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Diagnostic Worksheet
1.❏ Read the Fail-safe and listen to customer complaints.AT-57, "Infor-
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2.❏ CHECK A/T FLUIDA NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual AT-58
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
Diagnostic Worksheet
1.❏ Read the Fail-safe and listen to customer complaints.AT-57, "Infor-
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2.❏ CHECK A/T FLUIDA](/manual-img/5/57350/w960_57350-1513.png)
AT-58
[EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
Diagnostic Worksheet
1.❏ Read the Fail-safe and listen to customer complaints.AT-57, "Infor-
mation from
Customer"
2.❏ CHECK A/T FLUIDAT-63, "A/T
Fluid Check"❏ Leakage (Follow specified procedure)
❏ Fluid condition
❏ Fluid level
3.❏ Perform STALL TEST and LINE PRESSURE TEST.AT-64, "
Stall
Te s t",AT- 6 7 ,
"Line Pres-
sure Test"
❏ Stall test — Mark possible damaged components/others.
❏ Torque converter one-way clutch
❏ Reverse clutch
❏ Forward clutch
❏ Overrun clutch
❏ Forward one-way clutch❏ Low & reverse brake
❏ Low one-way clutch
❏ Engine
❏ Line pressure is low
❏ Clutches and brakes except high clutch and
brake band are OK
❏ Line Pressure test — Suspected parts:
4.❏ Perform all ROAD TEST and mark required procedures.AT-68, "
Road
Te s t"
4-
1.Check before engine is started.AT-70, "1.
CHECK
BEFORE
ENGINE IS
STARTED"
❏ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCE-
DURE. — Mark detected items.
❏ PNP switch, AT- 111
.
❏ A/T fluid temperature sensor, AT- 11 7
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution sensor), AT-123
.
❏ Engine speed signal, AT-129
.
❏ Torque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT- 1 5 9
.
❏ Line pressure solenoid valve, AT-164
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve A, AT-171
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve B, AT-176
.
❏ Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor, AT-181
.
❏ Overrun clutch solenoid valve, AT-187
.
❏ PNP & overdrive control switches, and throttle position sensor, AT- 2 3 7
.
❏ Batt/fluid temp sen (A/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source), AT-195
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·MTR, AT- 2 0 1
.
❏ CAN communication line, AT-192
.
❏ Control unit (RAM), control unit (ROM), AT- 2 0 5
.
❏ Control unit (EEP ROM), AT- 2 0 7
.
❏ Battery
❏ Others
4-
2.Check at idleAT-71, "
2.
CHECK AT
IDLE"❏ 1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On, AT- 2 11 .
❏ 2. Engine Cannot Be Started In “P” And “N” Position, AT- 2 1 2
.
❏ 3. In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or Backward When Pushed, AT- 2 1 3
.
❏ 4. In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves, AT- 2 1 4
.
❏ 5. Large Shock. “N” → “R” Position, AT-215
.
❏ 6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In “R” Position, AT- 2 1 6
.
❏ 7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In “D”, “2” Or “1” Position, AT-219
.
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AT- 7 8 ,
"Cruise Test
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Part-1
❏ 8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1 , AT- 2 2 1 .
❏ 9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1→ D2 Or Does Not Kickdown: D4→ D2 , AT- 2 2 3 .
❏ 10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2→ D3 , AT- 2 2 5 .
❏ 11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ D4 , AT-227 .
❏ 12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up, AT- 2 3 0
.
❏ 13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition, AT- 2 3 1
.
❏ 14. Lock-up Is Not Released, AT- 2 3 2
.
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4→ D3 ), AT-233 .
Part-2AT- 8 1 ,
"Cruise Test
— Part 2"❏ 16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D1 , AT- 2 3 4 .
❏ 9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1→ D2 Or Does Not Kickdown: D4→ D2 , AT- 2 2 3 .
❏ 10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2→ D3 , AT- 2 2 5 .
❏ 11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ D4 , AT-227 .
Part-3AT- 8 3 ,
"Cruise Test
— Part 3"❏ 17. A/T Does Not Shift: D4→ D3 When Overdrive Control Switch “ON” → “OFF”, AT- 2 3 5 .
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4→ D3 ), AT-233 .
❏ 18. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ 22 , When Selector Lever “D” → “2” Position, AT-235 .
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4→ D3 ), AT-233 .
❏ 19. A/T Does Not Shift: 2
2→ 11 , When Selector Lever “2” → “1” Position, AT-236 .
❏ 20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake, AT- 2 3 7
.
❏ 21. TCM Self-diagnosis Does Not Activate (PNP & Overdrive Control Switches, and Throttle Position
Sensor Circuit Checks), AT- 2 3 7
.
❏ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCE-
DURE — Mark detected items.
❏ PNP switch, AT- 111
.
❏ A/T fluid temperature sensor, AT- 11 7
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution sensor), AT- 1 2 3
.
❏ Engine speed signal, AT- 1 2 9
.
❏ Torque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT-159
.
❏ Line pressure solenoid valve, AT-164
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve A, AT- 1 7 1
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve B, AT- 1 7 6
.
❏ Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor, AT-181
.
❏ Overrun clutch solenoid valve, AT- 1 8 7
.
❏ PNP & overdrive control switches, and throttle position sensor, AT- 2 3 7
.
❏ A/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source, AT-195
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·MTR, AT-201
.
❏ CAN communication line, AT- 1 9 2
❏ Control unit (RAM), control unit (ROM), AT-205 .
❏ Control unit (EEP ROM), AT-207
.
❏ Battery
❏ Others
5.❏ For self-diagnosis NG items, inspect each component. Repair or replace the damaged parts.AT- 5 0 , "
Diag-
nostic Proce-
dure Without
CONSULT-II"
6.❏ Perform all ROAD TEST and re-mark required procedures.AT- 6 8 , "Road
Te s t"
7.❏ Perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE for following MI indicating items and check out NG items.
Refer toEC-37, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" .EC section
❏ DTC (P0731) A/T 1st gear function, AT- 1 3 3
.
❏ DTC (P0732) A/T 2nd gear function, AT-139
.
❏ DTC (P0733) A/T 3rd gear function, AT- 1 4 5
.
❏ DTC (P0734) A/T 4th gear function, AT- 1 5 1
.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
*1:AT-57, "Information from Customer"*2:AT-58, "Diagnostic Worksheet"*3:AT-7, "Service Notice or Precau-
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*1:AT-57, "Information from Customer"*2:AT-58, "Diagnostic Worksheet"*3:AT-7, "Service Notice or Precau-
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
*1:AT-57, "Information from Customer"*2:AT-58, "Diagnostic Worksheet"*3:AT-7, "Service Notice or Precau-
tions"
*4:AT-63, "A/T Fluid Check"*5:AT-64, "Stall Test" and AT- 6 7 , "Line Pressure
Te s t"
*6:AT- 6 8 , "Road Test"
*7:AT-41, "CONSULT-II"*8:AT-37, "ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION"
*9:AT- 5 0 , "Diagnostic Procedure
Without CONSULT-II"
*10:AT- 111 , "DTC P0705 PARK/NEU-
TRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH"
*11:AT-123, "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)"
and AT- 2 0 5 , "DTC CONTROL UNIT (RAM),
CONTROL UNIT (ROM)" to AT-207, "DTC
CONTROL UNIT (EEP ROM)"
*12:AT- 2 11 , "1. O/D OFF Indicator
Lamp Does Not Come On"
*13:AT-237, "20. Vehicle Does Not
Decelerate By Engine Brake"
*14:AT-86, "Symptom Chart"*15:AT- 3 9 , "HOW TO ERASE DTC"
*16:AT- 111 , "DTC P0705 PARK/NEU-
TRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH"
*17:AT-123, "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)"
and AT- 2 0 5 , "DTC CONTROL UNIT (RAM),
CONTROL UNIT (ROM)" to AT-207, "DTC
CONTROL UNIT (EEP ROM)"
*18:EC-429, "Emission-related Diag-
nostic Information"
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A/T Fluid CheckECS007NW
FLUID LEAKAGE CHECK
1. Clean area suspected of leaking. — for example, mating surface
of converter housing and transmission case.
2. Start engine, apply foot brake, place selector lever in “D” posi-
tion and wait a few minutes.
3. Stop engine.
4. Check for fluid leakage.
FLUID CONDITION CHECK
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Refer to AT-13, "Checking A/T Fluid" .
SAT767B
SAT288G
Fluid color Suspected problem
Dark or black with burned odor Wear of frictional material
Milky pink Water contamination — Road water
entering through filler tube or breather
Varnished fluid, light to dark brown and
tackyOxidation — Over or under filling, —
Overheating
SAT638A
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Stall Test
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STALL TEST PROCEDURE
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Stall Test
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STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1. 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.
3. Set parking brake and block wheels.
4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
●It is good practice to mark the point of specified engine
rpm on indicator.
5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in D
position.
6. Accelerate to wide open throttle gradually while applying foot
brake.
7. Quickly note the engine stall revolution and immediately release
throttle.
●During test, never hold throttle wide open for more than 5
seconds.
Stall revolution:
8. Move selector lever to “N” position.
9. Cool off ATF.
●Run engine at idle for at least one minute.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 with selector lever in “2”, “1” and “R”
positions.ATF operating temperature:
50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
SAT647B
SAT513G
SAT514G
QG18DE 2,300 - 2,750 rpm
SAT771B
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The test result and possible damaged components relating to each result are shown in the illustrations on next
page.
In order to pinpoint the possible damaged components, follow the WORK FLOW shown in AT-60, "
Work Flow"
(EURO-OBD).
NOTE:
Stall revolution is too high in “D”, “2” or “1” position:
●Slippage occurs in 1st gear but not in 2nd and 3rd gears...... Low one-way clutch slippage
●Slippage occurs in the following gears:
1st through 3rd gears in “D” position and engine brake functions with overdrive control switch set to
“OFF”.
1st and 2nd gears in “2” position and engine brake functions with accelerator pedal released (fully closed
throttle)...... Forward clutch or forward one-way clutch slippage
Stall revolution is too high in R position:
●Engine brake does not function in “1” position...... Low & reverse brake slippage
●Engine brake functions in “1” position...... Reverse clutch slippage
Stall revolution within specifications:
●Vehicle does not achieve speed of more than 80 km/h (50 MPH)...... One-way clutch seizure in torque
converter housing
CAUTION:
Be careful since automatic fluid temperature increases abnormally.
●Slippage occurs in 3rd and 4th gears in “D” position...... High clutch slippage
●Slippage occurs in 2nd and 4th gear in “D” position...... Brake band slippage
●Engine brake does not function in 2nd and 3rd gears in “D” position, 2nd gear in “2” position, and 1st gear
in “1” position with overdrive control switch set to “OFF”.
Stall revolution less than specifications:
●Poor acceleration during starts...... One-way clutch seizure in torque converter
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LINE PRESSURE TEST PORTS
Location of line pressure test ports are shown in the illustration.
●Always replace pressure plugs as they are self-sealing
bolts.
LINE PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE
1. 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 AT F
reach operating temperature.
3. Install pressure gauge to corresponding line pressure port.
4. Set parking brake and block wheels.
●Continue to depress brake pedal fully while line pressure test is being performed at stall speed.
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 AT- 5 1 5 , "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS (SDS)" .
SAT561J
ATF operating temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 -176°F)
SAT647B
UAT008
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JUDGEMENT OF LINE PRESSURE TEST
Road TestECS007NZ
DESCRIPTION
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JUDGEMENT OF LINE PRESSURE TEST
Road TestECS007NZ
DESCRIPTION
●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
●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.
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
●Line pressure leakage between oil strainer and pressure regulator valve
●Clogged strainer
Line pressure is low in particular posi-
tion.
●Line pressure leakage between manual valve and particular clutch
●For example, line pressure is:
− Low in “R” and “1” positions, but
− Normal in “D” and “2” positions.
Therefore, fluid leakage exists at or around low and reverse brake circuit.
Refer to AT- 1 8 , "
Shift Mechanism" .
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
SAT786A
SAT496G