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Diagnostic Procedure

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  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.
    3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of "MANU MODE SW", "NON M-MODE SW", "UP SW LEVER", "DOWN SW LEVER".
      Fig 1: Identifying Display - Data Monitor
      G02362747Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: Item Value Specification
      G02362748Courtesy 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  4.
    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. Refer to "COMBINATION METERS ".

    OK or NG

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

    Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure".

    OK or NG

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO 5.
  5. CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ".

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following.

    • The A/T assembly harness connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace the control valve with TCM. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM AND A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 ".
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.