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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Erase self-diagnostic results. Refer to "HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH CONSULT-II) ".
    4. Turn ignition switch OFF, and wait for 5 seconds or more.
    5. Start engine.
    6. Confirm self-diagnostic results again. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE ".

    Is the "TCM-POWER SUPPLY" displayed?

    1. YES: GO TO 2.
    2. NO: INSPECTION END 
    Fig 1: SELF-DIAG RESULTS - Consult II Display
    G00769749Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE, STEP 1 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between TCM connector terminal and ground.
      Fig 2: Terminals Voltage Reference Chart
      G00769750Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: GO TO  4.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between TCM Connector Terminal And Ground
    G00769751Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE, STEP 2 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Check voltage between TCM connector terminal and ground.
      Fig 4: Terminals Voltage Reference Chart
      G00769752Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between TCM Connector Terminal And Ground
      G00769753Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  5.
    2. NG: GO TO 4.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items:

    • Harness for short or open between battery and TCM connector terminal 28
    • Harness for short or open between ignition switch and TCM connector terminal 10, 19
    • 10A fuse (No 83, located in the IPDM E/R)
    • Ignition switch.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  5. CHECK TCM GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect TCM connector.
    3. Check continuity between TCM connector terminal and ground.
      Fig 6: Terminals Continuity Reference Chart
      G00769754Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
    Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between TCM Connector Terminal And Ground
    G00769755Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK DTC 

    Check again. Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO 7.
  7. CHECK TCM 
    1. Check TCM input/output signal. Refer to "TCM INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES ".
    2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.