PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NCS001JC
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of A/T and EngineNCS001JD
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will light up the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to warn the
driver of a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:
Be sure to turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery cable from the negative termi-
nal before any repair or inspection work. The open/short circuit of related switches, sensors, sole-
noid valves, etc. will cause the MIL to light up.
Be sure to connect and lock the connectors securely after work. A loose (unlocked) connector will
cause the MIL to light up due to an open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water, grease,
dirt, bent terminals, etc.)
Be sure to route and secure the harnesses properly after work. Interference of the harness with a
bracket, etc. may cause the MIL to light up due to a short circuit.
Be sure to connect rubber tubes properly after work. A misconnected or disconnected rubber tube
may cause the MIL to light up due to a malfunction of the EGR system or fuel injection system, etc.
Be sure to erase the unnecessary malfunction information (repairs completed) from the TCM and
ECM before returning the vehicle to the customer.
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Clean or replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer. Refer to
AT- 9 , "
ATF COOLER SERVICE" .
After overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.
When the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the ATF is drained. Old ATF will remain in torque con-
verter and ATF cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under “Changing A/T Fluid” in the AT section when changing A/T fluid. Refer
to AT- 1 2 , "
Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 1 3 , "Checking A/T Fluid" .
Service Notice or PrecautionsNCS001JF
ATF COOLER SERVICE
If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), or if an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced,
inspect and clean the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines using
cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair. For A/T fluid cooler cleaning procedure, refer to AT- 1 4 , "
A/T
Fluid Cooler Cleaning" . For radiator replacement, refer to CO-14, "RADIATOR" (for VQ35DE engine), CO-43,
"RADIATOR" (for VK45DE engine).
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
A/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through
the blinking pattern of the A/T CHECK indicator or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Refer to the table
on AT- 9 2 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic
result.
The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM mem-
ories.
Always perform the procedure on AT- 4 1 , "
HOW TO ERASE DTC" to complete the repair and avoid
unnecessary blinking of the MIL.
For details of OBD-II, refer to EC-54, "
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" (for VQ35DE engine), EC-
756, "ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" (for VK45DE engine).
Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use the new style slide-
locking type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, refer to PG-104, "
HAR-
NESS CONNECTOR" .
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If the DTC is being detected currently, the time data will be “0”.
If a 1st trip DTC is stored in the ECM, the time data will be “1t”.
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
The ECM has a memory function, which stores the driving condition such as fuel system status, calculated
load value, engine coolant temperature, short term fuel trim, long term fuel trim, engine speed and vehicle
speed at the moment the ECM detects a malfunction.
Data which are stored in the ECM memory, along with the 1st trip DTC, are called 1st trip freeze frame data,
and the data, stored together with the DTC data, are called freeze frame data and displayed on CONSULT-II
or GST. The 1st trip freeze frame data can only be displayed on the CONSULT-II screen, not on the GST. For
detail, refer to EC-123, "
CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE engine), EC-826, "CONSULT-II Func-
tion (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE engine).
Only one set of freeze frame data (either 1st trip freeze frame data of freeze frame data) can be stored in the
ECM. 1st trip freeze frame data is stored in the ECM memory along with the 1st trip DTC. There is no priority
for 1st trip freeze frame data and it is updated each time a different 1st trip DTC is detected. However, once
freeze frame data (2nd trip detection/MIL on) is stored in the ECM memory, 1st trip freeze frame data is no
longer stored. Remember, only one set of freeze frame data can be stored in the ECM. The ECM has the fol-
lowing priorities to update the data.
*1: For VQ35DE engine.
*2: For VK45DE engine.
Both 1st trip freeze frame data and freeze frame data (along with the DTC) are cleared when the ECM mem-
ory is erased.
HOW TO ERASE DTC
The diagnostic trouble code can be erased by CONSULT-II, GST or ECM DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE as
described following.
If the battery cable is disconnected from the terminal, the DTC will be lost within 24 hours.
When you erase the DTC, using CONSULT-II or GST is easier and quicker than switching the mode
selector on the ECM.
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Priority Items
1
Freeze frame dataMisfire — DTC: P0300 - P0306
*1 or P0300 - P0308*2
Fuel Injection System Function — DTC: P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175
2 Except the above items (Includes A/T related items)
3 1st trip freeze frame data
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The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared from the ECM memory when erasing DTC
related to OBD-II. For details, refer to EC-55, "
Emission-Related Diagnostic Information" (for VQ35DE
engine), EC-757, "
Emission-Related Diagnostic Information" (for VK45DE engine).
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
1st trip diagnostic trouble codes (1st trip DTC)
Freeze frame data
1st trip freeze frame data
System readiness test (SRT) codes
Test values
HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH CONSULT-II)
If a DTC is displayed for both ECM and TCM, it is necessary to be erased for both ECM and TCM.
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. Turn CONSULT-II ON and touch “A/T”.
3. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
4. Touch “ERASE”. (The DTC in the TCM will be erased.) Then touch “BACK” twice.
5. Touch “ENGINE”.
6. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
7. Touch “ERASE”. (The DTC in the ECM will be erased.)
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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 AT- 1 0 3 , "
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH GST)" . (The engine warm-up step
can be skipped when performing the diagnosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Select Mode 4 with GST (Generic Scan Tool). For details, refer to EC-135, "
Generic Scan Tool (GST)
Function" (for VQ35DE engine), EC-838, "Generic Scan Tool (GST) Function" (for VK45DE engine).
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 AT- 1 0 3 , "
TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" . (The engine warm-up step
can be skipped when performing the diagnosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Perform “OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No tools)”. Refer to EC-68, "
How to Erase DTC"
(for VQ35DE engine), EC-770, "How to Erase DTC" (for VK45DE engine).
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)NCS001K1
DESCRIPTION
The MIL is located on the combination meters.
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-39, "WARNING LAMPS" ,
or see EC-714, "
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR" (for
VQ35DE engine), EC-1438, "
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNEC-
TOR" (for VK45DE engine).
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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DTC Inspection Priority ChartNCS001K2
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 DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for “DTC U1000 CAN
COMMUNICATION LINE”. Refer to AT- 1 0 5
.
Fail-safeNCS001K3
The TCM has an electrical fail-safe mode. This mode makes it possible to operate even if there is an error in a
main electronic control input/output signal circuit.
In fail-safe mode, even if the selector lever is “D” or “M” mode, the A/T is fixed in 2nd, 4th and 5th (depending
on the breakdown position), so the customer should feel “slipping” or “poor acceleration”.
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 A/T 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. Therefore, the customer's vehicle has returned to normal, so handle according to the “WORK
FLOW” (Refer to AT- 4 7
).
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
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 A/
T 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 and manual
mode are 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” position 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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❏ AT-199, "Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1"
❏ AT-201, "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2"
❏ AT-203, "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3"
❏ AT-205, "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4"
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❏ AT-213, "Cannot Be Changed to Manual Mode"
❏ AT-214, "A/T Does Not Shift: 5th Gear → 4th Gear"
❏ AT-215, "A/T Does Not Shift: 4th Gear → 3rd Gear"
❏ AT-217, "A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd Gear → 2nd Gear"
❏ AT-218, "A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd Gear → 1st Gear"
❏ AT-220, "Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake"
❏ Perform self-diagnostics. Enter checks for detected items. AT- 9 2 , AT-103
❏ AT-105, "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE"
❏ AT-108, "DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT"
❏ AT- 11 2 , "DTC P0700 TCM"
❏ AT- 11 3 , "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH"
❏ AT- 11 7 , "DTC P0717 TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR"
❏ AT- 11 9 , "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)"
❏ AT-124, "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL"
❏ AT-126, "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-128, "DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)"
❏ AT-130, "DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-132, "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR"
❏ AT-135, "DTC P1710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT"
❏ AT-140, "DTC P1721 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR"
❏ AT-142, "DTC P1730 A/T INTERLOCK"
❏ AT-145, "DTC P1731 A/T 1ST ENGINE BRAKING"
❏ AT-147, "DTC P1752 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-149, "DTC P1754 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
❏ AT-151, "DTC P1757 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-153, "DTC P1759 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
❏ AT-155, "DTC P1762 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-157, "DTC P1764 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
❏ AT-159, "DTC P1767 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-161, "DTC P1769 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
FUNCTION"
❏ AT-163, "DTC P1772 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE"
❏ AT-165, "DTC P1774 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
❏ AT-167, "DTC P1815 MANUAL MODE SWITCH"
❏ AT-172, "DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1"
❏ AT-174, "DTC P1843 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 3"
❏ AT-176, "DTC P1845 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 5"
❏ AT-178, "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 malfunctioning parts.
6❏ Perform all road tests and enter the checks again for the required items.AT- 5 7
7❏ For any remaining NG items, perform the “Diagnostics Procedure” and repair or replace the malfunctioning
parts. See the chart for diagnostics by symptoms. (This chart also contains other symptoms and inspection pro-
cedures.)AT- 6 4
8❏ Erase the results of the self-diagnostics from the TCM.AT- 9 6, AT-
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CONSULT-II Function (A/T)NCS001KH
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
FUNCTION
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE
NOTICE:
1. The CONSULT-II electrically displays shift timing and lock-up timing (that is, operation timing of each sole-
noid).
Check for time difference between actual shift timing and the CONSULT-II display. If the difference is
noticeable, mechanical parts (except solenoids, sensors, etc.) may be malfunctioning. Check mechanical
parts using applicable diagnostic procedures.
2. Shift schedule (which implies gear position) displayed on CONSULT-II and that indicated in Service Man-
ual may differ slightly. This occurs because of the following reasons:
–Actual shift schedule has more or less tolerance or allowance,
–Shift schedule indicated in Service Manual refers to the point where shifts start, and
–Gear position displayed on CONSULT-II indicates the point where shifts are completed.
3. Display of solenoid valves on CONSULT-II changes at the start of shifting, while gear position is displayed
upon completion of shifting (which is computed by TCM).
Diagnostic test mode Function Reference page
Self-diagnostic results Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.AT- 9 2
Data monitor Input/Output data in the ECU can be read.AT- 9 6
CAN diagnostic support
monitorThe results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.AT- 1 0 0
Function testPerformed by CONSULT-II instead of a technician to determine whether each system
is “OK” or “NG”.—
DTC work support Select the operating condition to confirm Diagnostic Trouble Codes.AT- 1 0 0
ECU part number ECU part number can be read. —
Item name Condition Display value
(Approx.)
VHCL/S SE-A/T
During drivingApproximately
matches the speed
meter reading. VHCL/S SE-MTR
ACCELE POSIReleased accelerator pedal. 0.0/8
Fully depressed accelerator pedal. 8.0/8
CLSD THL POSReleased accelerator pedal. ON
Fully depressed accelerator pedal. OFF
W/O THL POSFully depressed accelerator pedal. ON
Released accelerator pedal. OFF
BRAKE SWDepressed brake pedal. ON
Released brake pedal. OFF
ENGINE SPEED Engine runningClosely matches the
tachometer reading.
TURBINE REV During driving (lock-up ON)Approximately
matches the engine
speed.
ATF TEMP SE 1
0°C (32° F) - 20°C (68°F) - 80°C (176°F)3.3 - 2.7 - 0.9 V
ATF TEMP SE 23.3 - 2.5 - 0.7 V
TCC SOLENOID Lock-up is active 0.4 - 0.6 A
LINE PRES SOL During driving 0.2 - 0.6 A