2006 NISSAN VERSA brake

CVT FLUID
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FLUID CONDITION CHECK
Changing CVT FluidUCS005XO
1. Warm up CVT fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes.

: Vehicle front

Radiator (2)

CVT fluid cooler hose [inlet side (3)]

Transaxle assembly (4)
2. Drain CVT fluid from CVT fluid cooler hose [outlet side (1)] and
refill with new specified NISSAN CVT fluid in the CVT fluid
charging pipe with the engine running at idle speed.
CAUTION:
Only use the specified NISSAN CVT fluid.
3. Refill until new CVT fluid comes out from CVT fluid cooler hose [outlet side (1)].
NOTE:
About 30 to 50% extra fluid will be required for this procedure.
4. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to CVT-16, "
Checking CVT Fluid" .
CAUTION:
Delete CVT fluid deterioration date with CONSULT-II after changing CVT fluid. Refer to CVT-60,
"Check CVT Fluid Deterioration Date" .
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 harness, cooler
pipes, etc.)
Milky white or
cloudyWater in the fluid Replace the CVT fluid and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
in fluidUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
CVTReplace the CVT fluid and check for
improper operation of the CVT.
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Fluid capacity and grade: Refer to MA-11, "Fluids
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CVT SYSTEMPFP:31036
Cross-sectional View - RE0F08AUCS005XQ
1. Converter housing 2. Oil pump 3. Forward clutch
4. Reverse brake 5. Planetary carrier 6. Primary pulley
7. Steel belt 8. Sun gear 9. Side cover
10. Internal gear 11. Secondary pulley 12. Differential case
13. Final gear 14. Idler gear 15. Reduction gear
16. Output gear 17. Parking gear 18. Input shaft
19. Torque converter
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TCM FunctionUCS005XT
The function of the TCM is to:

Receive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.

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

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


TCM


ACTUATORS
PNP switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
Closed throttle position signal
Engine speed signal
CVT fluid temperature sensor
Vehicle speed signal
Overdrive control signal
Stop lamp switch signal
Primary speed sensor
Secondary speed sensor
Primary pressure sensor
Secondary pressure sensorShift control
Line pressure control
Primary pressure control
Secondary pressure control
Lock-up control
Engine brake control
Vehicle speed control
Fail-safe control
Self-diagnosis
CONSULT-II communication line
Duet-EA control
CAN system
On board diagnosisStep mo to r
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve
Lock-up select solenoid valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
Secondary pressure solenoid
valve
Shift position indicator
O/D OFF indicator lamp
Starter relay
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CVT SYSTEM
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Line Pressure and Secondary Pressure ControlUCS005XW

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 ControlUCS005XX
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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NOTE:
The gear ratio is set for every position separately.
“D” POSITION
Shifting over all the ranges of gear ratios from the lowest to the high-
est.
OVERDRIVE-OFF MODE
Use this position for the improved engine braking.
“L” POSITION
By limiting the gear range to the lowest position, the strong driving
force and the engine brake can be secured.
DOWNHILL ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL (AUTO ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL)
When downhill is detected with the accelerator pedal released, the engine brake will be strengthened up by
downshifting so as not to accelerate the vehicle more than necessary.
ACCELERATION CONTROL
According to vehicle speed and a change of accelerator pedal angle, driver's request for acceleration and driv-
ing scene are judged. This function assists improvement in acceleration feeling by making the engine speed
proportionate to the vehicle speed. And a shift map which can gain a larger driving force is available for com-
patibility of mileage with driveability.
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Lock-up and Select ControlUCS005XY

The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.

The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve, which is controlled by a signal from TCM. The torque converter clutch control valve engages or
releases the torque converter clutch piston.

When shifting between “N” (“P”) ⇔ “D” (“R”), torque converter clutch solenoid controls engagement power
of forward clutch and reverse brake.

The lock-up applied gear range was expanded by locking up the
torque converter at a lower vehicle speed than conventional
CVT models.
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND SELECT CONTROL VALVE CONTROL
Lock-up and Select Control System Diagram
Lock-up Released
In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
Lock-up Applied
In the lock-up applied state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the locked state by the torque
converter clutch solenoid and lock-up apply pressure is generated.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is pressed and coupled.
Select Control
When shifting between “N” (“P”)⇔“D” (“R”), optimize the operating pressure on the basis of the throttle posi-
tion, the engine speed, and the secondary pulley (output) revolution speed to lessen the shift shock.
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CVT SYSTEM
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Control ValveUCS005XZ
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valve Optimizes the supply pressure for the torque converter depending on driving conditions.
Pressure regulator valve Optimizes the discharge pressure from the oil pump depending on driving conditions.
TCC control valve

Activates or deactivate the lock-up.

Lock-up smoothly by opening lock-up operation excessively.
TCC solenoid valve Controls the TCC control valve or select control valve.
Shift control valveControls flow-in/out of line pressure from the primary pulley depending on the stroke dif-
ference between the stepping motor and the primary pulley.
Secondary valveControls the line pressure from the secondary pulley depending on operating condi-
tions.
Clutch regulator valve Adjusts the clutch operating pressure depending on operating conditions.
Secondary pressure solenoid valve Controls the secondary valve.
Line pressure solenoid valve Controls the line pressure control valve.
Step motor Controls the pulley ratio.
Manual valveTransmits the clutch operating pressure to each circuit in accordance with the selected
position.
Select control valve Engages forward clutch, reverse brake smoothly depending on select operation.
Select switch valveSwitches torque converter clutch solenoid valve control pressure use to torque con-
verter clutch control valve or select control valve.
Lock-up select solenoid valve Controls the select switch valve.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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
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Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)❏ Continuously lit❏ Not lit
1❏ Read the item on cautions concerning fail-safe and understand the customer's complaint.CVT-34
2❏ CVT fluid inspection
CVT-43❏ Leak (Repair leak location.)
❏ Sta te
❏ Amount
3❏ Stall test and line pressure test
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❏ Stall test
❏ Torque converter one-way clutch
❏ Reverse brake
❏ Forward clutch
❏ Steel belt❏ Engine
❏ Line pressure low
❏ Primary pulley
❏ Secondary pulley
❏ Line pressure inspection - Suspected part: