2006 INFINITI FX35 check engine

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INDEX FOR DTC ................................................... ..... 5
Alphabetical Index ............................................... ..... 5
DTC No. Index .................................................... ..... 6
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 7
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 7
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System
of A/T and Engine ............................................... ..... 7
Precautions ......................................................... ..... 8
Service Notice or Precautions ............................. ..... 9
PREPARATION ...................................................... ... 10
Special Service Tools .......................................... ... 10
Commercial Service Tools ................................... .... 11
A/T FLUID .............................................................. ... 12
Changing A/T Fluid ............................................. ... 12
Checking A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 13
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning ................................... ... 15
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM ....................................... ... 18
Cross-sectional View (2WD Models) ................... ... 18
Cross-sectional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD) ... 19
Cross-sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD) ... 20
Shift Mechanism .................................................. ... 21
TCM Function ...................................................... ... 32
CAN Communication ........................................... ... 33
Input/Output Signal of TCM ................................. ... 33
Line Pressure Control ......................................... ... 34
Shift Control ........................................................ ... 35
Lock-up Control ................................................... ... 37
Engine Brake Control .......................................... ... 38
Control Valve ....................................................... ... 38
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ......... ... 40
Introduction ......................................................... ... 40
OBD-II Function for A/T System .......................... ... 40
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II ......... ... 40
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .............. ... 40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................ ... 43
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ......................................... ... 44
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ............................. ... 44
Fail-safe .............................................................. ... 44 How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair ................................................... ... 46
A/T Electrical Parts Location ............................... ... 51
Circuit Diagram .................................................... ... 52
Inspections Before Trouble Diagnosis ................. ... 53
Check Before Engine Is Started .......................... ... 57
Check at Idle ........................................................ ... 57
Cruise Test - Part 1 .............................................. ... 58
Cruise Test - Part 2 .............................................. ... 60
Cruise Test - Part 3 .............................................. ... 61
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .... ... 62
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releases ... 63
Symptom Chart .................................................... ... 64
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values ........ ... 89
CONSULT-II Function (A/T) ................................. ... 90
Diagnostic Procedure without CONSULT-II ......... .102
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ........... .104
Description ........................................................... .104
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .104
Possible Cause .................................................... .104
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .104
Wiring Diagram — AT — CAN ............................. .105
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .106
DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT .................. .107
Description ........................................................... .107
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. .107
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .107
Possible Cause .................................................... .107
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .107
Wiring Diagram — AT — STSIG ......................... .108
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .109
DTC P0700 TCM .................................................... .. 111
Description ........................................................... ..111
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... ..111
Possible Cause .................................................... ..111
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. ..111
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... ..111
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH .112
Description ........................................................... .112
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. .112

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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45 DTC P1762 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
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Description .......................................................... . 154
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. . 154
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 154
Possible Cause ................................................... . 154
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 154
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 155
DTC P1764 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
FUNCTION ............................................................. . 156
Description .......................................................... . 156
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. . 156
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 156
Possible Cause ................................................... . 156
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 156
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 157
DTC P1767 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE ................................................ . 158
Description .......................................................... . 158
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. . 158
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 158
Possible Cause ................................................... . 158
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 158
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 159
DTC P1769 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION ............................ . 160
Description .......................................................... . 160
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. . 160
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 160
Possible Cause ................................................... . 160
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 160
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 161
DTC P1772 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID
VALVE .................................................................... . 162
Description .......................................................... . 162
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. . 162
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 162
Possible Cause ................................................... . 162
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 162
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 163
DTC P1774 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID
VALVE FUNCTION ................................................ . 164
Description .......................................................... . 164
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. . 164
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 164
Possible Cause ................................................... . 164
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 164
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 165
DTC P1815 MANUAL MODE SWITCH ................. . 166
Description .......................................................... . 166
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode . 166
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 166
Possible Cause ................................................... . 166
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 166
Wiring Diagram — AT — MMSW ........................ . 167
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 169
Component Inspection ........................................ . 170
DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1 .............. . 171
Description .......................................................... . 171 CONSULT-II Reference Value .............................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .171
Possible Cause .................................................... .171
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .171
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .172
DTC P1843 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 3 .............. .173
Description ........................................................... .173
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. .173
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .173
Possible Cause .................................................... .173
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .173
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .174
DTC P1845 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 5 .............. .175
Description ........................................................... .175
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. .175
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .175
Possible Cause .................................................... .175
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .175
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .176
DTC P1846 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 6 .............. .177
Description ........................................................... .177
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. .177
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .177
Possible Cause .................................................... .177
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .177
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .178
MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT .179
Wiring Diagram — AT — MAIN ........................... .179
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .180
CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION AND WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE POSITION CIRCUIT ........................... .183
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. .183
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .183
BRAKE SIGNAL CIRCUIT ..................................... .184
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. .184
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .184
A/T INDICATOR CIRCUIT ...................................... .185
Description ........................................................... .185
CONSULT-II Reference Value ............................. .185
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .185
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS ........... .186
Wiring Diagram — AT — NONDTC ..................... .186
A/T CHECK Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On . 189
Engine Cannot Be Started in “P” or “N” Position . .190
In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves When Pushed ..... .191
In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves ............................. .192
Large Shock (“N” to “D” Position) ........................ .193
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position .196
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position . 199
Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1 .................... .201
A/T Does Not Shift: D
1 → D2 ............................... .204
A/T Does Not Shift: D
2 → D3 ............................... .206
A/T Does Not Shift: D
3 → D4 ............................... .208
A/T Does Not Shift: D
4 → D5 ............................... .211
A/T Does Not Lock-up ......................................... .213
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition ................. .215
Lock-up Is Not Released ..................................... .217
Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle ............... .217
Cannot Be Changed to Manual Mode ................. .219

AT-4Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45 A/T Does Not Shift: 5th Gear
→ 4th Gear ........... .219
A/T Does Not Shift: 4th Gear → 3rd Gear ........... .221
A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd Gear → 2nd Gear .......... .223
A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd Gear → 1st Gear ........... .225
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake ... .227
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ................................... .229
Control Device Removal and Installation ............. .229
Control Rod Removal and Installation ................. .230
Adjustment of A/T Position .................................. .231
Checking of A/T Position ..................................... .231
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM .................................... .232
Description ........................................................... .232
Shift Lock System Electrical Parts Location ........ .232
Wiring Diagram — AT — SHIFT .......................... .233
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .234
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ..................................... .236
Components ........................................................ .236
Removal and Installation ..................................... .237
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ......................................... .239
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature
Sensor 2 .............................................................. .239
Parking Components (2WD Models Only) ........... .251
Rear Oil Seal ....................................................... .258
Revolution Sensor Components (2WD Models
Only) .................................................................... .259
AIR BREATHER HOSE .......................................... .264
Removal and Installation ..................................... .264
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ............................... .266
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ............. .266
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ............. .269 OVERHAUL ............................................................
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Components ......................................................... .274
Oil Channel .......................................................... .288
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings ......................... .291
DISASSEMBLY ...................................................... .294
Disassembly ......................................................... .294
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..................... .312
Oil Pump .............................................................. .312
Front Sun Gear, 3rd One-way Clutch ................... .315
Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear .... .317
Mid Sun Gear, Rear Sun Gear, High and Low
Reverse Clutch Hub ............................................. .323
High and Low Reverse Clutch ............................. .329
Direct Clutch ........................................................ .332
ASSEMBLY ............................................................ .335
Assembly (1) ........................................................ .335
Adjustment ........................................................... .349
Assembly (2) ........................................................ .352
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... .359
General Specifications ......................................... .359
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs ..... .359
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releases .360
Stall Speed ........................................................... .360
Line Pressure ....................................................... .360
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ............................. .360
Turbine Revolution Sensor ................................... .361
Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revolution Sensor) .. .361
Reverse Brake ..................................................... .361
Total End Play ...................................................... .361

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A/T FLUID
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A/T FLUIDPFP:KLE40
Changing A/T FluidNCS001AT
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained ATF.

To replace the ATF, pour in new ATF at the A/T fluid charging
pipe with the engine idling, at the same time drain the old ATF
from the radiator cooler hose return side.

When the color of the ATF coming out is almost same as the
color of the new ATF, the replacement is complete. The
amount of new ATF to use should be 30 to 50% of the stipu-
lated amount.
CAUTION:

Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF. Do not mix with other ATF.

Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and A/
T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.

When filling ATF, take care not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.

Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to AT- 1 3 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If ATF is still dirty, repeat step 2.
through 5.
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe.
8. Tighten the level gauge bolt. ATF: Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
Fluid capacity: 10.3 (10-7/8 US qt, 9-1/8 lmp qt)
Drain plug: : 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Level gauge bolt: : 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
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Checking A/T FluidNCS001AU
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid tem- peratures of 30 to 50 °C (86 to 122 °F) using “COLD” range on A/
T fluid level gauge as follows.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi- tion. Leave selector lever in P position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far as it will go. CAUTION:
To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the A/T
fluid charging pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add ATF to the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
5. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
6. Make the A/T fluid temperature approximately 65 °C (149 °F).
NOTE:
A/T fluid level will be greatly affected by temperature as shown in figure. Therefore, be certain to
perform operation while checking data with CONSULT-II.
a. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-II.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
7. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approximately 65 °C (149 °F) using “HOT” range on A/
T fluid level gauge.
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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TCM FunctionNCS001AZ
The function of the TCM is to:

Receive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.

Determine required line pressure, shifting point, lock-up operation, and engine brake operation.

Send required output signals to the respective solenoids.
CONTROL SYSTEM OUTLINE
The automatic transmission senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors or signals. It always
controls the optimum shift position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
SENSORS (or SIGNALS)

TCM

ACTUATORS
PNP switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
Closed throttle position signal
Wide open throttle position signal
Engine speed signal
A/T fluid temperature sensor
Revolution sensor
Vehicle speed signal
Manual mode switch signal
Stop lamp switch signal
Turbine revolution sensor
ATF pressure switch Shift control
Line pressure control
Lock-up control
Engine brake control
Timing control
Fail-safe control
Self-diagnosis
CONSULT-II communication line
Duet-EA control
CAN system Input clutch solenoid valve
Direct clutch solenoid valve
Front brake solenoid valve
High and low reverse clutch
solenoid valve
Low coast brake solenoid valve
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
A/T CHECK indicator lamp
Starter relay
Back-up lamp relay
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMPFP:00028
IntroductionNCS001B7
The A/T system has two self-diagnostic systems.
The first is the emission-related on board diagnostic system (OBD-II) performed by the TCM in combination
with the ECM. The malfunction is indicated by the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) and is stored as a DTC in
the ECM memory but not the TCM memory.
The second is the TCM original self-diagnosis indicated by the A/T CHECK indicator lamp. The malfunction is
stored in the TCM memory. The detected items are overlapped with OBD-II self-diagnostic items. For detail,
refer to AT- 9 2 , "
Display Items List" .
OBD-II Function for A/T SystemNCS001B8
The ECM provides emission-related on board diagnostic (OBD-II) functions for the A/T system. One function
is to receive a signal from the TCM used with OBD-related parts of the A/T system. The signal is sent to the
ECM when a malfunction occurs in the corresponding OBD-related part. The other function is to indicate a
diagnostic result by means of the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) on the instrument panel. Sensors, switches
and solenoid valves are used as sensing elements.
The MIL automatically illuminates in “One or Two Trip Detection Logic” when a malfunction is sensed in rela-
tion to A/T system parts.
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-IINCS001B9
ONE TRIP DETECTION LOGIC
If a malfunction is sensed during the first test drive, the MIL will illuminate and the malfunction will be stored in
the ECM memory as a DTC. The TCM is not provided with such a memory function.
TWO TRIP DETECTION LOGIC
When a malfunction is sensed during the first test drive, it is stored in the ECM memory as a 1st trip DTC
(diagnostic trouble code) or 1st trip freeze frame data. At this point, the MIL will not illuminate. — 1st trip
If the same malfunction as that experienced during the first test drive is sensed during the second test drive,
the MIL will illuminate. — 2nd trip
The “Trip” in the “One or Two Trip Detection Logic” means a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is performed
during vehicle operation.
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)NCS001BA
HOW TO READ DTC AND 1ST TRIP DTC
DTC and 1st trip DTC can be read by the following methods.
( with CONSULT-II or GST) CONSULT-II or GST (Generic Scan Tool) Examples: P0705, P0720 etc.
These DTC are prescribed by SAE J2012.
(CONSULT-II also displays the malfunctioning component or system.)

1st trip DTC No. is the same as DTC No.

Output of the diagnostic trouble code indicates that the indicated circuit has a malfunction. How-
ever, in case of the Mode II and GST, they do not indicate whether the malfunction is still occurring
or occurred in the past and returned to normal.
CONSULT-II can identify them as shown below, therefore, CONSULT-II (if available) is recom-
mended.
A sample of CONSULT-II display for DTC and 1st trip DTC is shown
on the next page. DTC or 1st trip DTC of a malfunction is displayed
in SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS mode for “ENGINE” with CON-
SULT-II. Time data indicates how many times the vehicle was driven
after the last detection of a DTC.
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HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH GST)
1. If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform “TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)”. Refer to AT- 1 0 2 , "
TCM SELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" . (The engine warm-up step can be skipped when performing the diag-
nosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Select Mode 4 with Generic Scan Tool (GST). For details, refer to EC-130, "
Generic Scan Tool (GST)
Function" (for VQ35DE) or EC-792, "Generic Scan Tool (GST) Function" (for VK45DE).
HOW TO ERASE DTC (NO TOOLS)
The A/T CHECK indicator lamp is located on the instrument panel.
1. If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform “TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)”. Refer to AT- 1 0 2 , "
TCM SELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" . (The engine warm-up step can be skipped when performing the diag-
nosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Perform “OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No tools)”. Refer to EC-67, "
How to Erase DTC"
(for VQ35DE) or EC-727, "How to Erase DTC" (for VK45DE).
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)NCS001BB
DESCRIPTION
The MIL is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON with- out the engine running. This is a bulb check.

If the MIL does not light up, refer to DI-38, "WARNING LAMPS" ,
or see EC-672, "
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR" (for
VQ35DE) or EC-1360, "
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR"
(for VK45DE).
2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off. If the MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an engine system malfunction.
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