CO-50
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WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLYPFP:21200
Removal and InstallationBBS004X7
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and from water drain plug at the
front of cylinder block. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and CO-46, "WATER PUMP" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove reservoir tank of radiator, and move it aside.
3. Disconnect radiator hose (lower) from water inlet and thermostat assembly.
4. Disconnect oil cooler water hose from water inlet and thermostat assembly. (VQ35DE)
5. Remove water inlet and thermostat assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble water inlet and thermostat assembly.
Replace them as a unit, if necessary.
1. Gasket 2. Water inlet and thermostat assembly 3. Radiator hose (lower)
4. Water hose
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CVT-20
CVT SYSTEM
Line Pressure and Secondary Pressure ControlBCS001G5
When an input torque signal equivalent to the engine drive force is sent from the ECM to the TCM, the
TCM controls the line pressure solenoid valve and secondary pressure solenoid valve.
This line pressure solenoid controls the pressure regulator valve as the signal pressure and adjusts the
pressure of the operating oil discharged from the oil pump to the line pressure most appropriate to the
driving state. Secondary pressure is controlled by decreasing line pressure.
NORMAL CONTROL
Optimize the line pressure and secondary pressure, depending on driving conditions, on the basis of the throt-
tle position, the engine speed, the primary pulley (input) revolution speed, the secondary pulley (output) revo-
lution speed, the brake signal, the PNP switch signal, the lock-up signal, the voltage, the target gear ratio, the
fluid temperature, and the fluid pressure.
FEEDBACK CONTROL
When controlling the normal fluid pressure or the selected fluid pressure, the secondary pressure can be set
more accurately by using the fluid pressure sensor to detect the secondary pressure and controlling the feed-
back.
Shift ControlBCS001G6
In order to select the gear ratio which can obtain the driving force in accordance with driver's intention and the
vehicle condition, TCM monitors the driving conditions, such as the vehicle speed and the throttle position and
selects the optimum gear ratio, and determines the gear change steps to the gear ratio. Then send the com-
mand to the step motor, and control the flow-in/flow-out of line pressure from the primary pulley to determine
the position of the moving-pulley and control the gear ratio.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CVT-25
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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.
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CVT-32
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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.
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Stall speed: 2,700 - 3,250 rpm
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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
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CVT-34
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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)
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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
CVT-38
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
4. CHECK “N” POSITION FUNCTION
1. Start engine.
2. Move selector lever to “N” position.
3. Release parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?
YES >> Mark the box CVT-166, "In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves" on the CVT-27, "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET" . Continue “Road Test”.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK SHIFT SHOCK
1. Apply foot brake.
2. Move selector lever to “R” position.
Is there large shock when changing from
“N” to “R” position?
YES >> Mark the box CVT-167, "Large Shock “N” → “R” Position" on the CVT-27, "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET" . Continue “Road Test”.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK “R” POSITION FUNCTION
Release foot brake for several seconds.
Does vehicle creep backward when foot brake is released?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Mark the box CVT-168, "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position" on the CVT-27,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" . Continue “Road Test”.
7. CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTION
Move selector lever to “D” position and check if vehicle creeps forward.
Does vehicle creep forward in
“D” position?
YES >> Go to CVT-38, "Cruise Test" .
NO >> Mark the box CVT-169, "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position" on the CVT-27, "DIAG-
NOSTIC WORKSHEET" . Continue “Road Test”.
Cruise TestBCS001GN
1. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS — PART 1
1. Drive vehicle for approximately 10 minutes to warm engine oil and CVT fluid up to operating temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Move selector lever to “P” position.
4. Start engine.
5. Move selector lever to “D” position.
6. Accelerate vehicle to 2/8-way throttle depressing accelerator
pedal constantly.
Read vehicle speed and engine speed. Refer to CVT-40,
"Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Mark the box of CVT-170, "
CVT Does Not Shift" on the
CVT-27, "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" . Continue
“Road Test”. CVT fluid operating temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
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DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE
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DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVEPFP:31940
DescriptionBCS001IV
The pressure control solenoid valve A (line pressure solenoid valve) regulates the oil pump discharge pres-
sure to suit the driving condition in response to a signal sent from the TCM.
CONSULT-II Reference ValueBCS001IW
Remarks: Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicBCS001IX
Diagnostic trouble code “P0745 L/PRESS SOL/CIRC” with CONSULT-II is detected under the following condi-
tions.
TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries to operate the solenoid valve.
When TCM compares target value with monitor value and detects an irregularity.
Possible CauseBCS001IY
Harness or connectors
(Solenoid circuit is open or shorted.)
Pressure control solenoid valve A (Line pressure solenoid valve)
DTC Confirmation ProcedureBCS001IZ
NOTE:
If “DTC Confirmation Procedure” has been previously performed, always turn ignition switch OFF and
wait at least 10 seconds before performing the next test.
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON and select “DATA MONITOR” mode for
“TRANSMISSION” with CONSULT-II.
2. Start engine and wait at least 5 seconds.
3. If DTC is detected, go to CVT-99, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
Item name Condition Display value (Approx.)
ISOLT2 Release your foot from the accelerator pedal 0.8 A
Press the accelerator pedal all the way down 0.0 A
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