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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE 

    Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE  .

    Is a malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results?

    1. YES: Check CAN communication line. Refer to DTC U1000: CAN COMMUNICATION LINE  .
    2. NO: GO TO  2 .

  2. CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
      Fig 1: Viewing ECU Input Signals In DATA MONITOR Mode
      G00344192Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of "MANU MODE SW", "NON M-MODE SW", "UP SW LEVER", "DOWN SW LEVER".
      Fig 2: Component Display Values Under Various Conditions
      G00344191Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Drive vehicle in the manual mode, and confirm that the actual gear position and the meter's indication of the position mutually coincide when the selector lever is shifted to the "+ (up)" or "- (down)" side (1st => 5th gear).

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  6 .
    2. NG: GO TO  3 .

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items.

    • Manual mode switch. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION  .
    • Pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
    • Open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector for A/T device (manual mode switch).
    • Unified meter and A/C amp.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  4 .
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK TCM 

    Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to TCM INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  6 .
    2. NG: GO TO  5 .

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items:

  6. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO  4 .