torque INFINITI M35 2006 Factory User Guide

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Lock-up ControlNCS001JU
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid valve,
which is controlled by a signal from TCM, and the torque converter clutch control valve engages or releases
the torque converter clutch piston.
Lock-up operation condition table
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE CONTROL
Lock-up Control System Diagram
Lock-up Released
In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
Lock-up Applied
In the lock-up applied state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the locked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and lock-up apply pressure is generated.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is pressed and coupled.
SMOOTH LOCK-UP CONTROL
When shifting from the lock-up released state to the lock-up applied state, the current output to the torque con-
verter clutch solenoid is controlled with the TCM. In this way, when shifting to the lock-up applied state, the
torque converter clutch is temporarily set to the half-clutched state to reduce the shock.
Half-clutched State
The current output from the TCM to the torque converter clutch solenoid is varied to steadily increase the
torque converter clutch solenoid pressure.
In this way, the lock-up apply pressure gradually rises and while the torque converter clutch piston is put
into half-clutched status, the torque converter clutch piston operating pressure is increased and the cou-
pling is completed smoothly.
Slip Lock-up Control
In the slip region, the torque converter clutch solenoid current is controlled with the TCM to put it into the
half-clutched state. This absorbs the engine torque fluctuation and lock-up operates from low speed.
This raises the fuel efficiency for 3rd, 4th and 5th gears at both low speed and when the accelerator has a
low degree of opening.
Selector lever “D” position “M” position
Gear position 5 4 3 5 4
Lock-up
––
Slip lock-up––
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Engine Brake ControlNCS001JV
The forward one-way clutch transmits the drive force from the engine to the rear wheels. But the reverse
drive from the rear wheels is not transmitted to the engine because the one-way clutch is idling.
Therefore, the low coast brake solenoid is operated to prevent the forward one-way clutch from idling and
the engine brake is operated in the same manner as conventionally.
The operation of the low coast brake solenoid switches the low coast brake switching valve and controls
the coupling and releasing of the low coast brake.
The low coast brake reducing valve controls the low coast brake coupling force.
Control ValveNCS001JW
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
SCIA1520E
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valveIn order to prevent the pressure supplied to the torque converter from being excessive,
the line pressure is adjusted to the optimum pressure (torque converter operating pres-
sure).
Pressure regulator valve
Pressure regulator plug
Pressure regulator sleeveAdjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valveWhen the front brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(front brake pressure) and supplies it to the front brake. (In 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gears,
adjusts the clutch pressure.)
Accumulator control valveAdjusts the pressure (accumulator control pressure) acting on the accumulator piston
and low coast reducing valve to the pressure appropriate to the driving state.
Pilot valve AAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for line pressure control, shift change control, and lock-up control.
Pilot valve BAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for shift change control.
Low coast brake switching valve During engine braking, supplies the line pressure to the low coast brake reducing valve.
Low coast brake reducing valveWhen the low coast brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(low coast brake pressure) and supplies it to the low coast brake.
N-R accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-R is selected.
Direct clutch piston switching valve Operates in 4th gear and switches the direct clutch coupling capacity.
High and low reverse clutch control valveWhen the high and low reverse clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the opti-
mum pressure (high and low reverse clutch pressure) and supplies it to the high and low
reverse clutch. (In 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, adjusts the clutch pressure.)

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FUNCTION OF PRESSURE SWITCH
Input clutch control valveWhen the input clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(input clutch pressure) and supplies it to the input clutch. (In 4th and 5th gears, adjusts
the clutch pressure.)
Direct clutch control valveWhen the direct clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(direct clutch pressure) and supplies it to the direct clutch. (In 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears,
adjusts the clutch pressure.)
TCC control valve
TCC control plug
TCC control sleeveSwitches the lock-up to operating or released. Also, by performing the lock-up operation
transiently, lock-up smoothly.
Torque converter lubrication valveOperates during lock-up to switch the torque converter, cooling, and lubrication system
oil passage.
Cool bypass valve Allows excess oil to bypass cooler circuit without being fed into it.
Line pressure relief valve Discharges excess oil from line pressure circuit.
N-D accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-D is selected.
Manual valveSends line pressure to each circuit according to the select position. Th e circuits to which
the line pressure is not sent drain. Name Function
Name Function
ATF pressure switch 1 (FR/B)Detects any malfunction in the front brake hydraulic pressure. When it detects any mal-
function, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
ATF pressure switch 2 (LC/B)Detects any malfunction in the low coast brake hydraulic pressure. When it detects any
malfunction, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
ATF pressure switch 3 (I/C)Detects any malfunction in the input clutch hydraulic pressure. When it detects any mal-
function, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
ATF pressure switch 5 (D/C)Detects any malfunction in the direct clutch hydraulic pressure. When it detects any mal-
function, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
ATF pressure switch 6 (HLR/C)Detects any malfunction in the high and low reverse clutch hydraulic pressure. When it
detects any malfunction, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.

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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 A/T 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, the A/T is 4th gear.
High and Low Reverse Clutch Solenoid
If a (electrical or functional) malfunction 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 pro-
hibited.
Gear positionATF pressure switch output
Fail-safe
functionClutch 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 pattern3rd – X X –
Held in
2nd gearOFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
4th – X X –
Held in
2nd gearOFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
5th X X – X
Held in
2nd gearOFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

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DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
Information from Customer
KEY POINTS
WHAT..... Vehicle and A/T model
WHEN..... Date, Frequencies
WHERE..... Road conditions
HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Diagnostic Worksheet Chart
Customer name MR/MS Model and Year VIN
Trans. Model Engine Mileage
Malfunction Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
Frequency
Continuous Intermittent ( times a day)
Symptoms
Vehicle does not move. ( Any position Particular position)
No up-shift ( 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th)
No down-shift ( 5th 4th 4th 3rd 3rd 2nd 2nd 1st)
Lock-up malfunction
Shift point too high or too low.
Shift shock or slip ( N D N R Lock-up Any drive position)
Noise or vibration
No kick down
No pattern select
Others
()
A/T CHECK indicator lamp
Continuously lit Not lit
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Continuously lit Not lit
1 Read the item on cautions concerning fail-safe and understand the customer's complaint.AT- 4 4
2
A/T fluid inspectionAT- 5 3
Leak (Repair leak location.)
State
Amount
3
Stall test and line pressure testAT- 5 3, AT-
55 Stall test
Torque converter one-way clutch
Front brake
High and low reverse clutch
Low coast brake
Forward brake
Reverse brake
Forward one-way clutch
1st one-way clutch
3rd one-way clutch
Engine
Line pressure low
Except for input clutch and direct
clutch, clutches and brakes OK
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Perform all road tests and enter checks in required inspection items.AT- 5 7
4-1.Check before engine is started AT- 5 7
AT- 1 9 0 , "A/T CHECK Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On"
Perform self-diagnostics. Enter checks for detected items. AT- 9 2 ,AT-103
AT-105, "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE"
AT-108, "DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT"
AT-112, "DTC P0700 TCM"
AT-113, "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH"
AT-117, "DTC P0717 TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR"
AT-119, "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)"
AT-124, "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL"
AT-126, "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-128, "DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)"
AT-130, "DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-132, "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR"
AT-135, "DTC P1710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT"
AT-140, "DTC P1721 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR"
AT-142, "DTC P1730 A/T INTERLOCK"
AT-145, "DTC P1731 A/T 1ST ENGINE BRAKING"
AT-147, "DTC P1752 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-149, "DTC P1754 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
AT-151, "DTC P1757 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-153, "DTC P1759 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
AT-155, "DTC P1762 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-157, "DTC P1764 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
AT-159, "DTC P1767 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-161, "DTC P1769 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
FUNCTION"
AT-163, "DTC P1772 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-165, "DTC P1774 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
AT-167, "DTC P1815 MANUAL MODE SWITCH"
AT-172, "DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1"
AT-174, "DTC P1843 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 3"
AT-176, "DTC P1845 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 5"
AT-178, "DTC P1846 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 6"
4-2.Check at IdleAT- 5 7
AT- 1 9 0 , "Engine Cannot Be Started in “P” or “N” Position"
AT- 1 9 1 , "In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves When Pushed"
AT- 1 9 2 , "In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves"
AT- 1 9 3 , "Large Shock (“N” to “D” Position)"
AT- 1 9 5 , "Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position"
AT- 1 9 7 , "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position"
4-3.Cruise TestAT- 5 9
Part 1
AT- 1 9 9 , "Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1"
AT- 2 0 1 , "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 D2"
AT- 2 0 3 , "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 D3"
AT- 2 0 5 , "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 D4"
AT- 2 0 7 , "A/T Does Not Shift: D4 D5"
AT- 2 0 9 , "A/T Does Not Lock-Up"
AT- 2 1 0 , "A/T Does Not Hold Lock-Up Condition"
AT- 2 1 2 , "Lock-Up Is Not Released"
AT- 2 1 2 , "Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle"

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44-3Part 2AT- 6 1
AT-199, "Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1"
AT-201, "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 D2"
AT-203, "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 D3"
AT-205, "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 D4"
Part 3AT- 6 2
AT-213, "Cannot Be Changed to Manual Mode"
AT-214, "A/T Does Not Shift: 5th Gear 4th Gear"
AT-215, "A/T Does Not Shift: 4th Gear 3rd Gear"
AT-217, "A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd Gear 2nd Gear"
AT-218, "A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd Gear 1st Gear"
AT-220, "Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake"
Perform self-diagnostics. Enter checks for detected items. AT- 9 2 , AT-103
AT-105, "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE"
AT-108, "DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT"
AT- 11 2 , "DTC P0700 TCM"
AT- 11 3 , "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH"
AT- 11 7 , "DTC P0717 TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR"
AT- 11 9 , "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)"
AT-124, "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL"
AT-126, "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-128, "DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)"
AT-130, "DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-132, "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR"
AT-135, "DTC P1710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT"
AT-140, "DTC P1721 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR"
AT-142, "DTC P1730 A/T INTERLOCK"
AT-145, "DTC P1731 A/T 1ST ENGINE BRAKING"
AT-147, "DTC P1752 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-149, "DTC P1754 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
AT-151, "DTC P1757 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-153, "DTC P1759 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
AT-155, "DTC P1762 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-157, "DTC P1764 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
AT-159, "DTC P1767 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-161, "DTC P1769 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
FUNCTION"
AT-163, "DTC P1772 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE"
AT-165, "DTC P1774 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION"
AT-167, "DTC P1815 MANUAL MODE SWITCH"
AT-172, "DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1"
AT-174, "DTC P1843 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 3"
AT-176, "DTC P1845 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 5"
AT-178, "DTC P1846 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 6"
5 Inspect each system for items found to be NG in the self-diagnostics and repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
6
Perform all road tests and enter the checks again for the required items.AT- 5 7
7
For any remaining NG items, perform the “Diagnostics Procedure” and repair or replace the malfunctioning
parts. See the chart for diagnostics by symptoms. (This chart also contains other symptoms and inspection pro-
cedures.)AT- 6 4
8 Erase the results of the self-diagnostics from the TCM.AT- 9 6, AT-
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5. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the
accelerator pedal.
6. Quickly read off the stall speed, then quickly remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
7. Move the selector lever to the “N” position.
8. Cool down the ATF.
CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 with selector lever in “R” position.
Judgement of Stall Test
O: Stall speed within standard value position
H: Stall speed higher than standard value
L: Stall speed lower than standard value
Stall test standard value positionStall speed
VQ35DE models: 2,650 - 2,950 rpm
VK45DE models: 2,260 - 2,560 rpm
SAT514G
SCIA6788E
Selector lever position
Possible location of malfunction
“D”, “M” “R”
Stall speed HO
Forward brake
Forward one-way clutch
1st one-way clutch
3rd one-way clutch
OH
Reverse brake
LL
Engine and torque converter one-way clutch
HH
Line pressure low
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 1 2 Slipping in 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear Direct clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 2
3 Slipping in 3rd, 4th or 5th gear High and low reverse clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 3
4 Slipping in 4th or 5th gear Input clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 4
5 Slipping in 5th gear Front brake slippage

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LINE PRESSURE TEST
Line Pressure Test Port
Line Pressure Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.
2. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the ATF reaches in range of 50 to 80
C (122 to
176
F), then inspect the amount of ATF and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The A/T fluid temperature rises in range of 50 to 80
C (122 to 176F) during 10 minutes of driving.
3. Remove the front propeller shaft from vehicle (with AWD models). Refer to PR-5, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" .
4. After warming up remove the oil pressure detection plug and
install the oil pressure gauge [ST2505S001(J-34301-C)].
CAUTION:
When using the oil pressure gauge, be sure to use the O-
ring attached to the oil pressure detection plug.
5. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
6. Start the engine, then measure the line pressure at both idle and
the stall speed.
CAUTION:
Keep the brake pedal pressed all the way down during
measurement.
When measuring the line pressure at the stall speed,
refer to AT- 5 3 , "
STALL TEST" .
7. After the measurements are complete, install the oil pressure
detection plug and tighten to the specified torque.
SCIA2187E
SCIA5309E
SCIA7463E
: 7.3 Nꞏm (0.74 kg-m, 65 in-lb)SAT493G

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Shift
ShockShock is too large for
lock-up.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-132
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT-227
3. Engine speed signalAT-124
4. CAN communication lineAT-105
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 11 7
6. Vehicle speed sensorꞏA/T and vehicle speed sensorꞏMTRAT- 11 9,
AT-140
7. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-126
8. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
9. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle 10. Torque converterAT-298
9Shock is too large
during engine brake.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-132
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT-227
3. CAN communication lineAT-105
4. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
5. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle6. Front brake (brake band)AT-2987. Input clutch AT-323
8. High and low reverse clutchAT-335
9. Direct clutch AT-337
10
No Up
ShiftGear does not change
from D
1 D2 o r f ro m
M
1 M2 .
Refer to AT-201, "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D1
D2" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensorꞏA/T and vehicle speed sensorꞏMTRAT- 11 9,
AT-140
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT-176,
AT-155
4. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
5. CAN communication lineAT-105
6. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle 7. Direct clutchAT-337
11Gear does not change
from D
2 D3 o r f ro m
M
2 M3 .
Refer to AT-203, "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D2
D3" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensorꞏA/T and vehicle speed sensorꞏMTRAT- 11 9,
AT-140
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT-178,
AT-159
4. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
5. CAN communication lineAT-105
6. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle 7. High and low reverse clutchAT-335
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