2003 NISSAN TEANA brake fluid

AT-40
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4. 4-3.“Cruise Test”AT- 5 0
Part 1
❏ AT-182, "
Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" .
❏ AT-184, "
A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2 or Does Not Kickdown: D4 → D2" .
❏ AT-186, "
A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3" .
❏ AT-188, "
A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4" .
❏ AT-191, "
A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up" .
❏ AT-193, "
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" .
❏ AT-195, "
Lock-up Is Not Released" .
❏ AT-195, "
Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D4 → D3 )" .
Part 2AT- 5 1
❏ AT-182, "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" .
❏ AT- 1 8 4 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2 or Does Not Kickdown: D4 → D2" .
❏ AT-186, "
A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3" .
❏ AT-188, "
A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4" .
Part 3AT- 5 2
❏ AT-197, "A/T Does Not Shift: D4 → 33 , When A/T Selector Lever “D” → “3”" .
❏ AT-203, "
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake (D4 → 33 )" .
❏ AT-198, "
A/T Does Not Shift: 33 → 22 , When Selector Lever “3” → “2” Position" .
❏ AT-205, "
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake (33 → 22 )" .
❏ AT-200, "
A/T Does Not Shift: 22 → 11 , When Selector Lever “2” → “1” Position" .
❏ AT-208, "
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake (22 → 11 )" .
❏ Perform self-diagnostics. Enter checks for detected items. AT- 6 9
, AT- 7 6 .
❏ AT-133, "
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" .
❏ AT-80, "
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR·A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)" .
❏ AT-86, "
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR" .
❏ AT-120, "
TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR" .
❏ AT-90, "
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A" .
❏ AT-95, "
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B" .
❏ AT-100, "
OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-105, "
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-110, "
BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEMP SENSOR CIRCUIT AND TCM POWER
SOURCE)" .
❏ AT-116, "
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
❏ AT-136, "
A/T 1ST GEAR FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-140, "
A/T 2ND GEAR FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-143, "
A/T 3RD GEAR FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-146, "
A/T 4TH GEAR FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-151, "
A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)" .
❏ AT-126, "
LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-156, "
CONTROL UNIT (RAM)" .
❏ AT-157, "
CONTROL UNIT (ROM)" .
5.❏ For self-diagnosis NG items, inspect each component. Repair or replace the damaged parts.
6.❏ Perform “Road Test”.AT- 4 8
7.❏ Perform the Diagnostic Procedures for all remaining items marked NG. Repair or replace the damaged parts.
Refer to the Symptom Chart when you perform the procedures. (The chart also shows some other possible
symptoms and the component inspection orders.)AT- 5 5
8.❏ Erase DTC from TCM and ECM memories.AT- 6 9AT- 7 9

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Inspections Before Trouble DiagnosisBCS00102
A/T FLUID CHECK
Fluid Leakage and Fluid Level Check
Inspect for A/T fluid leakage and check the A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 4 , "Checking A/T Fluid" .
A/T Fluid Condition Check
Inspect the A/T fluid condition.
STALL TEST
Stall Test Procedure
1. Check ATF and engine oil levels. If necessary, add ATF and oil.
2. Drive vehicle for approximately 10 minutes or until ATF and
engine 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.
Fluid status Conceivable Cause Required Operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state)Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the ATF and check the A/T
main unit and the vehicle for mal-
functions (wire harnesses, cooler
pipes, etc.)
Milky white or
cloudyWater in the ATFReplace the ATF and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
inUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
A/TReplace the ATF and check for
improper operation of the A/T.
SAT638A
ATF operating temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
SAT647B
SCIA7463E
SCIA5703E

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6. Accelerate to wide open throttle gradually while applying foot
brake.
7. Quickly note the engine stall revolution and immediately release
throttle.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
8. Move selector lever to “N” position.
9. Cool off ATF.
CAUTION:
Run engine at idle for at leas 1 minute.
10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 with selector lever in “3”, “2”, “1” and
“R” positions.
Judgement of Stall Test
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, refer to AT- 3 7 , "
Work Flow Chart" .
NOTE:
Stall revolution is too high in “D”, “3”, “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 selector lever set to “3” position.
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 with 3rd position switch set to ON, 2nd
gear in “2” position, and 1st gear in “1” position. ..... Overrun clutch slippage
Stall revolution less than specifications:

Poor acceleration during starts. ..... One-way clutch seizure in torque converterStall revolution
For QR20DE engine models:
2,400 - 2,850 rpm
For VQ23DE engine models:
2,400 - 2,900 rpm
SAT514G
SCIA5704E

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5. Start engine and measure line pressure at idle and stall speed.
CAUTION:

Keep the brake pedal pressed all the way down during
measurement.

When measuring line pressure at stall speed, refer to AT-
43, "STALL TEST" .
Line Pressure
Judgement of Line Pressure Test
SAT493G
Engine speed rpmLine pressure kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
“D”, “3”, “2” and “1” positions “R” position
Idle 500 (5.00, 5.1, 73) 778 (7.78, 7.9, 113)
Stall 1,233 (12.33, 12.6, 179) 1,918 (19.18, 19.6, 278)
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 posi-
tion.

Fluid pressure leakage between manual valve and particular clutch

For example, line pressure is:
− Low in “R” and “1” positions, but
− Normal in “D”, “3” and “2” positions.
Therefore, fluid leakage exists at or around low and reverse brake circuit.
Refer to AT-18, "
CLUTCH AND BAND CHART" .
Line pressure is high.

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

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.

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

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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Symptom ChartBCS0010B
Numbers are arranged in order of inspection.
Perform inspections starting with number one and work up.
Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic item Reference page
No Lock-up
Engagement/
TCC InoperativeTorque converter
is not locked up.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
3. PNP switchAT- 1 6 1
4. Engine speed signalAT- 11 6
5. A/T fluid temperature sensorAT- 11 0
6. Line pressure testAT- 4 6
7. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 0 5
8. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
OFF vehicle 9. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
Torque converter
clutch piston slip.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid levelAT- 1 4
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
3. Line pressure testAT- 4 6
4. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 0 5
5. Line pressure solenoid valveAT- 1 2 6
6. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
OFF vehicle 7. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
Lock-up point is
extremely high or
low.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
3. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 0 5
4. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
Shift ShockSharp shock in
shifting from “N”
to “D” position.ON vehicle1. Engine idle speed
EC-45
*1, EC-387*2
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
3. Line pressure testAT- 4 6
4. A/T fluid temperature sensorAT- 11 0
5. Engine speed signalAT- 11 6
6. Line pressure solenoid valveAT- 1 2 6
7. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
8. N-D accumulatorAT- 2 2 5
OFF vehicle 9. Forward clutchAT- 3 0 7
Too sharp a
shock in change
from D
1 to D2 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Line pressure testAT- 4 6
3. Accumulator servo releaseAT- 2 2 5
4. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
5. A/T fluid temperature sensorAT- 11 0
OFF vehicle 6. Brake bandAT- 3 2 9

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Shift ShockToo sharp a
shock in change
from D
2 to D3 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Line pressure testAT- 4 6
3. Control valve assemblyAT-225
OFF vehicle4. High clutchAT-3015. Brake bandAT-329
Too sharp a
shock in change
from D
3 to D4 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Line pressure testAT- 4 6
3. Control valve assemblyAT-225
OFF vehicle4. Brake bandAT-3295. Overrun clutchAT-307
6. Forward one-way clutchAT-319
Gear change
shock felt during
deceleration by
releasing acceler-
ator pedal.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
2. Line pressure testAT- 4 6
3. Overrun clutch solenoid valveAT-100
4. Control valve assemblyAT-225
Large shock
changing from 1
2
to 1
1 in “1” posi-
tion.ON vehicle 1. Control valve assemblyAT-225OFF vehicle 2. Low & reverse brakeAT-315
Improper Shift
TimingToo high a gear
change point from
D
1 to D2 , from
D
2 to D3 , from
D
3 to D4 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
4. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 9 5
Gear change
directly from D
1
to D
3 occurs.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid levelAT- 1 4
2. Accumulator servo releaseAT-225
OFF vehicle 3. Brake bandAT-329
Too high a
change point from
D
4 to D3 , from
D
3 to D 2 , from
D
2 to D1 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
Kickdown does
not operate when
depressing pedal
in D
4 within kick-
down vehicle
speed.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
4. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 9 5
Kickdown oper-
ates or engine
overruns when
depressing pedal
in D
4 beyond
kickdown vehicle
speed limit.ON vehicle1. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0
, AT- 8 6
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
4. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 9 5
Gear change
from 2
2 to 23 in
“2” position.ON vehicle1. PNP switchAT-161
2. A/T positionAT-215
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Improper Shift
TimingGear change
from 11 to 12 in
“1” position.ON vehicle1. PNP switchAT- 1 6 12. A/T positionAT- 2 1 5
No Down ShiftFailure to change
gear from D
4 to
D
3 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid levelAT- 1 4
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
3. Overrun clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 0 0
4. Shift solenoid valve A AT- 9 0
5. Line pressure solenoid valveAT- 1 2 6
6. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
OFF vehicle7. Brake bandAT- 3 2 98. Overrun clutchAT- 3 0 7
Failure to change
gear from D
3 to
D
2 or from D4 to
D
2 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid levelAT- 1 4
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
4. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 9 5
5. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
OFF vehicle6. High clutchAT- 3 0 17. Brake bandAT- 3 2 9
Failure to change
gear from D
2 to
D
1 or from D3 to
D
1 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid levelAT- 1 4
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
4. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 9 5
5. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
OFF vehicle6. Low one-way clutchAT- 2 5 57. High clutchAT- 3 0 1
8. Brake bandAT- 3 2 9
Failure to change
from 3
3 to 22
when changing
lever into “2” posi-
tion.
AT-198ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 9 5
3. Control valve assembly AT- 2 2 5
4. A/T positionAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle 5. Brake bandAT- 3 2 9
Does not change
from 1
2 to 11 in
“1” position.ON vehicle1. PNP switchAT- 1 6 1
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
4. Control valve assemblyAT- 2 2 5
5. Overrun clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 0 0
OFF vehicle6. Overrun clutchAT- 3 0 77. Low & reverse brakeAT- 3 1 5
Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic item Reference page

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No Up ShiftFailure to change
gear from D
1 to
D
2 .ON vehicle1. A/T positionAT-215
2. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
3. Control valve assemblyAT-225
4. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
5. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
OFF vehicle 6. Brake bandAT-329
Failure to change
gear from D
2 to
D
3 .ON vehicle1. A/T positionAT-215
2. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 9 5
3. Control valve assemblyAT-225
4. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
5. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272*1, EC-652*2
OFF vehicle6. High clutchAT-3017. Brake bandAT-329
Failure to change
gear from D
3 to
D
4 .ON vehicle 1. PNP switchAT-161
2. 3rd position switchAT-161
3. A/T positionAT-215
4. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
5. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
6. A/T fluid temperature sensorAT- 11 0
OFF vehicle 7. Brake band AT-329
A/T does not shift
to D
4 when driv-
ing with changing
lever into “D”
position.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
EC-272
*1, EC-652*2
2. PNP switchAT-161
3. 3rd position switchAT-161
4. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 8 0, AT- 8 6
5. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 9 0
6. Overrun clutch solenoid valveAT-100
7. Control valve assemblyAT-225
8. A/T fluid temperature sensorAT- 11 0
9. Line pressure solenoid valveAT-126
OFF vehicle10. Brake bandAT-32911. Overrun clutchAT-307
Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic item Reference page