2008 INFINITI QX56 check transmission fluid

TM-120
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
1.CHECK TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "
CONSULT-III Functi on (TRANSMISSION)".
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate transmission range switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-43, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK CONTROL CABLE
Check the control cable.
• Refer to TM-194, "
Checking of A/T Position".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-194, "
Adjustment of A/
T Position".
3.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4.CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to TM-199, "
Oil Pan".
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No. 60).
5.CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to TM-5, "
Work Flow".
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM TCM INSPECTION
1. Perform TCM input/output signals inspection. Refer to TM-103, "
Reference Value".
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-121
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
CEF
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N
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OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Large Shock("N" to "D" Position)INFOID:0000000001604183
SYMPTOM:
A noticeable shock occurs when the selector lever is shifted from the “N” to “D” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)".
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate A/T fluid temperature sensor, engine speed signal, accelerator pedal
position sensor, front brake solenoid valve, CAN communication line?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-71, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-51, "Diagnosis
Procedure", TM-69, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-82, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-38, "Diagnosis
Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.ENGINE IDLE SPEED
Check the engine idle speed. Refer to EC-17, "
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair.
3.CHECK CONTROL CABLE
Check the control cable.
• Refer to TM-194, "
Checking of A/T Position".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-194, "
Adjustment of A/
T Position".
4.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check the A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Refill ATF.
5.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
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TM-122
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in “D” position. Refer
to TM-187, "
Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high: GO TO 6.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low: GO TO 7.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
- Power train system. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
- Transmission case. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8.CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to TM-199, "
Oil Pan".
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 9.
9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
• Check the malfunction items. If any items are dam aged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No.1).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10.CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to TM-5, "
Work Flow".
OK or NG
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-123
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
CEF
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N
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OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 .PERFORM TCM INSPECTION
1. Perform TCM input/output signals inspection. Refer to TM-103, "
Reference Value".
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in "R" PositionINFOID:0000000001604184
SYMPTOM:
The vehicle does not creep in the “R” position. Or an extreme lack of acceleration is observed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)".
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate accelerator pedal position sensor, high and low reverse clutch solenoid
valve, CAN communication line, transmission range switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-69, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-86, "Diagnosis
Procedure", TM-43, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-38, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK CONTROL CABLE
Check the control cable.
• Refer to TM-194, "
Checking of A/T Position".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-194, "
Adjustment of A/
T Position".
3.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4.CHECK STALL TEST
Check stall revolution with selector lever in “1” and “R” positions.
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TM-124
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SYSTEM SYMPTOM
Refer to TM-185, "Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
OK in “1” position, NG in “R” position>>GO TO 5.
NG in both “1” and “R” positions>>GO TO 8.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
2. Check the following items:
- Reverse brake. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check the line pressure with the engine idling. Refer to TM-187,
"Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 7.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 8.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
- Power train system. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
- Transmission case. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
9.CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to TM-199, "
Oil Pan".
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-125
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CEF
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N
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2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to TM-178, "Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 13.
10.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
• Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No.43).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
11 .CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to TM-5, "
Work Flow".
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 12.
12.PERFORM TCM INSPECTION
1. Perform TCM input/output signals inspection. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid
Temperature Sensor 2".
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
13.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
• Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No.43).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in "D" PositionINFOID:0000000001604185
SYMPTOM:
Vehicle does not creep forward when selecting “D” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)".
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate accelerator pedal position sensor, CAN communication line, transmis-
sion range switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-69, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-43, "Diagnosis
Procedure", TM-38, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK CONTROL CABLE
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-127
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CEF
G H
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K L
M A
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N
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NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
- Power train system. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
- Transmission case. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8.CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to TM-199, "
Oil Pan".
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> GO TO 12.
9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
• Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No.43).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10.CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to TM-5, "
Work Flow".
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 .PERFORM TCM INSPECTION
1. Perform TCM input/output signals inspection. Refer to TM-103, "
Reference Value".
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
12.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
• Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No.43).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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TM-128
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1
INFOID:0000000001604186
SYMPTOM:
Vehicle cannot be started from D1 on cruise test - Part 1.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Check if vehicle creeps in “R” position.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Refer to TM-123, "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in "R" Position".
2.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "
CONSULT-III Functi on (TRANSMISSION)".
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnostic results?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION(APP) SENSOR
Check accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. Refer to TM-69, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace accelera tor pedal position (APP) sensor.
4.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Refill ATF.
5.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to TM-187,
"Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 6.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 7.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
OK or NG
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