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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Read out the value of "ATF TEMP SE 1".
    ATF TEMP SE 1 REFERENCE

    Item name Condition °C (°F) Display value (Approx.)
    ATF TEMP SE 1 0 (32) - 20 (68) - 80 (176) 2.2 - 1.8 - 0.6 V

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: GO TO  3.
    Fig 1: Scan Tool Display "Data Monitor"
    G02408160Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Read out the value of "ATF TEMP SE 2".
    ATF TEMP SE 2 REFERENCE

    Item name Condition °C (°F) Display value (Approx.)
    ATF TEMP SE 2 0 (32) - 20 (68) - 80 (176) 2.2 - 1.7 - 0.45 V

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  8.
    • NG: GO TO  5.
    Fig 2: Scan Tool Display "DTC Data Monitor"
    G02408161Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 

    Check A/T fluid temperature sensor 1. Refer to "A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 ".

    OK or NG

  4. CHECK SUB-HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect park/neutral position switch connector and TCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between park/neutral position switch connector terminals and TCM connector terminals.
      TCM CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFICATION

      Item Connector Terminal (Wire color) Continuity
      Park/neutral position switch connector F505 6 (G) Yes
      TCM connector F503 19 (G)
      Park/neutral position switch connector F505 7 (OR) Yes
      TCM connector F503 18 (OR)
      Fig 3: Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector F505 Terminals 6, 7 & TCM Connector F503 Terminals 19, 18 Continuity Test
      G02408162Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  7.
    • NG: Replace open circuit or short to ground and short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 

    Check A/T fluid temperature sensor 2. Refer to "A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 ".

    OK or NG

  6. CHECK TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector and TCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector terminals and TCM connector terminals.
      Fig 4: A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor Connector F507 Terminals 1 & 2 & TCM Connector F502 Terminals 1 & 5 Continuity Specification Table
      G02408163Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor Connector F507 Terminals 1 & 2 & TCM Connector F502 Terminals 1 & 5 Continuity Test
      G02408164Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 7.
    • NG: Replace open circuit or short to ground and short to power in harness or connectors.
  7. CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ".
    2. Reinstall any part removed.

    OK or NG

  8. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: INSPECTION END 
    • NG: GO TO  1.