2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Electronic Repair Manual

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Control SystemECS004QE
OUTLINE
The automatic transaxle senses vehicle operating conditions through various switches and sensors. It always
controls the o

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CONTROL SYSTEM
TCM FUNCTION
ThefunctionoftheTCMisto:
lReceive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.
lDetermine required line pressure, shifting point, lock-up oper

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Control MechanismECS004QF
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL
TCM has various line pressure control characteristics to match the driving conditions.
An ON-OFF duty sig

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At Low Fluid Temperature
lFluid viscosity and frictional characteristics of the clutch facing change with fluid temperature. Clutch
engaging or band-contacting pressure is compens

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Control of Shift Valves A and B
Pilot pressure generated by the operation of shift solenoid valves A and B is applied to the end face of shift
valves A a

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The torque converter clutch piston is designed to slip to adjust the
ratio of ON-OFF, thereby reducing lock-up shock.
OFF-time INCREASING
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Amount of drain DECREASING
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Pilot pr

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Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve Control
TheoverrunclutchsolenoidvalveisoperatedbyanON-OFFsignal
transmitted by the TCM to provide overrun clutch control (e

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Overrun clutch control valve Switches hydraulic circuits to prevent engagement of the overrun clutch simultaneously with appli-
cation of the brake band in D
4. (Interlocking occu