engine control INFINITI FX35 2007 Owner's Manual

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A/T Interlock

If there is an A/T interlock judgment malfunction, the A/T is fixed in 2nd gear to make driving possible.
NOTE:
When the vehicle is driven fixed in 2nd gear, a turbine revolution sensor malfunction is displayed,
but this is not a turbine revolution sensor malfunction.

When the coupling pattern below is detected, the fail-safe action corresponding to the pattern is per-
formed.
A/T INTERLOCK COUPLING PATTERN TABLE

: NG X: OK
A/T 1st Engine Braking
When there is an A/T first gear engine brake judgment malfunction, the low coast brake solenoid is switched
OFF to avoid the engine brake operation.
Line Pressure Solenoid
The solenoid is switched OFF and the line pressure is set to the maximum hydraulic pressure to make driving
possible.
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid
The solenoid is switched OFF to release the lock-up.
Low Coast Brake Solenoid
When a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs, in order to make driving possible, if the solenoid is ON,
the transmission is held in 2nd gear; if the solenoid is OFF, the A/T is held in 4th gear. (Engine brake is not
applied in 1st and 2nd gear.)
Input Clutch Solenoid
If a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs with the solenoid either ON or OFF, the A/T is held in 4th gear
to make driving possible.
Direct Clutch Solenoid
If a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs with the solenoid either ON or OFF, the A/T is held in 4th gear
to make driving possible.
Front Brake Solenoid
If a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs with the solenoid ON, in order to make driving possible, the A/
T is held in 5th gear; if the solenoid is OFF, 4th gear.
High and Low Reverse Clutch Solenoid
If a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs with the solenoid either ON or OFF, the A/T is held in 4th gear
to make driving possible.
Turbine Revolution Sensor 1 or 2
The control is the same as if there were no turbine revolution sensors, 5th gear and manual mode are prohib-
ited.
Gear position ATF pressure switch output
Fail-safe function Clutch pressure output pattern after fail-safe func-
tion
SW3 (I/C) SW6
(HLR/
C) SW5
(D/C) SW1
(FR/B) SW2
(LC/B) I/C HLR/C D/C FR/B LC/B L/U
A/T inter-
lock cou-
pling pattern 3rd – X X –

Held in
2nd gear OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
4th – X X –
Held in
2nd gear OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
5th X X – X
Held in
2nd gear OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

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How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate RepairNCS001BE
INTRODUCTION
The TCM receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor, accelerator pedal position sensor (throttle position
sensor) or PNP switch and provides shift control or lock-up control via A/T solenoid valves.
The TCM also communicates with the ECM by means of a signal
sent from sensing elements used with the OBD-related parts of the
A/T system for malfunction-diagnostic purposes. The TCM is capa-
ble of diagnosing malfunctioning parts while the ECM can store mal-
functions in its memory.
Input and output signals must always be correct and stable in the
operation of the A/T system. The A/T system must be in good oper-
ating condition and be free of valve seizure, solenoid valve malfunc-
tion, etc.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a error that occurs intermittently
rather than continuously. Most intermittent errors are caused by poor
electric connections or improper wiring. In this case, careful check-
ing of suspected circuits may help prevent the replacement of good
parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the errors. A road test
with CONSULT-II (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should be
performed. Follow the AT- 4 6 , "
WORK FLOW" .
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with a
customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such errors, especially
intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and under
what conditions they occur. A “DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET” as
shown on the example (Refer to AT- 4 8
) should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for “conventional” errors first. This will
help troubleshoot driveability errors on an electronically controlled
engine vehicle.
Also check related Service bulletins.
WORK FLOW
A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a malfunction. It is important to fully understand the symp-
toms or conditions for a customer complaint.
Make good use of the two sheets provided, “Information From Customer” (Refer to AT- 4 7
) and “DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET” (Refer to AT- 4 8
), to perform the best troubleshooting possible.
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Symptom ChartNCS001BP

The diagnostics item numbers show the sequence for inspection. Check in order from item 1.

Overhaul and check inside the A/T only if A/T fluid condition is NG. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "A/T Fluid Condition
Check" .
No. Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference
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1 Shift
Shock Large shock. (“N”
→
“D” position)
Refer to AT-193,
"Large Shock (“N” to
“D” Position)" . ON vehicle 1. Engine idle speed
EC-81
(for
VQ35DE)
or EC-743

(for
VK45DE)
2. Engine speed signal AT- 1 2 3
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 1
4. A/T positionAT- 2 3 1
5. A/T fluid temperature sensorAT- 1 3 4
6. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT- 1 7 1,
AT- 1 5 0
7. CAN communication line AT- 1 0 4
8. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
9. Line pressure testAT- 5 4
10. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 11. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18, "Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT-19, "Cross-sec-
tional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 2 0 , "Cross-
sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
2
Shock is too large
when changing D1 →
D
2 or M1 → M2 . ON vehicle 1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT- 1 3 1
2. A/T positionAT- 2 3 1
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 7 5,
AT- 1 5 4
4. CAN communication line AT- 1 0 4
5. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 3
6. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 3 9
8. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 10. Direct clutch AT- 3 3 2

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Shift
Shock Shock is too large
when changing D2 →
D
3 or M2 → M3 . ON vehicle 1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT-131
2. A/T positionAT-231
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valve AT-177,
AT-158
4. CAN communication line AT-104
5. Engine speed signalAT-123
6. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
8. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
9. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 10. High and low reverse clutch AT-329
4 Shock is too large
when changing D3 →
D
4 or M3 → M4 . ON vehicle 1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT-131
2. A/T positionAT-231
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valve AT-173,
AT-146
4. CAN communication line AT-104
5. Engine speed signalAT-123
6. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
8. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
9. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 10. Input clutch AT-317
5 Shock is too large
when changing D4 →
D
5 or M4 → M5 . ON vehicle 1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT-131
2. A/T positionAT-231
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT-171,
AT-150

4. CAN communication line AT-104
5. Engine speed signalAT-123
6. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
8. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
9. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 10. Front brake (brake band)
AT-27411. Input clutchAT-317
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6
Shift
Shock Shock is too large for
downshift when accel-
erator pedal is
pressed. ON vehicle 1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT- 1 3 1
2. A/T positionAT- 2 3 1
3. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 4
4. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 3
5. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 3 9
7. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 9. Front brake (brake band)
AT- 2 7 410. Input clutch AT- 3 1 7
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 2 9
12. Direct clutchAT- 3 3 2
7 Shock is too large for
upshift when acceler-
ator pedal is released. ON vehicle 1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT- 1 3 1
2. A/T positionAT- 2 3 1
3. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 3
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 4
5. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 3 9
7. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 9. Front brake (brake band)
AT- 2 7 410. Input clutch AT- 3 1 7
11. High and low reverse clutch AT- 3 2 9
12. Direct clutch AT- 3 3 2
8 Shock is too large for
lock-up. ON vehicle 1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT- 1 3 1
2. A/T positionAT- 2 3 1
3. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 3
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 4
5. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 3 9
7. Torque converter clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 2 5
8. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 10. Torque converter AT- 2 9 4
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AT-67
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Shock Shock is too large
during engine brake. ON vehicle
1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT-131
2. A/T positionAT-231
3. CAN communication lineAT-104
4. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
5. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 6. Front brake (brake band)
AT-2747. Input clutch AT-317
8. High and low reverse clutchAT-329
9. Direct clutch AT-332
10
No Up
Shift Gear does not change
from D
1 → D2 or from
M
1 → M2 .
Refer to AT-204, "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D1 →
D2" . ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT-175,
AT-154
4. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
5. CAN communication lineAT-104
6. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 7. Direct clutch AT-332
11 Gear does not change
from D
2 → D3 or from
M
2 → M3 .
Refer to AT-206, "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D2 →
D3" . ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valve AT-177,
AT-158
4. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
5. CAN communication lineAT-104
6. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 7. High and low reverse clutch AT-329
12 Gear does not change
from D
3 → D4 or from
M
3 → M4 .
Refer to AT-208, "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D3 →
D4" . ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valve AT-173,
AT-146
4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT-171,
AT-150
5. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
6. CAN communication lineAT-104
7. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 8. Input clutch AT-317
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Slips/Will
Not
Engage Vehicle cannot be
started from D
1 .
Refer to AT-201,
"Vehicle Cannot Be
Started From D1" . ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 1
3. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 4
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 6. Torque converter
AT- 2 9 4
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 2
8. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 3 1 5
9. 1st one-way clutch AT- 3 2 3
10. Gear systemAT- 2 7 4
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 9 4
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-18, "
Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT- 1 9 ,
"Cross-sectional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT-
20, "Cross-sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18,
"Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT-19, "Cross-sec-
tional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 2 0 , "Cross-
sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
24
Does not lock-up.
Refer to AT-213, "A/T
Does Not Lock-up" . ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 4
3. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 3
4. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 2 5
6. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT- 2 9 49. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 2
25 Does not hold lock-up
condition.
Refer to AT-215, "A/T
Does Not Hold Lock-
up Condition" . ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 4
3. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 3
4. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 2 5
6. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT- 2 9 49. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 2
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Slips/Will
Not
Engage Lock-up is not
released.
Refer to AT-217,
"Lock-up Is Not
Released" . ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 4
3. Engine speed signalAT-123
4. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-125
6. CAN communication lineAT-104
7. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT-2949. Oil pump assemblyAT-312
27 No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
1 → D2 or
M
1 → M2 . ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT-175,
AT-154
4. CAN communication line AT-104
5. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
6. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 7. Torque converter
AT-294
8. Oil pump assemblyAT-312
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT-315
10. Gear systemAT-274
11. Direct clutchAT-332
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18,
"Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT- 1 9 , "Cross-sec-
tional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT-20, "Cross-
sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT-294
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Slips/Will
Not
Engage No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
4 → D5 or
M
4 → M5 . ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT-171,
AT-150
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT-175,
AT-154
5. CAN communication line AT-104
6. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT-294
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-312
10. Front brake (brake band)AT-294
11. Input clutchAT-317
12. Gear systemAT-274
13. High and low reverse clutchAT-329
31 When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D5 → D4
or M
5 → M4 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT-171,
AT-150
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT-175,
AT-154
5. CAN communication line AT-104
6. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT-294
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-312
10. Input clutchAT-317
11. Gear systemAT-274
12. High and low reverse clutchAT-329
13. Direct clutchAT-332
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Slips/Will
Not
Engage When pressing the
accelerator pedal and
shifting speed D4 →
D
3 or M4 → M3 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 7 3,
AT- 1 4 6
4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT- 1 7 1,
AT- 1 5 0
5. CAN communication line AT- 1 0 4
6. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT- 2 9 4
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 2
10. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 3 1 5
11. Gear systemAT- 2 7 4
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 2 9
13. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-18, "
Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT- 1 9 ,
"Cross-sectional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT-
20, "Cross-sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
14. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18,
"Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT-19, "Cross-sec-
tional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 2 0 , "Cross-
sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
33 When pressing the
accelerator pedal and
shifting speed D3 →
D
2 or M3 → M2 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valve AT- 1 7 7,
AT- 1 5 8
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 7 5,
AT- 1 5 4
5. CAN communication line AT- 1 0 4
6. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT- 2 9 4
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 2
10. 3rd one-way clutch AT- 3 1 5
11. Gear systemAT- 2 7 4
12. Direct clutchAT- 3 3 2
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18,
"Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT-19, "Cross-sec-
tional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 2 0 , "Cross-
sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
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