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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
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How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate RepairNCS001K4
INTRODUCTION
The TCM receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor, accelera-
tor 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 7 , "
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.
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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's complaint.
Make good use of the two sheets provided, AT- 4 8 , "
Information from Customer" and AT- 4 8 , "Diagnostic Work-
sheet Chart" , to perform the best troubleshooting possible.
Work Flow Chart
*1.AT- 4 8*2.AT- 4 8*3.AT- 4 4
*4.AT- 5 3*5.AT- 5 3, AT- 5 5*6.AT- 5 7
*7.AT- 9 0*8.AT- 4 0*9.AT- 4 4
*10.AT-105*11.AT- 1 7 8*12.AT- 1 8 7
*13.AT- 6 4*14.AT- 4 1*15.AT- 1 0 5
*16.AT-178*17.EC-55 (for VQ35DE engine), EC-765 (for VK45DE engine)
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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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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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A/T FLUID CHECK
A/T Fluid Leakage and A/T Fluid Level Check
Inspect for A/T fluid leakage and check the A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 3 , "Checking A/T Fluid" .
A/T Fluid Condition Check
Inspect the A/T fluid condition.
STALL TEST
Stall Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the A/
T fluid temperature is 50 to 80
C (122 to 176F). Inspect the
amount of ATF. Replenish if necessary.
3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
4. Engine start, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in “D”
position.
Fluid condition Conceivable Cause Required Operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state)Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the ATF and check the A/T
main unit and the vehicle for mal-
functions (wire harnesses, cooler
pipes, etc.)
Milky white or cloudy Water in the fluidReplace the ATF and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of metal
powder mixed inUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
A/TReplace the ATF and check for
improper operation of the A/T.
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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
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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
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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.
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CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
Apply ATF to O-ring.
Line Pressure
Judgement of Line Pressure Test
Engine speedLine pressure [kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)]
“R” position “D”, “M” positions
At idle speed 425 - 465 (4.3 - 4.7, 62 - 67) 379 - 428 (3.9 - 4.4, 55 - 62)
At stall speed 1,605 - 1,950 (16.4 - 19.9, 233 - 283) 1,310 - 1,500 (13.4 - 15.3, 190 - 218)
Judgement Possible cause
Idle speedLow for all positions
(“P”, “R”, “N”, “D”, “M”)Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and low oil pump out-
put.
For example
Oil pump wear
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking or spring fatigue
Oil strainer oil pump pressure regulator valve passage oil leak
Engine idle speed too low
Only low for a specific
positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position
after the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
HighPossible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment
function.
For example
Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction
A/T fluid temperature sensor malfunction
Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking in OFF state, filter clog, cut line)
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Stall speedOil pressure does not
rise higher than the oil
pressure for idle.Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment
function.
For example
Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction
TCM breakdown
Line pressure solenoid malfunction (shorting, sticking in ON state)
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
The pressure rises, but
does not enter the stan-
dard position.Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the
pressure adjustment function.
For example
Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction
Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking, filter clog)
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
Only low for a specific
positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position
after the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.