ignition NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Owner's Manual

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
General and
except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Clutches or brakes slip somewhat
in starting.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-80¬
2. Control cable adjustment AT-352¬
3. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
4. Line pressure test AT-84¬
5. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-176 AT-239
6. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
7. Accumulator N-D AT-351¬
OFF vehicle8. Forward clutch AT-412¬
9. Reverse clutch AT-403¬
10. Low & reverse brake AT-419¬
11. Oil pump AT-384¬
12. Torque converter AT-366¬
Excessive creep. ON vehicle 1. Engine idling rpmEC-43, ªIdle
Speed and
Ignition Tim-
ingºEC-43, ªIdle
Speed and
Ignition Tim-
ingº
No creep at all.
AT-305 and AT-308ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-80¬
2. Line pressure test AT-84¬
3. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
OFF vehicle4. Forward clutch AT-412¬
5. Oil pump AT-384¬
6. Torque converter AT-366¬
Failure to change gear from ªD
1º
to ªD
2º.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustment AT-352¬
2. Control cable adjustment AT-352¬
3. Shift solenoid valve A AT-142 AT-246
4. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
5. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-126,
AT-131AT-195,
AT-281
OFF vehicle 6. Brake band AT-437¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-107

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
General and
except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Failure to change gear from ªD
2º
to ªD
3º.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustment AT-352¬
2. Control cable adjustment AT-352¬
3. Shift solenoid valve B AT-148 AT-252
4. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
5. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-126,
AT-131AT-195,
AT-281
OFF vehicle6. High clutch AT-407¬
7. Brake band AT-437¬
Failure to change gear from ªD
3º
to ªD
4º.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustment AT-352¬
2. Control cable adjustment AT-352¬
3. Shift solenoid valve A AT-142 AT-246
4. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-126,
AT-131AT-195,
AT-281
5. A/T fluid temperature sensor AT-165 AT-189
OFF vehicle 6. Brake band AT-437¬
Too high a gear change point from
ªD
1ºtoªD2º, from ªD2ºtoªD3º,
from ªD
3ºtoªD4º.
AT-314, AT-317 and AT-320ON vehicle1. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
2. Vehicle speed sensor´A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor´MTRAT-126,
AT-131AT-195,
AT-281
3. Shift solenoid valve A AT-142 AT-246
4. Shift solenoid valve B AT-148 AT-252
Gear change directly from ªD
1ºto
ªD
3º occurs.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-80¬
2. Accumulator servo release AT-351¬
OFF vehicle 3. Brake band AT-437¬
Engine stops when shifting lever
into ªRº, ªDº, ª2º and ª1º.ON vehicle1. Engine idling rpmEC-43, ªIdle
Speed and
Ignition Tim-
ingºEC-43, ªIdle
Speed and
Ignition Tim-
ingº
2. Torque converter clutch solenoid valve AT-159 AT-233
3. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
OFF vehicle 4. Torque converter AT-366¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-108

Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
General and
except for
Euro-OBDEURO-OBD
Large shock changing from ª1
2ºto
ª1
1º in ª1º position.ON vehicle 1. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
OFF vehicle 2. Low & reverse brake AT-419¬
Transmission overheats.ON vehicle1. Fluid level AT-80¬
2. Engine idling rpmEC-43, ªIdle
Speed and
Ignition Tim-
ingºEC-43, ªIdle
Speed and
Ignition Tim-
ingº
3. Throttle position sensor (Adjustment)EC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORºEC-207,
ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSORº
4. Line pressure test AT-84¬
5. Line pressure solenoid valve AT-176 AT-239
6. Control valve assembly AT-351¬
OFF vehicle7. Oil pump AT-384¬
8. Reverse clutch AT-403¬
9. High clutch AT-407¬
10. Brake band AT-437¬
11. Forward clutch AT-412¬
12. Overrun clutch AT-412¬
13. Low & reverse brake AT-419¬
14. Torque converter AT-366¬
ATF shoots out during operation.
White smoke emitted from exhaust
pipe during operation.ON vehicle 1. Fluid level AT-80¬
OFF vehicle2. Reverse clutch AT-403¬
3. High clutch AT-407¬
4. Brake band AT-437¬
5. Forward clutch AT-412¬
6. Overrun clutch AT-412¬
7. Low & reverse brake AT-419¬
Offensive smell at fluid charging
pipe.ON vehicle 1. Fluid level AT-80¬
OFF vehicle2. Torque converter AT-366¬
3. Oil pump AT-384¬
4. Reverse clutch AT-403¬
5. High clutch AT-407¬
6. Brake band AT-437¬
7. Forward clutch AT-412¬
8. Overrun clutch AT-412¬
9. Low & reverse brake AT-419¬
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Chart (Cont'd)
AT-116

TCM HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUTNJAT0030S02
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TCM INSPECTION TABLENJAT0030S03(Data are reference values.)
Terminal
No.Wire color Item ConditionJudgement stan-
dard
1 R/WLine pressure
solenoid valve
When releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.1.5 - 2.5V
When depressing accelerator pedal
fully after warming up engine.0.5V or less
2 P/BLine pressure
solenoid valve
(with dropping
resistor)When releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.5 - 14V
When depressing accelerator pedal
fully after warming up engine.0.5V or less
3 GY/RTorque converter
clutch solenoid
valve
When A/T performs lock-up. 8 - 15V
When A/T does not perform lock-up. 1V or less
5 *2 Y/R Ð
ÐÐ
6 *2 Y/G Ð Ð Ð
7 *2 Y/B Ð Ð Ð
8*2 BR/W Ð Ð Ð
9*2 G/Y Ð Ð Ð
10 BR/R Power sourceWhen turning ignition switch to
ªONº.Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to
ªOFFº.1V or less
11 L/WShift solenoid
valve A
When shift solenoid valve A oper-
ates.
(When driving in ªD
1ºorªD4º.)Battery voltage
When shift solenoid valve A does
not operate.
(When driving in ªD
2ºorªD3º.)1V or less
12 L/YShift solenoid
valve BWhen shift solenoid valve B oper-
ates.
(When driving in ªD
1ºorªD2º.)Battery voltage
When shift solenoid valve B does
not operate.
(When driving in ªD
3ºorªD4º.)1V or less
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TCM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
AT-119

Terminal
No.Wire color Item ConditionJudgement stan-
dard
28 R/BPower source
(Memory back-up)
or
When turning ignition switch to
ªOFFº.Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to
ªONº.Battery voltage
29 W Revolution sensor
When moving at 20 km/h (12 MPH),
use the CONSULT-II pulse fre-
quency measuring function.*1
CAUTION:
Connect the diagnosis data link
cable to the vehicle diagnosis
connector.
*1: A circuit tester cannot be used
to test this item.Approximately
150 Hz
When vehicle parks.Under 1.3V or
over 4.5V
30 *3 G/B Ð
ÐÐ
31 *3 GY/L Ð Ð Ð
32 RThrottle position
sensor
(Power source)Ð 4.5 - 5.5V
34 W/GPNP switch ªDº
positionWhen setting selector lever to ªDº
position.Battery voltage
When setting selector lever to other
positions.1V or less
35 G/WPNP switch ªRº
positionWhen setting selector lever to ªRº
position.Battery voltage
When setting selector lever to other
positions.1V or less
36 GPNP switch ªNº or
ªPº positionWhen setting selector lever to ªNº or
ªPº position.Battery voltage
When setting selector lever to other
positions.1V or less
39 L/OREngine speed
signal
+Refer to EC-43, ªIdle Speed and
Ignition Timingº. Ð General and
except for Euro-OBD
+Refer to EC-43, ªIdle Speed and
Ignition Timingº. Ð EURO-OBDÐ
40 PU/RVehicle speed
sensor
When moving vehicle at 2 to 3 km/h
(1 to 2 MPH) for1m(3ft)ormore.Voltage varies
between less
than 1V and more
than 4.5V
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TCM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
AT-121

TCM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUENJAT0031S01Remarks: Specification data are reference values.
Terminal
No.Wire color Item ConditionJudgement stan-
dard
10 BR/R Power source
When turning ignition switch to
ªONº.Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to
ªOFFº.1V or less
19 BR/R Power source Same as No. 10
25 B Ground Ð Ð
28 R/BPower source
(Memory back-up)
or
When turning ignition switch to
ªOFFº.Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to
ªONº.Battery voltage
48 B Ground
ÐÐ
Diagnostic ProcedureNJAT0231
1 CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE STEP 1
1. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
(Do not start engine.)
2. Check voltage between TCM terminals 10, 19, 28 and ground.
SAT611J
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 2.
NG©GO TO 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY
Wiring Diagram Ð AT Ð MAIN (Cont'd)
AT-124

2 CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE STEP 2
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Check voltage between TCM terminal 28 and ground.
SAT612JA
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following items:
+Harness for short or open between ignition switch and TCM terminals 10, 19 and 28 (Main harness)
+Fuse
+Ignition switch
Refer to EL-10, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Repair or replace damaged parts.
4 CHECK TCM GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
3. Check continuity between TCM terminals 25, 48 and ground. Refer to wiring diagram Ð AT Ð MAIN.
Continuity should exist.
If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
AT-125

Diagnostic ProcedureNJAT0071
1 CHECK DTC WITH ECM
Perform diagnostic test mode II (self-diagnostic results) for engine control.
Refer to EC-74, ªMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)º.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-II)©GO TO 2.
OK (Without CONSULT-
II)©GO TO 3.
NG©Check throttle position sensor circuit for engine control. Refer to EC-207, ªDTC P0120
THROTTLE POSITION SENSORº.
2 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL (WITH CONSULT-II)
With CONSULT-II
1. Apply vacuum to the throttle opener then check the following. Refer from step 1 to 5 of ªPreparationº, ªSELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC PROCEDURE (Without CONSULT-II)º, AT-44.
2. Turn ignition switch to ªONº position.
(Do not start engine.)
3. Select ªECU INPUT SIGNALSº in ªDATA MONITORº mode for ªA/Tº with CONSULT-II.
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4. Read out the value of ªTHRTL POS SENº.
Voltage:
Fully-closed throttle:
Approximately 0.5V
Fully-open throttle:
Approximately 4V
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Check harness for short or open between ECM and TCM regarding throttle position sen-
sor circuit. (Main harness)
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
Diagnostic Procedure
AT-137

3 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL (WITHOUT CONSULT-II)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Apply vacuum to the throttle opener then check the following. Refer to steps 1 to 5 of ªPreparationº, ªSELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC PROCEDURE (Without CONSULT-II)º, AT-44.
2. Turn ignition switch to ªONº position.
(Do not start engine.)
3. Check voltage between TCM terminals 41 and 42 while accelerator pedal is depressed slowly.
Voltage:
Fully-closed throttle valve:
Approximately 0.5V
Fully-open throttle valve:
Approximately 4V
(Voltage rises gradually in response to throttle position)
SAT453J
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Check harness for short or open between ECM and TCM regarding throttle position sen-
sor circuit. (Main harness)
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
AT-138

4 CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT (WITH CONSULT-II)
With CONSULT-II
1. Apply vacuum to the throttle opener, then check the following. Refer to steps 1 to 5 of ªPreparationº, ªSELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC PROCEDURE (Without CONSULT-II)º, AT-44.
2. Turn ignition switch to ªONº position.
(Do not start engine.)
3. Select ªECU INPUT SIGNALSº in ªDATA MONITORº mode for ªA/Tº with CONSULT-II.
4. Read out ªCLOSED THL/SWº and ªW/O THRL/P-SWº depressing and releasing accelerator pedal.
Check the signal of throttle position switch is indicated properly.
MTBL0011
SAT702J
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©Check the following items:
+Throttle position switch Ð Refer to ªComponents Inspectionº, AT-141.
+Harness for short or open between ignition switch and throttle position switch (Main
harness)
+Harness for short or open between throttle position switch and TCM (Main harness)
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR
EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
AT-139