clutch NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Owner's Manual

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+Line pressure is increased to a maximum irrespective of the
throttle opening when fluid temperature drops to þ10ÉC (14ÉF).
This pressure rise is adopted to prevent a delay in clutch and
brake operation due to extreme drop of fluid viscosity at low
temperature.
SHIFT CONTROLNJAT0015S02The shift is regulated entirely by electronic control to accommodate
vehicle speed and varying engine operations. This is accomplished
by electrical signals transmitted by the revolution sensor and
throttle position sensor. This results in improved acceleration per-
formance and fuel economy.
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Control of Shift Solenoid Valves A and BNJAT0015S0201The TCM activates shift solenoid valves A and B according to sig-
nals from the throttle position sensor and revolution sensor to
select the optimum gear position on the basis of the shift schedule
memorized in the TCM.
The shift solenoid valve performs simple ON-OFF operation. When
set to ªONº, the drain circuit closes and pilot pressure is applied to
the shift valve.
Relation Between Shift Solenoid Valves A and B and
Gear Positions
NJAT0015S0203
Shift solenoid valveGear position
D
1,21,11D2,22,12D3D4(OD) N-P
A ON (Closed) OFF (Open) OFF (Open) ON (Closed) ON (Closed)
B ON (Closed) ON (Closed) OFF (Open) OFF (Open) ON (Closed)
Control of Shift Valves A and BNJAT0015S0202
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Pilot pressure generated by the operation of shift solenoid valves
A and B is applied to the end face of shift valves A and B.
The drawing above shows the operation of shift valve B. When the
shift solenoid valve is ªONº, pilot pressure applied to the end face
of the shift valve overcomes spring force, moving the valve upward.
LOCK-UP CONTROLNJAT0015S03The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is locked
to eliminate torque converter slip to increase power transmission
efficiency. The solenoid valve is controlled by an ON-OFF duty
signal sent from the TCM. The signal is converted to an oil pres-
sure signal which controls the torque converter clutch piston.
Conditions for Lock-up OperationNJAT0015S0301When vehicle is driven in 4th gear position, vehicle speed and
throttle opening are detected. If the detected values fall within the
lock-up zone memorized in the TCM, lock-up is performed.
Overdrive control switch ON OFF
Selector lever ªDº position
Gear position D
4D3
Vehicle speed sensor More than set value
Throttle position sensor Less than set opening
Closed throttle position switch OFF
A/T fluid temperature sensor More than 40ÉC (104ÉF)
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Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve ControlNJAT0015S0302The torque converter clutch solenoid valve is controlled by the
TCM. The plunger closes the drain circuit during the ªOFFº period,
and opens the circuit during the ªONº period. If the percentage of
OFF-time increases in one cycle, the pilot pressure drain time is
reduced and pilot pressure remains high.
The torque converter clutch piston is designed to slip to adjust the
ratio of ON-OFF, thereby reducing lock-up shock.
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OFF-time INCREASING
¯
Amount of drain DECREASING
¯
Pilot pressure HIGH
¯
Lock-up RELEASING
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Torque Converter Clutch Control Valve OperationNJAT0015S0303
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Lock-up released
The OFF-duration of the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is
long, and pilot pressure is high. The pilot pressure pushes the end
face of the torque converter clutch control valve in combination with
spring force to move the valve to the left. As a result, converter
pressure is applied to chamber A (torque converter clutch piston
release side). Accordingly, the torque converter clutch piston
remains unlocked.
Lock-up applied
When the OFF-duration of the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve is short, pilot pressure drains and becomes low. Accordingly,
the control valve moves to the right by the pilot pressure of the
other circuit and converter pressure. As a result, converter pres-
sure is applied to chamber B, keeping the torque converter clutch
piston applied.
Also smooth lock-up is provided by transient application and
release of the lock-up.
OVERRUN CLUTCH CONTROL (ENGINE BRAKE
CONTROL)
NJAT0015S04Forward one-way clutch is used to reduce shifting shocks in down-
shifting operations. This clutch transmits engine torque to the
wheels. However, drive force from the wheels is not transmitted to
the engine because the one-way clutch rotates idle. This means the
engine brake is not effective.
The overrun clutch operates when the engine brake is needed.
Overrun Clutch Operating ConditionsNJAT0015S0401
Selector lever position Gear position Throttle opening
ªDº position D
1,D2,D3gear position
Less than 3/16
ª2º position 2
1,22gear position
ª1º position 1
1,12gear position At any position
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve ControlNJAT0015S0402The overrun clutch solenoid valve is operated by an ON-OFF sig-
nal transmitted by the TCM to provide overrun clutch control
(engine brake control).
When this solenoid valve is ªONº, the pilot pressure drain port
closes. When it is ªOFFº, the drain port opens.
During the solenoid valve ªONº pilot pressure is applied to the end
face of the overrun clutch control valve.
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Overrun Clutch Control Valve OperationNJAT0015S0403When the solenoid valve is ªONº, pilot pressure is applied to the
overrun clutch control valve. This pushes up the overrun clutch
control valve. The line pressure is then shut off so that the clutch
does not engage.
When the solenoid valve is ªOFFº, pilot pressure is not generated.
At this point, the overrun clutch control valve moves downward by
spring force. As a result, overrun clutch operation pressure is pro-
vided by the overrun clutch reducing valve. This causes the over-
run clutch to engage.
In the 1 position, the overrun clutch control valve remains pushed
down so that the overrun clutch is engaged at all times.
Control ValveNJAT0016FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVESNJAT0016S01
Valve name Function
Pressure regulator valve, plug
and sleeveRegulates oil discharged from the oil pump to provide optimum line pressure for all driving
conditions.
Pressure modifier valve and
sleeveUsed as a signal supplementary valve to the pressure regulator valve. Regulates pressure-
modifier pressure (signal pressure) which controls optimum line pressure for all driving condi-
tions.
Pilot valve Regulates line pressure to maintain a constant pilot pressure level which controls lock-up
mechanism, overrun clutch, shift timing.
Accumulator control valve Regulates accumulator back-pressure to pressure suited to driving conditions.
Manual valve Directs line pressure to oil circuits corresponding to select positions.
Hydraulic pressure drains when the shift lever is in Neutral.
Shift valve A Simultaneously switches four oil circuits using output pressure of shift solenoid valve A to
meet driving conditions (vehicle speed, throttle opening, etc.).
Provides automatic downshifting and up-shifting (1st®2nd®3rd®4th gears/4th®3rd®
2nd®1st gears) in combination with shift valve B.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Valve name Function
Shift valve B Simultaneously switches three oil circuits using output pressure of shift solenoid valve B in
relation to driving conditions (vehicle speed, throttle opening, etc.).
Provides automatic downshifting and up-shifting (1st®2nd®3rd®4th gears/4th®3rd®
2nd®1st gears) in combination with shift valve A.
Overrun clutch control valve Switches hydraulic circuits to prevent engagement of the overrun clutch simultaneously with
application of the brake band in D
4. (Interlocking occurs if the overrun clutch engages during
D
4.)
1st reducing valve Reduces low & reverse brake pressure to dampen engine-brake shock when down-shifting
from the ª1º position 1
2to 11.
Overrun clutch reducing valve Reduces oil pressure directed to the overrun clutch and prevents engine-brake shock.
In ª1º and ª2º positions, line pressure acts on the overrun clutch reducing valve to increase
the pressure-regulating point, with resultant engine brake capability.
Torque converter relief valve Prevents an excessive rise in torque converter pressure.
Torque converter clutch control
valve, plug and sleeveActivates or inactivates the lock-up function.
Also provides smooth lock-up through transient application and release of the lock-up system.
1-2 accumulator valve and piston Dampens the shock encountered when 2nd gear band servo contracts, and provides smooth
shifting.
3-2 timing valve Switches oil pressure with 3-2 timing valve according to throttle opening.
Shuttle control valve Reduces shock when down-shifting from 3rd to 2nd and regulates overrun clutch.
Cooler check valve Regulates oil pressure which causes lock-up when driving at low speeds.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Valve (Cont'd)
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SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT TEST MODENJAT0022S03
Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, ªSELF-DIAG
RESULTSº test mode)Malfunction is detected when ... Remarks
Item Display
No failure
(NO SELF DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE INDICATED
FURTHER TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED**)+No failure has been detected.
Initial start+This is not a malfunction message (Whenever shut-
ting off a power supply to the TCM, this message
appears on the screen.) INITIAL START
Ð
Revolution sensor VHCL SPEED
SEN´A/T+TCM does not receive the proper voltage signal from
the sensor.
Vehicle speed sensor
(Meter)VHCL SPEED
SEN´MTR+TCM does not receive the proper voltage signal from
the sensor.
Throttle position sen-
sor
Throttle position switchTHROTTLE POSI
SEN+TCM receives an excessively low or high voltage
from the sensor.
Shift solenoid valve A SHIFT SOLENOID/V A+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
Shift solenoid valve B SHIFT SOLENOID/V B+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
Overrun clutch sole-
noid valveOVERRUN CLUTCH
S/V+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
T/C clutch solenoid
valveT/C CLUTCH SOL/V+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
A/T fluid temperature
sensorBATT/FLUID TEMP
SEN+TCM receives an excessively low or high voltage
from the sensor.To be displayed in
case of abnormality
and when no recording
is made.
Engine speed signal ENGINE SPEED SIG+TCM does not receive the proper voltage signal from
the ECM.
Line pressure solenoid
valveLINE PRESSURE S/V+TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries
to operate the solenoid valve.
TCM (RAM) CONTROL UNIT
(RAM)+TCM memory (RAM) is malfunctioning.
TCM (ROM) CONTROL UNIT
(ROM)+TCM memory (ROM) is malfunctioning.
TCM (EEP ROM) CONT UNIT (EEP
ROM)+TCM memory (EEP ROM) is malfunctioning.
DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)NJAT0022S04
Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nals
Vehicle speed sensor 1
(A/T)
(Revolution sensor)VHCL/S SE´A/T
[km/h] or [mph]
XÐ+Vehicle speed com-
puted from signal of
revolution sensor is dis-
played.When racing engine in ªNº
or ªPº position with vehicle
stationary, CONSULT-II
data may not indicate 0
km/h (0 mph).
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nals
ASCD OD cut signal ASCD-OD CUT
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+Status of ASCD OD
release signal is dis-
played.
ON ... OD released
OFF ... OD not released+This is displayed even
when no ASCD is
mounted.
Kickdown switch KICKDOWN SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
kickdown SW, is dis-
played.+This is displayed even
when no kickdown
switch is equipped.
Closed throttle position
switchCLOSED
THL/SW
[ON/OFF]XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
closed throttle position
SW, is displayed.
Wide open throttle position
switchW/O THRL/P-SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
wide open throttle posi-
tion SW, is displayed.
Gear position GEAR
ÐX+Gear position data used
for computation by
TCM, is displayed.
Selector lever position SLCT LVR POSI
ÐX+Selector lever position
data, used for computa-
tion by TCM, is dis-
played.+A specific value used
for control is displayed if
fail-safe is activated due
to error.
Vehicle speed VEHICLE SPEED
[km/h] or [mph] Ð X+Vehicle speed data,
used for computation by
TCM, is displayed.
Stop lamp switch BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]
XÐ+ON/OFF status are dis-
played.
ON: Brake pedal is
depressed.
OFF: Brake pedal is
released.
Throttle position THROTTLE POSI
[/8]
ÐX+Throttle position data,
used for computation by
TCM, is displayed.+A specific value used
for control is displayed if
fail-safe is activated due
to error.
Line pressure duty LINE PRES DTY
[%]
ÐX+Control value of line
pressure solenoid valve,
computed by TCM from
each input signal, is dis-
played.
Torque converter clutch
solenoid valve dutyTCC S/V DUTY
[%]
ÐX+Control value of torque
converter clutch sole-
noid valve, computed by
TCM from each input
signal, is displayed.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Item DisplayMonitor item
Description Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nals
Shift solenoid valve A SHIFT S/V A
[ON/OFF]
ÐX+Control value of shift
solenoid valve A, com-
puted by TCM from
each input signal, is dis-
played.Control value of solenoid
is displayed even if sole-
noid circuit is discon-
nected.
The ªOFFº signal is dis-
played if solenoid circuit is
shorted. Shift solenoid valve B SHIFT S/V B
[ON/OFF]
ÐX+Control value of shift
solenoid valve B, com-
puted by TCM from
each input signal, is dis-
played.
Overrun clutch solenoid
valveOVERRUN/C S/V
[ON/OFF]
ÐX+Control value of overrun
clutch solenoid valve
computed by TCM from
each input signal is dis-
played.
Self-diagnosis display
lamp
(O/D OFF indicator lamp)SELF-D DP LMP
[ON/OFF] Ð X+Control status of O/D
OFF indicator lamp is
displayed.
X: Applicable
Ð: Not applicable
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HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
(
WITH CONSULT-II)NJAT0022S081. If the ignition switch stays ªONº after repair work, be sure to
turn ignition switch ªOFFº once. Wait for at least 3 seconds and
then turn it ªONº again.
2. Turn CONSULT-II ªONº, and touch ªA/Tº.
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3. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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O/D OFF indicator lamp:
4th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Shift solenoid valve A circuit is short-circuited or disconnected.
ÞGo to SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A.
General: AT-1425th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Shift solenoid valve B circuit is short-circuited or disconnected.
ÞGo to SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B.
General: AT-148
6th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Overrun clutch solenoid valve circuit is short-circuited or discon-
nected.
ÞGo to OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE.
General: AT-1547th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit is short-circuited
or disconnected.
ÞGo to TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID
VA LV E .
General: AT-159
8th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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A/T fluid temperature sensor is disconnected or TCM power
source circuit is damaged.
ÞGo to A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND TCM
POWER SOURCE.
General: AT-1659th judgement flicker is longer than others.
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Engine speed signal circuit is short-circuited or disconnected.
ÞGo to ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL.
General: AT-172
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, ªSELF
DIAGNOSISº test mode)
Malfunction is detected when ...TCM self-diagnosis EURO-OBD (DTC)
Available by
O/D OFF
indicator lamp or
ªA/Tº on CONSULT-IIAvailable by
malfunction
indicator*2,
ªENGINEº on CON-
SULT-II or GST ªA/Tº ªENGINEº
Shift solenoid valve A+TCM detects an improper volt-
age drop when it tries to oper-
ate the solenoid valve.X P0750
SHIFT SOLENOID/V
ASFT SOL A/CIRC
Shift solenoid valve B+TCM detects an improper volt-
age drop when it tries to oper-
ate the solenoid valve.X P0755
SHIFT SOLENOID/V
BSFT SOL B/CIRC
Overrun clutch solenoid valve+TCM detects an improper volt-
age drop when it tries to oper-
ate the solenoid valve.X P1760
OVERRUN CLUTCH
S/VO/R CLUCH SOL/
CIRC
T/C clutch solenoid valve+TCM detects an improper volt-
age drop when it tries to oper-
ate the solenoid valve.X P0740
T/C CLUTCH SOL/V TCC SOLENOID/
CIRC
Line pressure solenoid valve+TCM detects an improper volt-
age drop when it tries to oper-
ate the solenoid valve.X P0745
LINE PRESSURE
S/VL/PRESS SOL/CIRC
Throttle position sensor,
Throttle position switch+TCM receives an excessively
low or high voltage from the
sensor.X P1705
THROTTLE POSI
SENTP SEN/CIRC A/T
Engine speed signal+TCM does not receive the
proper voltage signal from the
ECM.X P0725
ENGINE SPEED SIG
A/T fluid temperature sensor+TCM receives an excessively
low or high voltage from the
sensor.X P0710
BATT/FLUID TEMP
SENATF TEMP SEN/
CIRC
TCM (RAM)+TCM memory (RAM) is mal-
functioning.
ÐÐ
CONTROL UNIT
(RAM)Ð
TCM (ROM)+TCM memory (ROM) is mal-
functioning.
ÐÐ
CONTROL UNIT
(ROM)Ð
TCM (EEP ROM)+TCM memory (EEP ROM) is
malfunctioning.
ÐÐ
CONT UNIT (EEP
ROM)Ð
Initial start+This is not a malfunction mes-
sage (Whenever shutting off a
power supply to the TCM, this
message appears on the
screen.)XÐ
INITIAL START
Ð
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
EURO-OBD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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