AT-54
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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5. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the
accelerator pedal.
6. Quickly read off the stall speed, then quickly remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
7. Move the selector lever to the “N” position.
8. Cool down the ATF.
CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 with selector lever in “R” position.
Judgement of Stall Test
O: Stall speed within standard value position
H: Stall speed higher than standard value
L: Stall speed lower than standard value
Stall test standard value positionStall speed
VQ35DE models: 2,650 - 2,950 rpm
VK45DE models: 2,260 - 2,560 rpm
SAT514G
SCIA6788E
Selector lever position
Possible location of malfunction
“D”, “M” “R”
Stall speed HO
Forward brake
Forward one-way clutch
1st one-way clutch
3rd one-way clutch
OH
Reverse brake
LL
Engine and torque converter one-way clutch
HH
Line pressure low
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 1 → 2 Slipping in 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear Direct clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 2 → 3 Slipping in 3rd, 4th or 5th gear High and low reverse clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 3 → 4 Slipping in 4th or 5th gear Input clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 4 → 5 Slipping in 5th gear Front brake slippage
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-55
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LINE PRESSURE TEST
Line Pressure Test Port
Line Pressure Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.
2. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the ATF reaches in range of 50 to 80°C (122 to
176°F), then inspect the amount of ATF and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The A/T fluid temperature rises in range of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) during 10 minutes of driving.
3. Remove the front propeller shaft from vehicle (with AWD models). Refer to PR-5, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" .
4. After warming up remove the oil pressure detection plug and
install the oil pressure gauge [ST2505S001(J-34301-C)].
CAUTION:
When using the oil pressure gauge, be sure to use the O-
ring attached to the oil pressure detection plug.
5. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
6. Start the engine, then measure the line pressure at both idle and
the stall speed.
CAUTION:
Keep the brake pedal pressed all the way down during
measurement.
When measuring the line pressure at the stall speed,
refer to AT- 5 3 , "
STALL TEST" .
7. After the measurements are complete, install the oil pressure
detection plug and tighten to the specified torque.
SCIA2187E
SCIA5309E
SCIA7463E
: 7.3 N·m (0.74 kg-m, 65 in-lb)SAT493G
AT-58
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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3. CHECK “P” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Move selector lever to “P” position.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Push the vehicle forward or backward.
5. Engage the parking brake.
When you push the vehicle with disengaging the parking brake, does it move?
YES >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 1 , "In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves When Pushed" on the AT- 4 8 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK “N” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Start engine.
2. Move selector lever to “N” position.
3. Release the parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?
YES >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 2 , "In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK SHIFT SHOCK
1. Engage the brake.
2. Move selector lever to “D” position.
When the A/T is shifted from
“N” to “D”, is there an excessive shock?
YES >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 3 , "Large Shock (“N” to “D” Position)" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK “R” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Engage the brake.
2. Move selector lever to “R” position.
3. Release the brake for 4 to 5 seconds.
Does the vehicle creep backward?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 5 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position" Position” on
the AT- 4 8 , "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
7. CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTIONS
Inspect whether the vehicle creep forward when the A/T is put into the “D” position.
Does the vehicle creep forward in the
“D” position?
YES >> Go to AT- 5 9 , "Cruise Test - Part 1" , AT- 6 1 , "Cruise Test - Part 2" and AT- 6 1 , "Cruise Test - Part 3"
.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 7 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position" on the AT- 4 8 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
AT-60
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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5. CHECK SHIFT-UP D4 → D5
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D4 → D5) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 6 3 , "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 9 6 , "
DATA MONITOR
MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D4
→ D5 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 0 7 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D4 → D5" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
6. CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal (closed throttle position signal: OFF) from D5, check lock-up from D5 to L/U.
Refer to AT- 6 3 , "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-II
Select “TCC SOLENOID” with the “MAIN SIGNAL” mode for “A/T”. Refer to AT- 9 0 , "
CONSULT-II REFER-
ENCE VALUE" .
Does it lock-up?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 0 9 , "
A/T Does Not Lock-up" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET" , then continue the road test.
7. CHECK LOCK-UP HOLD
Check hold lock-up.
With CONSULT-II
Select “TCC SOLENOID” with the “MAIN SIGNAL” mode for “A/T”. Refer to AT- 9 0 , "
CONSULT-II REFER-
ENCE VALUE" .
Does it maintain lock-up status?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 1 0 , "
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOS-
TIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
8. CHECK LOCK-UP RELEASE
Check lock-up cancellation by depressing brake pedal lightly to decelerate.
With CONSULT-II
Select “TCC SOLENOID” with the “MAIN SIGNAL” mode for A/T. Refer to AT- 9 0 , "
CONSULT-II REFERENCE
VA L U E" .
Does lock-up cancel?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 1 2 , "
Lock-up Is Not Released" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET" , then continue the road test.
9. CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 → D4
Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position and engine speed. Refer to AT- 9 6 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
When the A/T shift-down D5
→ D4, does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Go to AT- 6 1 , "
Cruise Test - Part 2" .
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 1 2 , "
Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAG-
NOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test. Go to AT- 6 1 , "Cruise Test - Part 2" .
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-61
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Cruise Test - Part 2NCS001KB
1. CHECK STARTING FROM D1
1. Move selector lever to “D” position.
2. Accelerate at half throttle.
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position. Refer to AT- 9 6 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does it start from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 9 , "
Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
2. CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 → D2
Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and inspect whether or not the A/T shifts up (D1 → D2) at the
correct speed. Refer to AT- 6 3 , "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 9 6 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D1
→ D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 0 1 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
3. CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 → D3
Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and inspect whether or not the A/T shifts up (D2 → D3) at the
correct speed. Refer to AT- 6 3 , "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 9 6 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D2
→ D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 0 3 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
4. CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 → D4 AND ENGINE BRAKE
When the A/T changes speed D3 → D4, return the accelerator pedal.
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position. Refer to AT- 9 6 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D3
→ D4 and apply the engine brake?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Go to AT- 6 1 , "
Cruise Test - Part 3" .
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 0 5 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4" on the AT- 4 8 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test. Go to AT- 6 1 , "Cruise Test - Part 3" .
Cruise Test - Part 3NCS001KC
1. MANUAL MODE FUNCTION
Move to manual mode from “D” position.
Does it switch to manual mode?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Continue road test and add check mark to AT- 2 1 3 , "
Cannot Be Changed to Manual Mode" on AT-
48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" .
AT-62
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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2. CHECK SHIFT-DOWN
During manual mode driving, is downshift from M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1 performed?
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position. Refer to AT- 9 6 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Is downshifting correctly performed?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “A/T Does Not Shift” at the corresponding position (5th → 4th, 4th → 3rd,
3rd → 2nd, 2nd → 1st) on the AT- 4 8 , "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
3. CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Check engine brake.
Does engine braking effectively reduce speed in M1 position?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Perform self-diagnostics. Refer to AT- 9 2 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 3 ,
"Diagnostic Procedure without CONSULT-II" .
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 2 0 , "
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake" on the AT- 4 8 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue trouble diagnosis.
AT-64
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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AW D M OD E LS
At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition. (Closed throttle position signal: OFF)
At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
Symptom ChartNCS001KF
The diagnostics item numbers show the sequence for inspection. Inspect in order from item 1.
Overhaul and inspection inside the A/T only if A/T fluid condition is NG. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "A/T Fluid Condi-
tion Check" .
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
Closed throttle 51 - 59 (32 - 37) 48 - 56 (30 - 35)
Half throttle 188 - 196 (117 - 122) 132 - 140 (82 - 87)
No. Item Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference
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1Shift
ShockLarge shock. (“N” →
“D” position)
Refer to AT-193,
"Large Shock (“N” to
“D” Position)" .ON vehicle1. Engine idle speedEC-83
(for
VQ35DE
engine),
EC-785
(for
VK45DE
engine)
2. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 4
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 2
4. A/T positionAT- 2 2 7
5. A/T fluid temperature sensorAT- 1 3 5
6. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 7 2,
AT- 1 5 1
7. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
8. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
9. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
10. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle11. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17, "Cross-Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for 2WD)" , AT-18,
"Cross-Sectional View (VK45DE Models for 2WD)" o r AT-19,
"Cross-Sectional View (AWD Models)" .)AT- 3 0 1
AT-66
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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5
Shift
ShockShock is too large
when changing D4 →
D
5 or M4 → M5 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 2
2. A/T positionAT- 2 2 7
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 7 2,
AT- 1 5 1
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
5. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 4
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 11 7
7. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 11 9,
AT- 1 4 0
8. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle10. Front brake (brake band)AT- 3 0 111. Input clutchAT- 3 2 7
6Shock is too large for
downshift when accel-
erator pedal is
pressed.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 2
2. A/T positionAT- 2 2 7
3. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
4. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 4
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 11 7
6. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 11 9,
AT- 1 4 0
7. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle9. Front brake (brake band)AT- 3 0 110. Input clutch AT- 3 2 7
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 3 9
12. Direct clutchAT- 3 4 1
7Shock is too large for
upshift when acceler-
ator pedal is released.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 2
2. A/T positionAT- 2 2 7
3. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 4
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 11 7
6. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 11 9,
AT- 1 4 0
7. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle9. Front brake (brake band)AT- 3 0 110. Input clutch AT- 3 2 7
11. High and low reverse clutch AT- 3 3 9
12. Direct clutch AT- 3 4 1
No. Item Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference
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