2004 INFINITI QX56 Engine Control System

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Engine Brake ControlUCS002CK

The forward one-way clutch transmits the drive force from the engine to the rear wheels. But the reverse
drive from the rear wheels is not transmitted to the engine because the one-way clutch is idling.
Therefore, the low coast brake solenoid is operated to prevent the forward one-way clutch from idling and
the engine brake is operated in the same manner as conventionally.

The operation of the low coast brake solenoid switches the low coast brake switching valve and controls
the coupling and releasing of the low coast brake.
The low coast brake reducing valve controls the low coast brake coupling force.
Control ValveUCS002CL
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
SCIA1520E
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valveIn order to prevent the pressure supplied to the torque converter from being excessive,
the line pressure is adjusted to the optimum pressure (torque converter operating pres-
sure).
Pressure regulator valve
Pressure regulator plug
Pressure regulator sleeveAdjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valveWhen the front brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(front brake pressure) and supplies it to the front brake. (In 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gears,
adjusts the clutch pressure.)
Accumulator control valveAdjusts the pressure (accumulator control pressure) acting on the accumulator piston
and low coast reducing valve to the pressure appropriate to the driving state.
Pilot valve AAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for line pressure control, shift change control, and lock-up control.
Pilot valve BAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for shift change control.
Low coast brake switching valve During engine braking, supplies the line pressure to the low coast brake reducing valve.
Low coast brake reducing valveWhen the low coast brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(low coast brake pressure) and supplies it to the low coast brake.
N-R accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-R is selected.
Direct clutch piston switching valve Operates in 4th gear and switches the direct clutch coupling capacity.
High and low reverse clutch control valveWhen the high and low reverse clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the opti-
mum pressure (high and low reverse clutch pressure) and supplies it to the high and low
reverse clutch. (In 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, adjusts the clutch pressure.)

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DTC Inspection Priority ChartUCS002C R
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
NOTE:
If DTC U1000 is displayed with other DTCs, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1000. Refer to
AT-1 03
.
Fail-SafeUCS002CS
The TCM has an electrical fail-safe mode. This mode makes it possible to operate even if there is a an error in
a main electronic control input/output signal circuit. In fail-safe mode the transmission is fixed in 2nd or 4th
(depending on the breakdown position), so the customer should feel “slipping” or “poor acceleration”. When
fail-safe mode is triggered, when the ignition switch is switched “ON”, the AT CHECK indicator lamp flashes for
about 8 seconds.
Even when the electronic circuits are normal, under special conditions (for example, when slamming on the
brake with the wheels spinning drastically and stopping the tire rotation), the transmission can go into fail-safe
mode. If this happens, switch “OFF” the ignition switch for 10 seconds, then switch it “ON” again to return to
the normal shift pattern. Also, the AT CHECK indicator lamp flashes for about 8 seconds once, then is cleared.
Therefore, the customer's vehicle has returned to normal, so handle according to the “diagnostics flow” (Refer
to AT-46, "
WORK FLOW" ).
FAI L-S AFE FUN CT ION
If any malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid, this function controls the A/T to mark driving possible.
Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signals are input from two systems - from vehicle speed sensor A/T (revolution sensor) installed on the
transmission and from combination meter so normal driving is possible even if there is a malfunction in
one of the systems. And if vehicle speed sensor A/T (revolution sensor) has unusual cases, 5th gear is
prohibited.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

If there is a malfunction in one of the systems, the accelerator opening angle is controlled by ECM accord-
ing to a pre-determined accelerator angle to make driving possible. And if there are malfunctions in tow
systems, the engine speed is fixed by ECM to a pre-determined engine speed to make driving possible.
Throttle Position Sensor

If there is a malfunction in one of the systems, the accelerator opening angle is controlled by ECM accord-
ing to a pre-determined accelerator angle to make driving possible. And if there are malfunctions in tow
systems, the accelerator opening angle is controlled by the idle signal sent from the ECM which is based
on input indicating either idle condition or off-idle condition (pre-determined accelerator opening) in order
to make driving possible.
PNP Switch

In the unlikely event that a malfunction signal enters the TCM, the position indicator is switched “OFF”, the
starter relay is switched “OFF” (starter starting is disabled), the back-up lamp relay switched “OFF” (back-
up lamp is OFF) and the position is fixed to the “D” range to make driving possible.
Starter Relay

The starter relay is switched “OFF”. (Starter starting is disabled.)
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1 U1000 CAN communication line
2 Except above

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How To Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick and Accurate RepairUCS002CT
INTRODUCTION
The TCM receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor, accelerator pedal position sensor (throttle position
sensor) or PNP switch and provides shift control or lock-up control via A/T solenoid valves.
The TCM also communicates with the ECM by means of a signal
sent from sensing elements used with the OBD-related parts of the
A/T system for malfunction-diagnostic purposes. The TCM is capa-
ble of diagnosing malfunctioning parts while the ECM can store mal-
functions in its memory.
Input and output signals must always be correct and stable in the
operation of the A/T system. The A/T system must be in good oper-
ating condition and be free of valve seizure, solenoid valve malfunc-
tion, etc.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a error that occurs intermittently
rather than continuously. Most intermittent errors are caused by poor
electric connections or improper wiring. In this case, careful check-
ing 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 GST) or a circuit tester connected should be
performed. Follow the AT-46, "
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 AT- 4 7
) 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.
SAT6 3 1IB
SAT6 3 2I
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AT- 6 5
❏ AT-203, "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1"
❏ AT-206, "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2"
❏ AT-208, "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3"
❏ AT-210, "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4"
Part 3
AT- 6 6
❏ AT-221, "A/T Does Not Shift: 5th gear → 4th gear"
❏ AT-224, "A/T Does Not Shift: 4th gear → 3rd gear"
❏ AT-225, "A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd gear → 2nd gear"
❏ AT-227, "A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd gear → 1st gear"
❏ AT-230, "Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake"
❏ Perform self-diagnostics Enter checks for detected items. AT- 9 3
❏ AT-103, "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE"
❏ AT-105, "DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT"
❏ AT-108, "DTC P0700 TCM"
❏ AT-109, "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH"
❏ AT-112, "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)"
❏ AT-115, "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL"
❏ AT-118, "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-121, "DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)"
❏ AT-124, "DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-127, "DTC P1702 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (RAM)"
❏ AT-128, "DTC P1703 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (ROM)"
❏ AT-129, "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR"
❏ AT-131, "DTC P1710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT"
❏ AT-134, "DTC P1716 TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR"
❏ AT-136, "DTC P1721 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR"
❏ AT-139, "DTC P1730 A/T INTERLOCK"
❏ AT-142, "DTC P1731 A/T 1ST ENGINE BRAKING"
❏ AT-145, "DTC P1752 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-148, "DTC P1754 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
❏ AT-151, "DTC P1757 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-154, "DTC P1759 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
❏ AT-157, "DTC P1762 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-160, "DTC P1764 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
❏ AT-163, "DTC P1767 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-166, "DTC P1769 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
FUNCTION"
❏ AT-169, "DTC P1772 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-172, "DTC P1774 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
❏ AT-175, "DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1"
❏ AT-178, "DTC P1843 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 3"
❏ AT-181, "DTC P1845 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 5"
❏ AT-184, "DTC P1846 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 6"
5❏ Inspect each system for items found to be NG in the self-diagnostics and repair or replace the malfunction
parts.
6❏ Perform all road tests and enter the checks again for the required items.AT- 6 1
7❏ For any remaining NG items, perform the “diagnostics procedure” and repair or replace the malfunction parts.
See the chart for diagnostics by symptoms. (This chart also contains other symptoms and inspection proce-
dures.)AT- 6 8
8❏ Erase the results of the self-diagnostics from the TCM.AT- 4 0

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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWhen “D” position,
remains in 5th gear.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 8
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 2,
AT- 1 3 6

3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 7 5
,
AT- 1 5 1
4. Line pressure testAT- 5 9
5. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle7. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 7 38. Input clutchAT- 2 9 5
9. Gear systemAT- 2 6 1
10. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 0 5
23Vehicle cannot be
started from D
1 .
Refer toAT- 2 0 3 , "
Vehi-
cle Cannot Be Started
From D1" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 8
2. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 9
3. Line pressure testAT- 5 9
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle6. Torque converterAT- 2 7 3
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
8. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 9 2
9. 1st one-way clutchAT- 3 0 0
10. Gear systemAT- 2 6 1
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 7 3
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 8
, AT-1 9 .)AT- 2 7 3
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-1 8
, AT - 1 9
.)AT- 2 7 3
24Does not lock-up.
Refer to AT- 2 1 5 , "A/T
Does Not Perform
Lock-up" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 8
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 9
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 5
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 4
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 11 8
6. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 7 39. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
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Slips/Will
Not
engageDoes not hold lock-up
condition.
Refer toAT- 2 1 7 , "A/T
Does Not Hold Lock-
up Condition" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 8
2. Line pressure testAT-5 9
3. Engine speed signalAT - 11 5
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 4
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT - 11 8
6. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 7 39. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
26Lock-up is not
released.
Refer toAT- 2 1 9 ,
"Lock-up Is Not
Released" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 8
2. Line pressure testAT-5 9
3. Engine speed signalAT - 11 5
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 4
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT - 11 8
6. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 7 39. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
27No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
1 → D2 . ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 8
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 2,
AT- 1 3 6
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 8 1,
AT- 1 5 7
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
5. Line pressure testAT-5 9
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT- 2 7 3
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 9 2
10. Gear systemAT- 2 6 1
11. Direct clutchAT- 3 0 7
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT- 1 8
, AT- 1 9
.)AT- 2 7 3
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Slips/Will
Not
engageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
4 → D5 .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 8
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 2,
AT- 1 3 6
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 7 5,
AT- 1 5 1
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 8 1,
AT- 1 5 7
5. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
6. Line pressure testAT-5 9
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 7 3
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
10. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 7 3
11. Input clutchAT- 2 9 5
12. Gear systemAT- 2 6 1
13. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 0 5
31When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D5 → D4
the engine idles or the
transmission slips.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 8
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 2,
AT- 1 3 6
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 7 5,
AT- 1 5 1
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 8 1,
AT- 1 5 7
5. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
6. Line pressure testAT-5 9
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 7 3
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
10. Input clutchAT- 2 9 5
11. Gear systemAT- 2 6 1
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 0 5
13. Direct clutchAT- 3 0 7
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Slips/Will
Not
engageWhen you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D4 → D3
the engine idles or the
transmission slips.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 8
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 2,
AT- 1 3 6
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 7 8,
AT- 1 4 5
4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 7 5,
AT- 1 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 9
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converter AT- 2 7 3
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
10. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 9 2
11. Gear systemAT- 2 6 1
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 0 5
13. Forward one- way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 8
, AT-1 9 .)AT- 2 7 3
14. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-1 8
, AT - 1 9
.)AT- 2 7 3
33When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D3 → D2
the engine idles or the
transmission slips.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 8
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 2,
AT- 1 3 6
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 8 4,
AT- 1 6 3
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 8 1,
AT- 1 5 7
5. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 3
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 9
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 7 3
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 9 0
10. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 9 2
11. Gear systemAT- 2 6 1
12. Direct clutchAT- 3 0 7
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-1 8
, AT - 1 9
.)AT- 2 7 3
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