NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTIONPFP:00000
IntroductionECS007QP
The TCM receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor, throttle
position sensor or PNP switch and provides shift control or lock-up
control via A/T solenoid valves.
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 problem that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this case,
careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the replace-
ment of good parts.
A visual check only, may not find the cause of the problems. A road
test with CONSULT-II or a circuit tester connected should be per-
formed. Follow the “Work Flow”. Refer to AT- 2 5 9 , "
Work Flow" .
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with a
customer who approaches with a drive ability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such problems, especially
intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and under
what conditions they occur. A “Diagnostic Worksheet” like the exam-
ple (AT-256, "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" ) should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for “conventional” problems first. This
will help troubleshoot drive ability problems on an electronically con-
trolled engine vehicle.
Also check related Service bulletins for information.
SAT631IA
SAT632I
SEF234G

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DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
Information from Customer
KEY POINTS
●WHAT..... Vehicle & A/T model
●WHEN..... Date, Frequencies
●WHERE..... Road conditions
●HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Trans. model Engine Mileage
Incident 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 → O/D)
❏ No down-shift (❏ O/D → 3rd❏ 3rd → 2nd❏ 2nd → 1st)
❏ Lockup malfunction
❏ Shift point too high or too low.
❏ Shift shock or slip (❏ N → D❏ Lockup❏ Any drive position)
❏ Noise or vibration
❏ No kick down
❏ No pattern select
❏ Others
()
O/D OFF indicator lamp Blinks for about 8 seconds.
❏ Continuously lit❏ Not lit

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
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Diagnostic Worksheet
1.❏ Read the Fail-safe and listen to customer complaints.AT- 2 5 6 ,
"Information
from Cus-
tomer"
2.❏ CHECK A/T FLUIDAT- 2 6 1 , "A/T
Fluid Check"❏ Leakage (Follow specified procedure)
❏ Fluid condition
❏ Fluid level
3.❏ Perform STALL TEST and LINE PRESSURE TEST.AT- 2 6 2 , "
Sta l l
Te s t",
AT- 2 6 5 , "
Line
Pressure
Te s t"
❏ Stall test — Mark possible damaged components/others.
❏ Torque converter one-way clutch
❏ Reverse clutch
❏ Forward clutch
❏ Overrun clutch
❏ Forward one-way clutch❏ Low & reverse brake
❏ Low one-way clutch
❏ Engine
❏ Line pressure is low
❏ Clutches and brakes except high clutch and
brake band are OK
❏ Line Pressure test — Suspected parts:
4.❏ Perform all ROAD TEST and mark required procedures.AT- 2 6 6 ,
"Road Test"
4-
1.Check before engine is started.AT- 2 6 8 , "1.
CHECK
BEFORE
ENGINE IS
STARTED"
❏ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE — Mark detected items.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution sensor), AT- 3 4 3
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·MTR, AT-348
.
❏ Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor, AT-352
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve A, AT- 3 5 7
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve B, AT- 3 6 2
.
❏ Overrun clutch solenoid valve, AT- 3 6 7
.
❏ Torque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT-372
.
❏ A/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source, AT-377
.
❏ Engine speed signal, AT- 3 8 3
.
❏ Line pressure solenoid valve, AT-388
.
❏ CAN communication line, AT- 3 9 5
.
❏ Control unit (RAM), control unit (ROM), AT-205
.
❏ Control unit (EEP ROM), AT-207
.
❏ PNP & overdrive control switches, and throttle position sensor, AT- 3 3 3
.
❏ Battery
❏ Others
4-
2.Check at idleAT- 2 6 9 , "
2.
CHECK AT
IDLE"❏ 1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On, AT- 3 0 9 .
❏ 2. Engine Cannot Be Started In “P” And “N” Position, AT-309
.
❏ 3. In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or Backward When Pushed, AT-310
.
❏ 4. In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves, AT- 3 11
.
❏ 5. Large Shock. “N” → “R” Position, AT- 3 1 2
.
❏ 6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In “R” Position, AT-313
.
❏ 7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In “D”, “2” Or “1” Position, AT- 3 1 6
.

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4. 4-
3.Cruise testAT-271, "3.
CRUISE
TEST",
AT-275,
"Cruise Test
— Part 1"
Part-1
❏ 8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1 , AT- 3 1 7 .
❏ 9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1→ D2 Or Does Not Kickdown: D4→ D2 , AT- 3 2 0 .
❏ 10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2→ D3 , AT-322 .
❏ 11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ D4 , AT-324 .
❏ 12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up,AT-326
.
❏ 13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition, AT-326
.
❏ 14. Lock-up Is Not Released, AT-328
.
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4→ D3 ), AT- 3 2 8 .
Part-2AT-278,
"Cruise Test
— Part 2"❏ 16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D1 , AT-330 .
❏ 9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1→ D2 Or Does Not Kickdown: D4→ D2 , AT- 3 2 0 .
❏ 10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2→ D3 , AT-322 .
❏ 11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ D4 , AT-324 .
Part-3AT-280,
"Cruise Test
— Part 3"❏ 17. A/T Does Not Shift: D4→ D3 When Overdrive Control Switch “ON” → “OFF”, AT- 3 3 0 .
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Engine Brake In D
3 ), AT-328 .
❏ 18. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ 22 , When Selector Lever “D” → “2” Position, AT- 3 3 1 .
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4→D3 ),AT- 3 2 8 .
❏ 19. A/T Does Not Shift: 2
2→ 11 , When Selector Lever “2” → “1” Position, AT- 3 3 2 .
❏ 20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake, AT- 3 3 3
.
❏ 21. TCM Self-diagnosis Does Not Activate (PNP & Overdrive Control Switches, and throttle position sen-
sor Circuit Checks), AT- 3 3 3
.
❏ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE — Mark detected items.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution sensor), AT-343
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·MTR, AT- 3 4 8
.
❏ Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor, AT-352
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve A, AT-357
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve B, AT-362
.
❏ Overrun clutch solenoid valve, AT-367
.
❏ Torque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT- 3 7 2
.
❏ Batt/fluid temp sen (A/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source), AT-377
.
❏ Engine speed signal, AT-383
.
❏ Line pressure solenoid valve, AT-388
.
❏ CAN communication line, AT-395
.
❏ Control unit (RAM), control unit (ROM), AT- 2 0 5
.
❏ Control unit (EEP ROM), AT- 2 0 7
.
❏ PNP & overdrive control switches, and throttle position sensor, AT- 3 3 8
.
❏ Battery
❏ Others
5.❏ For self-diagnosis NG items, inspect each component. Repair or replace the damaged parts.AT- 2 5 0 ,
"SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC
PROCE-
DURE
(WITHOUT
CONSULT-
II)"
6.❏ Perform all ROAD TEST and re-mark required procedures.AT-266,
"Road Test"

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
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Work FlowECS007QQ
HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR QUICK AND ACCURATE REPAIR
A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate. In
general, each customer feels differently about a problem. It is important to fully understand the symptoms or
conditions for a customer complaint.
Make good use of the two sheets provided, “Information From Customer” (AT- 2 5 6
) and “Diagnostic Work-
sheet” (AT- 2 5 7
), to perform the best troubleshooting possible.
7.❏ Perform the Diagnostic Procedures for all remaining items marked NG. Repair or replace the damaged parts.
Refer to the Symptom Chart when you perform the procedures. (The chart also shows some other possible
symptoms and the component inspection orders.)AT- 2 8 3 ,
"TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS
— GEN-
ERAL
DESCRIP-
TION"
8.❏ Erase self-diagnosis code from TCM memories.AT- 2 4 9 ,
"HOW TO
ERASE
SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC
RESULTS
(WITH CON-
SULT-II)",AT-
254, "HOW
TO ERASE
SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC
RESULTS
(WITHOUT
CONSULT-
II)"

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WORK FLOW CHART
*1AT-256*2AT- 2 5 7*3AT- 7
*4AT-261*5AT- 2 6 2*6AT- 2 6 5
*7AT-266*8AT- 2 5 0*9AT- 2 4 4
*10AT-244*11AT- 3 4 4*12AT- 3 9 5
*13AT-307*14AT- 3 0 7*15AT- 2 8 3
*16AT-249*17AT- 2 5 4*18AT- 3 4 4
*19AT-395
SAT097KC

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTIONPFP:00000
A/T Fluid CheckECS007QR
FLUID LEAKAGE CHECK
1. Clean area suspected of leaking. — for example, mating surface
of converter housing and transmission case.
2. Start engine, apply foot brake, place selector lever in “D” posi-
tion and wait a few minutes.
3. Stop engine.
4. Check for fluid leakage.
FLUID CONDITION CHECK
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Refer to AT- 2 6 1 , "A/T Fluid Check" .
SAT767B
SAT288G
Fluid color Suspected problem
Dark or black with burned odor Wear of frictional material
Milky pink Water contamination — Road water
entering through filler tube or breather
Varnished fluid, light to dark brown and
tackyOxidation — Over or under filling, —
Overheating
SAT638A

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Stall Test
ECS007QS
STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until fluid and oil reach
operating temperature.
3. Set parking brake and block wheels.
4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
●It is good practice to mark the point of specified engine
rpm on indicator.
5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in D
position.
6. Accelerate to wide open throttle gradually while applying foot
brake.
7. Quickly note the engine stall revolution and immediately release
throttle.
●During test, never hold throttle wide open for more than 5
seconds.
Stall revolution:
8. Move selector lever to “N” position.
9. Cool off ATF.
●Run engine at idle for at least one minute.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 with selector lever in “2”, “1” and “R”
positions.ATF operating temperature:
50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
SAT647B
SAT513G
SAT514G
QG18DE 2,300 - 2,750 rpm
SAT771B

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
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JUDGEMENT OF STALL TEST
The test result and possible damaged components relating to each result are shown in the illustrations on next
page.
In order to pinpoint the possible damaged components, follow the WORK FLOW shown in AT- 2 5 9 , "
Work
Flow" .
NOTE:
Stall revolution is too high in “D”, “2” or “1” position:
●Slippage occurs in 1st gear but not in 2nd and 3rd gears...... Low one-way clutch slippage
●Slippage occurs in the following gears:
1st through 3rd gears in “D” position and engine brake functions with overdrive control switch set to
“OFF”.
1st and 2nd gears in “2” position and engine brake functions with accelerator pedal released (fully closed
throttle)...... Forward clutch or forward one-way clutch slippage
Stall revolution is too high in R position:
●Engine brake does not function in “1” position...... Low & reverse brake slippage
●Engine brake functions in “1” position...... Reverse clutch slippage
Stall revolution within specifications:
●Vehicle does not achieve speed of more than 80 km/h (50 MPH)...... One-way clutch seizure in torque
converter housing
CAUTION:
Be careful since automatic fluid temperature increases abnormally.
●Slippage occurs in 3rd and 4th gears in “D” position...... High clutch slippage
●Slippage occurs in 2nd and 4th gear in “D” position...... Brake band slippage
●Engine brake does not function in 2nd and 3rd gears in “D” position, 2nd gear in “2” position, and 1st gear
in “1” position with overdrive control switch set to “OFF”.
Stall revolution less than specifications:
●Poor acceleration during starts...... One-way clutch seizure in torque converter

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
SCIA0707E