2003 NISSAN TEANA Engine

CVT-24
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

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DTC Inspection Priority ChartBCS001GE
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
NOTE:
If DTC “U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT” is displayed with other DTCs, first perform the trouble diagnosis
for “DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE”. Refer to CVT-53
.
Fail-safeBCS001GF
The TCM has an electrical fail-safe mode. This mode makes it possible to operate even if there is an error in a
main electronic control input/output signal circuit.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
If any malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid, this function controls the CVT to make driving possible.
Output Speed Sensor (Secondary Speed Sensor)
The shift pattern is changed in accordance with throttle position when an unexpected signal is sent from the
output speed sensor (secondary speed sensor) to the TCM. The manual mode position and second position is
inhibited, and the transaxle is put in “D”.
Input Speed Sensor (Primary Speed Sensor)
The shift pattern is changed in accordance with throttle position and secondary speed (vehicle speed) when
an unexpected signal is sent from the input speed sensor (primary speed sensor) to the TCM. The manual
mode position and second position is inhibited, and the transaxle is put in “D”.
PNP Switch
If an unexpected signal is sent from the PNP switch to the TCM, the transaxle is put in “D”.
Manual Mode Switch
If an unexpected signal is sent from the manual mode switch to the TCM, the transaxle is put in “D”.
CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor
If an unexpected signal is sent from the CVT fluid temperature sensor to the TCM, the gear ratio in use before
receiving the unexpected signal is maintained or the gear ratio is controlled to keep engine speed under 5,000
rpm.
Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor A (Secondary Pressure Sensor)

If an unexpected signal is sent from the transmission fluid pressure sensor A (secondary pressure sensor)
to the TCM, the secondary pressure feedback control is stopped and the offset value obtained before the
non-standard condition occurs is used to control line pressure.

If transmission fluid pressure sensor A (secondary pressure sensor) error signal is input to TCM, second-
ary pressure feedback control stops, but line pressure is controlled normally.
Pressure Control Solenoid A (Line Pressure Solenoid)
If an unexpected signal is sent from the solenoid to the TCM, the pressure control solenoid A (line pressure
solenoid) is turned OFF to achieve the maximum fluid pressure.
Pressure Control Solenoid B (Secondary Pressure Solenoid)
If an unexpected signal is sent from the solenoid to the TCM, the pressure control solenoid B (secondary pres-
sure solenoid) is turned OFF to achieve the maximum fluid pressure.
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid
If an unexpected signal is sent from the solenoid to the TCM, the torque converter clutch solenoid is turned
OFF to cancel the lock-up.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1 U1000 CAN communication line
2 Except above

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Step Motor
If an unexpected signal is sent from the step motor to the TCM, the step motor coil phases “A” through “D” are
all turned OFF to hold the gear ratio used right before the non-standard condition occurred.
CVT Lock-up Select Solenoid
If an unexpected signal is sent from the solenoid to the TCM, the CVT lock-up select solenoid is turned OFF to
cancel the lock-up.
TCM Power Supply (Memory Back-up)
Transaxle assembly is protected by limiting the engine torque when the memory back-up power supply (for
controlling) from the battery is not supplied to TCM. Normal statues is restored when turning the ignition switch
OFF to ON after the normal power supply.
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate RepairBCS001GG
INTRODUCTION
The TCM receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor, PNP
switch and provides shift control or lock-up control via CVT solenoid
valves.
Input and output signals must always be correct and stable in the
operation of the CVT system. The CVT system must be in good
operating condition and be free of valve seizure, solenoid valve mal-
function, etc.
It is much more difficult to diagnose an error that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent errors are caused
by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this case, careful
checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the replacement of
good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the errors. A road test
with CONSULT-II or a circuit tester connected should be performed.
Follow the CVT-26, "
WORK FLOW" .
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with a
customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such errors, especially
intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and under
what conditions they occur. A “DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET” as
shown on the example (Refer to CVT-27
) should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for “conventional” errors first. This will
help troubleshoot driveability errors on an electronically controlled
engine vehicle.
Also check related Service bulletins.
SAT631IB
SAT632I
SEF234G

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DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
Information from Customer
KEY POINTS

WHAT..... Vehicle & CVT model

WHEN..... Date, Frequencies

WHERE..... Road conditions

HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Diagnostic Worksheet Chart
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Trans. Model Engine Mileage
Malfunction Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
Frequency❏ Continuous❏ Intermittent ( times a day)
Symptoms❏ Vehicle does not move. (❏ Any position❏ Particular position)
❏ No shift
❏ Lock-up malfunction
❏ Shift shock or slip (❏ N → D❏ N → R❏ Lock-up❏ Any drive position)
❏ Noise or vibration
❏ No pattern select
❏ Others
()
1❏ Read the item on cautions concerning fail-safe and understand the customer's complaintCVT-24
2❏ CVT fluid inspection
CVT-32❏ Leak (Repair leak location.)
❏ Sta te
❏ Amount
3❏ Stall test and line pressure test
CVT-32
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CVT-33
❏ Sta ll tes t
❏ Torque converter one-way clutch
❏ Reverse brake
❏ Forward clutch
❏ Steel belt❏ Engine
❏ Line pressure low
❏ Primary pulley
❏ Secondary pulley
❏ Line pressure inspection - Suspected part:

CVT-28
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4❏ Perform road testCVT-35
4-1.Check before engine is started CVT-37
❏ CVT-164, "CVT Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On"
❏ Perform self-diagnosis. Enter checks for detected items. CVT-47
❏ CVT-53, "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE"
❏ CVT-56, "DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-60, "DTC P0703 STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-62, "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH"
❏ CVT-69, "DTC P0710 CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-74, "DTC P0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT (PRI SPEED SENSOR)"
❏ CVT-79, "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CVT (SECONDARY SPEED SEN-
SOR)"
❏ CVT-85, "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL"
❏ CVT-87, "DTC P0730 BELT DAMAGE"
❏ CVT-89, "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ CVT-94, "DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)"
❏ CVT-97, "DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ CVT-102, "DTC P0746 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A PERFORMANCE
(LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE)"
❏ CVT-105, "DTC P0776 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B PERFORMANCE
(SEC PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE)"
❏ CVT-108, "DTC P0778 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B ELECTRICAL (SEC
PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE)"
❏ CVT-113, "DTC P0826 MANUAL MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-118, "DTC P0840 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT
(SEC PRESSURE SENSOR)"
❏ CVT-123, "DTC P0841 PRESSURE SENSOR FUNCTION"
❏ CVT-126, "DTC P0845 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR B CIRCUIT
(PRI PRESSURE SENSOR)"
❏ CVT-131, "DTC P0868 SECONDARY PRESSURE DOWN"
❏ CVT-134, "DTC P1701 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (POWER SUPPLY)"
❏ CVT-139, "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR"
❏ CVT-141, "DTC P1722 ESTM VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL"
❏ CVT-143, "DTC P1723 CVT SPEED SENSOR FUNCTION"
❏ CVT-145, "DTC P1726 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM"
❏ CVT-147, "DTC P1740 LOCK-UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-153, "DTC P1777 STEP MOTOR - CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-157, "DTC P1778 STEP MOTOR - FUNCTION"
4-2.Check at idleCVT-37
❏ CVT-165, "Engine Cannot Be Started in “P” or “N” Position"
❏ CVT-166, "In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves Forward or Backward When Pushed"
❏ CVT-166, "In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves"
❏ CVT-167, "Large Shock “N” → “R” Position"
❏ CVT-168, "Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position"
❏ CVT-169, "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position"

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44-3.Cruise testCVT-38
❏ CVT-170, "CVT Does Not Shift"
❏ CVT-171, "Cannot Be Changed to Manual Mode"
❏ CVT-171, "CVT Does Not Shift in Manual Mode"
❏ CVT-172, "Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake"
❏ Perform self-diagnosis. Enter checks for detected items. CVT-47
❏ CVT-53, "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE"
❏ CVT-56, "DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-60, "DTC P0703 STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-62, "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH"
❏ CVT-69, "DTC P0710 CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-74, "DTC P0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT (PRI SPEED SENSOR)"
❏ CVT-79, "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CVT (SECONDARY SPEED SEN-
SOR)"
❏ CVT-85, "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL"
❏ CVT-87, "DTC P0730 BELT DAMAGE"
❏ CVT-89, "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ CVT-94, "DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)"
❏ CVT-97, "DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ CVT-102, "DTC P0746 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A PERFORMANCE
(LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE)"
❏ CVT-105, "DTC P0776 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B PERFORMANCE
(SEC PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE)"
❏ CVT-108, "DTC P0778 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B ELECTRICAL (SEC
PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE)"
❏ CVT-113, "DTC P0826 MANUAL MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-118, "DTC P0840 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT
(SEC PRESSURE SENSOR)"
❏ CVT-123, "DTC P0841 PRESSURE SENSOR FUNCTION"
❏ CVT-126, "DTC P0845 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR B CIRCUIT
(PRI PRESSURE SENSOR)"
❏ CVT-131, "DTC P0868 SECONDARY PRESSURE DOWN"
❏ CVT-134, "DTC P1701 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (POWER SUPPLY)"
❏ CVT-139, "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR"
❏ CVT-141, "DTC P1722 ESTM VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL"
❏ CVT-143, "DTC P1723 CVT SPEED SENSOR FUNCTION"
❏ CVT-145, "DTC P1726 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM"
❏ CVT-147, "DTC P1740 LOCK-UP SELECT SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-153, "DTC P1777 STEP MOTOR - CIRCUIT"
❏ CVT-157, "DTC P1778 STEP MOTOR - FUNCTION"
5❏ Inspect each system for items found to be NG in the self-diagnosis and repair or replace the malfunctioning parts
6❏ Perform all road tests and enter the checks again for the required itemsCVT-35
7❏ For any remaining NG items, perform the “diagnosis procedure” and repair or replace the malfunctioning parts
8❏ Erase the results of the self-diagnosis from the TCMCVT-49

CVT-32
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Inspections Before Trouble DiagnosisBCS001GJ
CVT FLUID CHECK
Fluid Leakage and Fluid Level Check
Inspect for fluid leakage and check the fluid level. Refer to CVT-13, "Checking CVT Fluid" .
Fluid Condition Check
Inspect the fluid condition.
STALL TEST
Stall Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the
CVT fluid temperature is 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). Inspect the
amount of CVT fluid. Replenish if necessary.
3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
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. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the
accelerator pedal.
7. Quickly read off the stall speed, and then quickly remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
8. Move the selector lever to the “N” position.
9. Cool down the CVT fluid.
Fluid status Conceivable cause Required operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state)Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the CVT fluid and check
the CVT main unit and the vehicle
for malfunctions (wire harnesses,
cooler pipes, etc.)
Milky white or
cloudyWater in the fluidReplace the CVT fluid and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
inUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
CVTReplace the CVT fluid and check for
improper operation of the CVT.
SAT638A
SAT647B
SCIA7463E
Stall speed: 2,700 - 3,250 rpm
SAT514G

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CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.
10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 with selector lever in “R” position.
Judgement Stall Test
O: Stall speed within standard value position.
H: Stall speed is higher than standard value.
L: Stall speed is lower than standard value.
LINE PRESSURE TEST
Line Pressure Test Port
Line Pressure Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.
2. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the CVT fluid reaches in the range of 50 to 80°C
(122 to 176°F), then inspect the amount of CVT fluid and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The CVT fluid temperature rises in the range of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) during 10 minutes of driv-
ing.
3. After warming up CVT, remove the oil pressure detection plug and install the oil pressure gauge. (Special
service tool: ST2505S001)
CAUTION:
When using the oil pressure gauge, be sure to use the O-ring attached to the oil pressure detec-
tion plug.
4. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
Selector lever position
Expected problem location
“D” “R”
Stall rotation HO

Forward clutch
OH

Reverse brake
LL

Engine and torque converter one-way clutch
HH

Line pressure low

Primary pulley

Secondary pulley

Steel belt
SCIA1980E
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5. Start the engine, and then measure the line pressure at idle
speed.
CAUTION:
Keep the brake pedal pressed all the way down during mea-
surement.
6. After the measurements are complete, install the oil pressure
detection plug and tighten to the specified torque below.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Apply CVT fluid to O-ring.
Line Pressure
*1 : Reference values
Judgement of Line Pressure Test
: 7.5 N·m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb)
SAT493G
Engine Engine speedLine pressure kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
“R”, “D” positions
VQ35DEAt idle speed 750 (7.50, 7.65, 108.8)
At stall speed
5,700 (57.00, 58.14, 826.5)*
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Judgement Possible cause
Idle speedLow for all positions
(“P”, “R”, “N”, “D”)Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and low oil pump output
For example

Oil pump wear

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking or spring fatigue

Oil strainer
oil pump
pressure regulator valve passage oil leak

Engine idle speed too low
Only low for a spe-
cific positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve
HighPossible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment func-
tion
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

CVT fluid temperature sensor malfunction

Pressure control solenoid A (line pressure solenoid) malfunction (sticking in “OFF” state, filter
clog, cut line)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Stall speedOil pressure does
not rise higher than
the oil pressure for
idle.Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

TCM malfunction

Pressure control solenoid A (line pressure solenoid) malfunction (shorting, sticking in “ON”
state)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
The pressure rises,
but does not enter
the standard posi-
tion.Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the pres-
sure adjustment function
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

Pressure control solenoid A (line pressure solenoid) malfunction (sticking, filter clog)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Only low for a spe-
cific positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve