
AAT470A
+When connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or
from TCM, take care not to damage pin terminals (bend or
break).
Make sure that there are not any bends or breaks on TCM
pin terminal, when connecting pin connectors.
MEF040DA
+Before replacing TCM, perform TCM input/output signal
inspection and make sure whether TCM functions prop-
erly or not. (See page AT-58.)
SAT652J
+After performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, perform
ªDTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) CONFIRMATION PROCE-
DUREº.
The DTC should not be displayed in the ªDTC CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDUREº if the repair is completed.
+It is very important to perform functional tests whenever they
are indicated.
+Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings,
seals and gaskets when assembling.
+When the CVT drain plug is removed, only some of the fluid is
drained. Old CVT fluid will remain in torque converter and CVT
fluid cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under ªChanging CVT Fluidº in
the MA section when changing CVT fluid.
Service Notice or PrecautionsNLAT0004FAIL-SAFENLAT0004S01The TCM has an electronic Fail-Safe (limp home mode). This allows the vehicle to be driven even if a major
electrical input/output device circuit is damaged.
Under Fail-Safe, the vehicle always runs even with a shift lever position of ªLº or ªDº. The customer may com-
plain of sluggish or poor acceleration.
When the ignition key is turned ªONº following Fail-Safe operation, SPORT indicator lamp blinks for about 8
seconds. [For ªTCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)º, refer to AT-28.]
The blinking of the SPORT indicator lamp for about 8 seconds will appear only once and be cleared. The cus-
tomer may resume normal driving conditions.
Always follow the ªWORK FLOWº (Refer to AT-44).
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-7 

Control System=NLAT0014OUTLINENLAT0014S01The CVT senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors. It always controls the optimum shift
position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
SWITCHES AND SENSORS
cTCM
cACTUATORS
PNP switch
Throttle position sensor
Closed throttle position switch
Wide open throttle position
switch
Engine speed signal
CVT fluid temperature sensor
CVT fluid pressure sensor
Primary speed sensor
Secondary speed sensor
Stop lamp switch
SPORT mode switch
ABS control unitShift control
Line pressure control
Lock-up control
Fail-safe control
Self-diagnosis
CONSULT-II communication line
control
Duet-EA control
On board diagnosisStep motor
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
SPORT indicator lamp
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control System
AT-15 

TCM FUNCTION=NLAT0014S03The function of the TCM is to:
+Receive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.
+Determine required line pressure, shifting point and lock-up operation.
+Send required output signals to the step motor and the respective solenoids.
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL OF TCMNLAT0014S04
Switches, sensors and actuators Function
InputPNP switch Detects select lever position and sends a signal to TCM.
Throttle position sensor Detects throttle valve position and sends a signal to TCM.
Closed throttle position switch Detects throttle valve's fully-closed position and sends a signal to TCM.
Wide open throttle position switchDetects a throttle valve position of greater than 1/2 of full throttle and
sends a signal to TCM.
Engine speed signal From ECM.
CVT fluid temperature sensor Detects transmission fluid temperature and sends a signal to TCM.
CVT fluid pressure sensor Detects transmission fluid pressure and sends a signal to TCM.
Primary speed sensor Detects primary pulley rpm and sends a signal to TCM.
Secondary speed sensor Detects secondary pulley rpm and sends a signal to TCM.
Stop lamp switchSends a signal to the TCM relaying the operation condition of the brake
pedal.
SPORT mode switchSends a signal to the TCM relaying the operation condition of the SPORT
mode switch.
ABS control unit Sends a signal to the TCM operation condition of the ABS.
OutputStep motor Regulates pulley position in relation to a signal sent from TCM.
Line pressure solenoid valveRegulates (or decreases) line pressure suited to driving conditions in rela-
tion to a signal sent from TCM.
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valveRegulates (or decreases) lock-up pressure suited to driving conditions in
relation to a signal sent from TCM.
SPORT indicator lamp Shows the operation condition of the SPORT mode switch.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control System (Cont'd)
AT-17 

IntroductionNLAT0017The CVT system has two self-diagnostic systems.
The first is the emission-related on board diagnostic system (EURO-OBD) performed by the TCM in combi-
nation with the ECM. The malfunction is indicated by the MI (malfunction indicator) and is stored as a DTC in
the ECM memory but not the TCM memory.
The second is the TCM original self-diagnosis indicated by the CVT indicator (warning) lamp or SPORT indi-
cator lamp. The malfunction is stored in the TCM memory. The detected items are overlapped with EURO-
OBD self-diagnostic items. For detail, refer to AT-28.
EURO-OBD Function for CVT SystemNLAT0018The ECM provides emission-related on board diagnostic (EURO-OBD) functions for the CVT system. One
function is to receive a signal from the TCM used with EURO-OBD-related parts of the CVT system. The sig-
nal is sent to the ECM when a malfunction occurs in the corresponding EURO-OBD-related part. The other
function is to indicate a diagnostic result by means of the MI (malfunction indicator) on the instrument panel.
Sensors, switches and solenoid valves are used as sensing elements.
The MI automatically illuminates in Two Trip Detection Logic when a malfunction is sensed in relation to CVT
system parts.
EURO-OBD Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)NLAT0020HOW TO READ DTC AND 1ST TRIP DTCNLAT0020S01DTC and 1st trip DTC can be read by the following methods.
1.(
No Tools)The number of blinks of the malfunction indicator in the Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Di-
agnostic Results) Examples: 0705, 0710, 0715, 0720, etc. For details, refer to EC section [ªMalfunction
Indicator (MI)º, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº].
These DTCs are controlled by NISSAN.
2.(
with CONSULT-II orGST)CONSULT-II or GST (Generic Scan Tool) Examples: P0705, P0710,
P0720, P0725, etc.
These DTCs are prescribed by ISO15031-6.
(CONSULT-II also displays the malfunctioning component or system.)
+1st trip DTC No. is the same as DTC No.
+Output of the diagnostic trouble code indicates that the indicated circuit has a malfunction.
However, in case of the Mode II and GST they do not indicate whether the malfunction is still
occurring or occurred in the past and returned to normal.
CONSULT-II can identify them as shown below. Therefore, using CONSULT-II (if available) is rec-
ommended.
A sample of CONSULT-II display for DTC is shown at left. DTC or 1st trip DTC of a malfunction is displayed
in SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS mode for ªENGINEº with CONSULT-II. Time data indicates how many times
the vehicle was driven after the last detection of a DTC.
SAT250K
If the DTC is being detected currently, the time data will be ª0º.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONEURO-OBD
Introduction
AT-18 

SAT250K
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CONSULT-II)NLAT0022S021. Turn on CONSULT-II and touch ªENGINEº for EURO-OBD
detected items or touch ªCVTº for TCM self-diagnosis.
If CVT is not displayed, check TCM power supply and ground
circuit. Refer to AT-58. If result is NG, refer to EL section
(ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº).
SAT987J
2. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº.
Display shows malfunction experienced since the last erasing
operation.
CONSULT-II performs REAL TIME DIAGNOSIS.
Also, any malfunction detected while in this mode will be dis-
played at real time.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT TEST MODENLAT0022S03
Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, ªSELF-
DIAG RESULTSº test mode)
Malfunction is detected when ...TCM self-diagnosis EURO-OBD (DTC)
Available by
SPORT
indicator lamp
ªCVTº on CON-
SULT-IIAvailable by
malfunction
indicator*2,
ªENGINEº on CON-
SULT-II or GST ªCVTº ªENGINEº
PNP switch circuit+TCM does not receive the correct volt-
age signal (based on the gear posi-
tion) from the switch.Ð P0705
PNP SW/CIRCUITPNP SW/CIRC
Primary speed sensor+TCM does not receive the proper volt-
age signal from the sensor.
X P0715
I/P PULLY SPD SIGPRI SPEED SIG/
CIRC
Output pulley speed signal+TCM does not receive the proper volt-
age signal from the sensor.
X P0720
O/P PULLY SPD
SIGVEH SPD SEN/CIR
A/T
T/C clutch solenoid valve+TCM detects an improper voltage
drop when it tries to operate the sole-
noid valve.X P0740
T/C CLUTCH
SOL/VTCC SOLENOID/
CIRC
Line pressure solenoid valve+TCM detects an improper voltage
drop when it tries to operate the sole-
noid valve.X P0745
LINE PRESSURE
S/VL/PRESS SOL/
CIRC
Throttle position sensor+TCM receives an excessively low or
high voltage from the sensor.
X P1705
THROTTLE POSI
SENTP SEN/CIRC A/T
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONEURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
AT-22 

Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, ªSELF-
DIAG RESULTSº test mode)
Malfunction is detected when ...TCM self-diagnosis EURO-OBD (DTC)
Available by
SPORT
indicator lamp
ªCVTº on CON-
SULT-IIAvailable by
malfunction
indicator*2,
ªENGINEº on CON-
SULT-II or GST ªCVTº ªENGINEº
Engine speed signal+TCM does not receive the proper volt-
age signal from the ECM.X P0725
ENGINE SPEED SIG
CVT fluid temperature sensor+TCM receives an excessively low or
high voltage from the sensor.
X P0710
FLUID TEMP SEN ATF TEMP SEN/
CIRC
Stepping motor circuit+Not proper voltage change of the
TCM terminal when operating step
motor.X P1777
STEP MOTOR STEP MOTOR/
CIRC
Stepping motor function+Step motor is not operating according
to the TCM.
X P1778
ÐSTEP MOTOR/
FNCTN
Line pressure sensor+TCM receives an excessively low or
high voltage from the sensor.
X P1791
LINE PRESSURE
SENLINE PRESS SEN
CVT SAFE FUNCTION+TCM is malfunctioning.
XÐ
CVT SAFE FUNC-
TIONÐ
TCM (RAM)+TCM memory (RAM) is malfunction-
ing.
ÐÐ
CONTROL UNIT
(RAM)Ð
TCM (ROM)+TCM memory (ROM) is malfunction-
ing.
ÐÐ
CONTROL UNIT
(ROM)Ð
TCM (EEP ROM)+TCM memory (EEP ROM) is malfunc-
tioning.
ÐÐ
CONTROL UNIT
(EEP ROM)Ð
Initial start+This is not a malfunction message
(Whenever shutting off a power sup-
ply to the TCM, this message appears
on the screen.)XÐ
*INITIAL START*
Ð
No failure
(NO SELF DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE INDI-
CATED FURTHER TESTING MAY BE
REQUIRED**)+No failure has been detected.
XX
X: Applicable
Ð: Not applicable
*1: These malfunctions cannot be displayed by MI
if another malfunction is assigned to MI.
*2: Refer to EC section [ªMalfunction Indicator (MI)º, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº].
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONEURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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![NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001  Service Repair Manual DATA MONITOR MODE (CVT)NLAT0022S04
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain sig-
nals
Vehicle speed sensor
(Secondary speed sensor)VHCL SPEED
SE
[km/h] or [mph] X Ð+Vehicle  NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001  Service Repair Manual DATA MONITOR MODE (CVT)NLAT0022S04
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain sig-
nals
Vehicle speed sensor
(Secondary speed sensor)VHCL SPEED
SE
[km/h] or [mph] X Ð+Vehicle](/manual-img/5/57352/w960_57352-24.png)
DATA MONITOR MODE (CVT)NLAT0022S04
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain sig-
nals
Vehicle speed sensor
(Secondary speed sensor)VHCL SPEED
SE
[km/h] or [mph] X Ð+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).
Throttle position sensor THRTL POS
SEN
[V]XÐ+Throttle position sensor
signal voltage is dis-
played.Ð
CVT fluid temperature
sensorFLUID TEMP
SE
[V]
XÐ+CVT fluid temperature
sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
+Signal voltage lowers
as fluid temperature
rises.Ð
Battery voltage BATTERY VOLT
[V]XÐ+Source voltage of TCM
is displayed.Ð
Engine speed ENGINE
SPEED
[rpm] X X+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 running.
P/N position switch N POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of
P/N position SW is dis-
played.Ð
R position switch R POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of R
position SW is dis-
played.Ð
D position switch D POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of D
position SW is dis-
played.Ð
Sport mode switch S POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
Sport mode SW, is dis-
played.Ð
L position switch L POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of L
position SW, is dis-
played.Ð
Closed throttle position
switchCLOSED
THL/SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
closed throttle position
SW, is displayed.Ð
Wide open throttle position
switchW/O THRL/
P-SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
wide open throttle posi-
tion SW, is displayed.Ð
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONEURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
AT-24 
![NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001  Service Repair Manual Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain sig-
nals
P/N position switch N POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of
P/N position SW is dis-
played.Ð
R po NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001  Service Repair Manual Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain sig-
nals
P/N position switch N POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of
P/N position SW is dis-
played.Ð
R po](/manual-img/5/57352/w960_57352-33.png)
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
TCM input
signalsMain sig-
nals
P/N position switch N POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of
P/N position SW is dis-
played.Ð
R position switch R POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of R
position SW is dis-
played.Ð
D position switch D POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of D
position SW is dis-
played.Ð
Sport mode switch S POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
Sport mode SW, is dis-
played.Ð
L position switch L POSITION
SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of L
position SW, is dis-
played.Ð
Closed throttle position
switchCLOSED
THL/SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
closed throttle position
SW, is displayed.Ð
Wide open throttle position
switchW/O THRL/
P-SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
wide open throttle posi-
tion SW, is displayed.Ð
Selector lever position SLCT LVR POSI
ÐX+Selector lever position
data, used for computa-
tion by TCM, is dis-
played.+A specific value used for
control is displayed if fail-
safe is activated due to
error.
Vehicle speed VEHICLE
SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]ÐX+Vehicle speed data,
used for computation
by TCM, is displayed.Ð
Throttle position THROTTLE
POSI
[/8]ÐX+Throttle position data,
used for computation
by TCM, is displayed.+A specific value used for
control is displayed if fail-
safe is activated due to
error.
Line pressure duty LINE PRES
DTY
[%] Ð X+Control value of line
pressure solenoid
valve, computed by
TCM from each input
signal, is displayed.Ð
Torque converter clutch
solenoid valve dutyTCC S/V DUTY
[%]
ÐX+Control value of torque
converter clutch sole-
noid valve, computed
by TCM from each
input signal, is dis-
played.Ð
Self-diagnosis display
lamp
(SPORT indicator lamp)PAT MONI
LAMP
[ON/OFF]ÐX+Control status of
SPORT indicator lamp
is displayed.Ð
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
AT-33