2007 NISSAN 350Z engine oil

AT-52
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
Judgment of Line Pressure Test
ROAD TEST
Description

The road test inspects overall performance of A/T and analyzes possible malfunction causes.

The road test is performed in the following three stages.
1. Check before engine is started. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
Check Before Engine is Started" .
2. Check at idle. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
Check at Idle" .
3. Cruise test
–Inspect all the items from Part 1 to Part 3. Refer to AT- 5 5 , "Cruise Test — Part 1" , AT- 5 7 , "Cruise Test —
Part 2" and AT- 5 8 , "Cruise Test — Part 3" .

Before beginning the road test, check the test procedure and inspection items.

Test all inspection items until the symptom is uncovered. Diagnose NG items when all road tests are com-
plete.
Judgment Possible cause
Idle speedLow for all positions
(“P”, “R”, “N”, “D”, “M”)Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and low oil pump output.
For example

Oil pump wear

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking or spring fatigue

Oil strainer
oil pump
pressure regulator valve passage oil leak

Engine idle speed too low
Only low for a specific
positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
HighPossible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment
function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

A/T fluid temperature sensor malfunction

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking in OFF state, filter clog, cut line)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Stall speedLine pressure does
not rise higher than
the line pressure for
idle.Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment func-
tion.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

TCM breakdown

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (shorting, sticking in ON state)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking

Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
The pressure rises,
but does not enter the
standard position.Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the
pressure adjustment function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking, filter clog)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking

Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
Only low for a specific
positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-55
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Cruise Test — Part 1NCS00027
1. CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D1
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and ATF.
Appropriate temperature for the ATF: 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move selector lever to “P” position.
4. Start engine.
5. Move selector lever to “D” position.
6. Press the accelerator pedal about half-way down to accelerate the vehicle.
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Starts from D
1 ?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 1 , "
Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
2. CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 → D2
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 → D2 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
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- 1 8 3 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
3. CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 → D3
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D2 → D3 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D
2 → D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 5 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
4. CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 → D4
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D3 → D4 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D
3 → D4 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 7 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.

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Slips/Will
Not
EngageVehicle cannot be
started from D
1 .
Refer to AT-181,
"Vehicle Cannot Be
Started from D1" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 1
3. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle6. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
8. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
9. 1st one-way clutchAT- 2 8 1
10. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 5 5
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
24Does not lock-up.
Refer to AT-191, "A/T
Does Not Lock-up" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 0 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 2 5
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 5 59. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
25Does not hold lock-up
condition.
Refer to AT-193, "A/T
Does Not Hold Lock-
up Condition" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 0 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 2 5
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 5 59. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageLock-up is not
released.
Refer to AT-194,
"Lock-up Is Not
Released" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT-106
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-125
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-2559. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
27No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
1 → D2 or
M
1 → M2 . ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT-108,
AT-139
3. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT-149
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
6. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT-255
8. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT-274
10. Gear systemAT-246
11. Direct clutchAT-288
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
4 → D5 or
M
4 → M5 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT-108,
AT-139
3. Front brake solenoid valveAT-147
4. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT-149
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-255
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
10. Front brake (brake band)AT-255
11. Input clutchAT-276
12. Gear systemAT-246
13. High and low reverse clutchAT-286
31When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D5 → D4
or M
5 → M4 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT-108,
AT-139
3. Front brake solenoid valveAT-147
4. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT-149
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-255
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
10. Input clutchAT-276
11. Gear systemAT-246
12. High and low reverse clutchAT-286
13. Direct clutchAT-288
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AT-70
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWhen you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D4 → D3
or M
4 → M3 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. Input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 4 5
4. Front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 4 7
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converter AT- 2 5 5
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
10. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
11. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 8 6
13. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
14. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
33When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D3 → D2
or M
3 → M2 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. High and low reverse clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 5 1
4. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 4 9
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
10. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
11. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
12. Direct clutchAT- 2 8 8
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-71
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWhen you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D2 → D1
or M
2 → M1 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT-108,
AT-139
3. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT-149
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
6. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT-255
8. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT-274
10. 1st one-way clutchAT-281
11. Gear systemAT-246
12. Reverse brakeAT-255
13. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 7 , "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
14. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
35With selector lever in
“D” position, accelera-
tion is extremely poor.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-131
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. PNP switchAT-102
6. A/T positionAT-206
7. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-255
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
10. 1st one-way clutchAT-281
11. Gear systemAT-246
12. Reverse brakeAT-255
13. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 7 , "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
14. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
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AT-72
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWith selector lever in
“R” position, accelera-
tion is extremely poor.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 1
4. High and low reverse clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. PNP switchAT- 1 0 2
7. A/T positionAT- 2 0 6
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle9. Gear systemAT- 2 4 610. Output shaftAT- 2 5 5
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 5 5
37While starting off by
accelerating in 1st,
engine races or slip-
page occurs.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 1
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle6. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
8. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
9. 1st one-way clutchAT- 2 8 1
10. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 5 5
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
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