEº.
Voltage:
Cold [20ÉC (68ÉF)]®Hot [80ÉC (176ÉF)]:
Approximately 1.5V®0.5V
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Check the following item:
+Harness for short or open between TCM, ECM and terminal cord assembly (Main har-
ness)
+Ground circuit for ECM
Refer to EC-178, ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLYº.
BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEMP SENSOR CIRCUIT AND TCM
POWER SOURCE)
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
AT-169

5 CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly connector in engine compartment.
3. Check resistance between terminals 6 and 7 when A/T is cold.
Resistance:
Cold [20ÉC (68ÉF)]
Approximately 2.5 kW
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4. Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-II)©GO TO 2.
OK (Without CONSULT-
II)©GO TO 3.
NG©1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check the following items:
+A/T fluid temperature sensor
Refer to ªComponent Inspectionº, AT-194.
+Harness of terminal cord assembly for short or open
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Component InspectionNJAT0271A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSORNJAT0271S01+For removal, refer to AT-351.
+Check resistance between two terminals while changing tem-
perature as shown at left.
Temperature ÉC (ÉF) Resistance
20 (68) Approximately 2.5 kW
80 (176) Approximately 0.3 kW
DTC P0710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUITEURO-OBD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
AT-194