Engine Control NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

AT-30
OVERALL SYSTEM
SHIFT CONTROL
The shift is regulated entirely by electronic control to accommodate vehicle speed and varying engine opera-
tions. This is accomplished by electrical signals transmitted by the revolution sensor and throttle position sen-
sor. This results in improved acceleration performance and fuel economy.
Control of Shift Solenoid Valves A and B
The 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 memo-
rized in the TCM.
The shift solenoid valve performs simple ON-OFF operation. When
set to “ON”, the drain circuit closes and pilot pressure is applied to
the shift valve.
Relation Between Shift Solenoid Valves A and B and Gear Positions
Control of Shift Valves A and B
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 “ON”, pilot pressure
applied to the end face of the shift valve overcomes spring force, moving the valve to right side on illustration.
LOCK-UP CONTROL
The 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 pressure signal which controls the torque converter clutch piston.
Conditions for Lock-Up Operation
When 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.
SAT008J
Shift solenoid valveGear position
D1 , 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)
SAT009J
Overdrive control switch ON OFF
Selector lever “D” 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 40°C (104°F)

AT-32
OVERALL SYSTEM
OVERRUN CLUTCH CONTROL (ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL)
Forward one-way clutch is used to reduce shifting shocks in downshifting 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 Conditions
Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve Control
The overrun clutch solenoid valve is operated by an ON-OFF signal
transmitted by the TCM to provide overrun clutch control (engine
brake control).
When this solenoid valve is “ON”, the pilot pressure drain port
closes. When it is “OFF”, the drain port opens.
During the solenoid valve “ON” pilot pressure is applied to the end
face of the overrun clutch control valve.
Selector lever position Gear position Throttle opening
“D” position → move to center D
1 , D2 , D3 gear position
Less than 3/16
“2” position → move to center 2
1 , 22 gear position
“1” position → move to center 1
1 , 12 gear position At any position
SAT014J
SAT015J

AT-34
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Valve
ECS007NL
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVES
Valve name Function
Pressure regulator valve, plug
and sleeveRegulates oil discharged from the oil pump to provide optimum line pressure for all driving condi-
tions.
Pressure modifier valve and
sleeveUsed as a signal supplementary valve to the pressure regulator valve. Regulates pressure-modi-
fier pressure (signal pressure) which controls optimum line pressure for all driving conditions.
Pilot valve Regulates line pressure to maintain a constant pilot pressure level which controls lock-up mecha-
nism, 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.
Shift valve B Simultaneously switches three oil circuits using output pressure of shift solenoid valve B in rela-
tion 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 appli-
cation of the brake band in D
4 . (Interlocking occurs if the overrun clutch engages during D4 .)
1st reducing valve Reduces low & reverse brake pressure to dampen engine-brake shock when down-shifting from
the “1” position 1
2 to 11 .
Overrun clutch reducing valve Reduces oil pressure directed to the overrun clutch and prevents engine-brake shock.
In “1” and “2” 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 deactivates 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.

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
AT-43
[EURO-OBD]
D
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B
AT
X: Applicable
—: Not applicable
*1: These malfunctions cannot be displayed by MI if another malfunction is assigned to lamp MI.
*2: Refer to AT- 4 1 , "
Malfunction Indicator (MI)" .
*3: A/T COMM LINE means CAN COMM LINE in this model.
DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)
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
Engine control
●The ECM-A/T communication line
is open or shorted.X U1000
A/T COMM LINE
*3—
TCM (RAM)
●TCM memory (RAM) is malfunc-
tioning.
——
CONTROL UNIT
(RAM)—
TCM (ROM)
●TCM memory (ROM) is malfunc-
tioning.
——
CONTROL UNIT
(ROM)—
TCM (EEP ROM)
●TCM memory (EEP ROM) is mal-
functioning.
——
CONT UNIT (EEP
ROM)—
Initial start
●This is not a malfunction message
(Whenever shutting off a power
supply to the TCM, this message
appears on the screen.)X— INITIAL START
—
No failure
(NO SELF DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE INDI-
CATED FURTHER TESTING MAY BE
REQUIRED**)
●No failure has been detected.
XX Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, “SELF
DIAGNOSIS” test mode)
Malfunction is detected when...TCM self-diagnosis EURO-OBD (DTC)
Available by O/D OFF
indicator lamp or “A/T”
on CONSULT-IIAvailable by malfunc-
tion indicator*
2 ,
“ENGINE” on CON-
SULT-II or GST “A/T” “ENGINE”
Item DisplayMover to center Monitor items
Description Remarks TCM
Input
signalsCAN
comm
sig-
nalsMain
signalsSelection
from
menu
Vehicle speed
sensor 1 (A/T)
(Revolution sen-
sor)VHCL/S SE·A/T
[km/h] or [mph]
X——
●Vehicle speed com-
puted from signal of
revolution sensor is
displayed.When racing engine in N
or P with vehicle station-
ary, CONSULT-II data
may not indicate 0 km/h
(0 mph).
Vehicle speed
sensor 2
(Meter)VHCL/S
SE·MTR
[km/h] or [mph]
X——
●Vehicle speed com-
puted from signal of
vehicle speed sensor is
displayed.Vehicle speed display
may not be accurate
under approx. 10 km/h
(6 mph). It may not indi-
cate 0 km/h (0 mph)
when vehicle is station-
ary.

AT-44
[EURO-OBD]
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Throttle position
sensorTHRTL POS
SEN
[V]X——●Throttle position sensor
signal voltage is dis-
played.This sensor means
accelerator pedal posi-
tion(APP)sensor.
A/T fluid tempera-
ture sensorFLUID TEMP SE
[V]
X——
●A/T fluid temperature
sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
●Signal voltage lowers
as fluid temperature
rises.
Battery voltage BATTERY VOLT
[V]X——
●Source voltage of TCM
is displayed.
Engine speed ENGINE SPEED
[rpm]
X—X
●Engine speed, com-
puted from engine
speed signal, is dis-
played.Engine speed display
may not be accurate
under approx. 800 rpm.
It may not indicate 0 rpm
even when engine is not
running.
Overdrive control
switchOVERDRIVE
SW
[ON/OFF]X——
●ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of
overdrive control SW is
displayed.
PN position (PNP)
switchPN POSI SW
[ON/OFF]
X——
●ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of PN
position SW is dis-
played.
R position switch R POSITION SW
[ON/OFF]
X——
●ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of R
position SW is dis-
played.
D position switch D POSITION SW
[ON/OFF]
X——
●ON/OFF state com-
puted from signal of D
position SW is dis-
played.
2 position switch 2 POSITION SW
[ON/OFF]
X——
●ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of 2
position SW, is dis-
played.
1 position switch 1 POSITION SW
[ON/OFF]
X——
●ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of 1
position SW, is dis-
played.
Kickdown switch KICKDOWN SW
[ON/OFF]
X——
●ON/OFF status, com-
puted from signal of
kick down SW, is dis-
played.●This is displayed even
when no kick down
switch is equipped.
Gear position GEAR
—— X
●Gear position data
used for computation
by TCM, is displayed.
Selector lever
positionSLCT LVR POSI
—— X
●Selector lever position
data, used for compu-
tation by TCM, is dis-
played.●A specific value used
for control is displayed
if fail-safe is activated
due to error. Item DisplayMover to center Monitor items
Description Remarks TCM
Input
signalsCAN
comm
sig-
nalsMain
signalsSelection
from
menu

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
AT-45
[EURO-OBD]
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Vehicle speed VEHICLE
SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]—— X●Vehicle speed data,
used for computation
by TCM, is displayed.
Torque converter
slip ratioTC SLIP
RATIO
[0.000]———
●Ratio of engine revolu-
tion to input shaft revo-
lution of torque
converter
Torque converter
slip speedTC SLIP
SPEED
[rpm]———Difference in revolution
between input shaft revo-
lution and input shaft rev-
olution of torque
converterDisplay doesn't indicate
o rpm even if engine is
stopped.
But this isn't malfunc-
tion.
can communica-
tionCAN COMM
[OK/UNKWN]—X—
CAN circuit 1CAN CIRC 1
[OK/UNKWN]—X—
CAN circuit 2CAN CIRC 2
[OK/UNKWN]—X—
CAN circuit 3CAN CIRC 3
[OK/UNKWN]—X—
CAN circuit 4CAN CIRC 4
[OK/UNKWN]—X—
CAN circuit 5CAN CIRC 5
[OK/UNKWN]—X—
Throttle position THROTTLE
POSI
[/8]—— X
●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.
Stop lamp switch BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]
X——
●ON/OFF status is dis-
played.
ON... Brake pedal is
depressed.
OFF... Brake pedal is
released.
Line pressure duty LINE PRES DTY
[%]
—— X
●Control value of line
pressure solenoid
valve, computed by
TCM from each input
signal, is displayed.
Torque converter
clutch solenoid
valve dutyTCC S/V DUTY
[%]
—— X
●Control value of torque
converter clutch sole-
noid valve, computed
by TCM from each
input signal, is dis-
played. Item DisplayMover to center Monitor items
Description Remarks TCM
Input
signalsCAN
comm
sig-
nalsMain
signalsSelection
from
menu

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
AT-51
[EURO-OBD]
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TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)
1.CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LAMP
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
Wait 5 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch to “ACC” position.
4. Set overdrive control switch to “ON” position.
5. Move selector lever to “P” position.
6. Turn ignition switch to “ON” position. (Do not start engine.)
7. Does O/D OFF indicator lamp come on for about 2 seconds?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 2
No >> Go to AT- 2 11 , "
1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not
Come On" .
2.JUDGEMENT PROCEDURE STEP 1
1. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
2. Turn ignition switch to “ACC” position.
3. Move selector lever to “D” position.
4. Set overdrive control switch to “OFF” position.
5. Turn ignition switch to “ON” position. (Do not start engine.)
–Wait more than 2 seconds after turning ignition switch “ON”.
>> GO TO 3
SAT774B
MCIA3103E
SAT653E

AT-56
[EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
PFP:00000
IntroductionECS007NU
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.
The TCM also communicates with the ECM by means of a signal
sent from sensing elements used with the EURO-OBD related parts
of the A/T system for malfunction-diagnostic purposes. The TCM is
capable of diagnosing malfunctioning parts while the ECM can store
malfunctions 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 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 GST) or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the “Work Flow”. Refer to AT- 6 0 , "
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- 5 7 , "
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

AT-58
[EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
Diagnostic Worksheet
1.❏ Read the Fail-safe and listen to customer complaints.AT-57, "Infor-
mation from
Customer"
2.❏ CHECK A/T FLUIDAT-63, "A/T
Fluid Check"❏ Leakage (Follow specified procedure)
❏ Fluid condition
❏ Fluid level
3.❏ Perform STALL TEST and LINE PRESSURE TEST.AT-64, "
Stall
Te s t",AT- 6 7 ,
"Line Pres-
sure Test"
❏ 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-68, "
Road
Te s t"
4-
1.Check before engine is started.AT-70, "1.
CHECK
BEFORE
ENGINE IS
STARTED"
❏ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCE-
DURE. — Mark detected items.
❏ PNP switch, AT- 111
.
❏ A/T fluid temperature sensor, AT- 11 7
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution sensor), AT-123
.
❏ Engine speed signal, AT-129
.
❏ Torque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT- 1 5 9
.
❏ Line pressure solenoid valve, AT-164
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve A, AT-171
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve B, AT-176
.
❏ Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor, AT-181
.
❏ Overrun clutch solenoid valve, AT-187
.
❏ PNP & overdrive control switches, and throttle position sensor, AT- 2 3 7
.
❏ Batt/fluid temp sen (A/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source), AT-195
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·MTR, AT- 2 0 1
.
❏ CAN communication line, AT-192
.
❏ Control unit (RAM), control unit (ROM), AT- 2 0 5
.
❏ Control unit (EEP ROM), AT- 2 0 7
.
❏ Battery
❏ Others
4-
2.Check at idleAT-71, "
2.
CHECK AT
IDLE"❏ 1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On, AT- 2 11 .
❏ 2. Engine Cannot Be Started In “P” And “N” Position, AT- 2 1 2
.
❏ 3. In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or Backward When Pushed, AT- 2 1 3
.
❏ 4. In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves, AT- 2 1 4
.
❏ 5. Large Shock. “N” → “R” Position, AT-215
.
❏ 6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In “R” Position, AT- 2 1 6
.
❏ 7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In “D”, “2” Or “1” Position, AT-219
.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
AT-59
[EURO-OBD]
D
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B
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4. 4-
3.Cruise testAT- 7 4 , "3.
CRUISE
TEST"
AT- 7 8 ,
"Cruise Test
— Part 1"
Part-1
❏ 8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1 , AT- 2 2 1 .
❏ 9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1→ D2 Or Does Not Kickdown: D4→ D2 , AT- 2 2 3 .
❏ 10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2→ D3 , AT- 2 2 5 .
❏ 11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ D4 , AT-227 .
❏ 12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up, AT- 2 3 0
.
❏ 13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition, AT- 2 3 1
.
❏ 14. Lock-up Is Not Released, AT- 2 3 2
.
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4→ D3 ), AT-233 .
Part-2AT- 8 1 ,
"Cruise Test
— Part 2"❏ 16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D1 , AT- 2 3 4 .
❏ 9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1→ D2 Or Does Not Kickdown: D4→ D2 , AT- 2 2 3 .
❏ 10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2→ D3 , AT- 2 2 5 .
❏ 11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ D4 , AT-227 .
Part-3AT- 8 3 ,
"Cruise Test
— Part 3"❏ 17. A/T Does Not Shift: D4→ D3 When Overdrive Control Switch “ON” → “OFF”, AT- 2 3 5 .
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4→ D3 ), AT-233 .
❏ 18. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ 22 , When Selector Lever “D” → “2” Position, AT-235 .
❏ 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4→ D3 ), AT-233 .
❏ 19. A/T Does Not Shift: 2
2→ 11 , When Selector Lever “2” → “1” Position, AT-236 .
❏ 20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake, AT- 2 3 7
.
❏ 21. TCM Self-diagnosis Does Not Activate (PNP & Overdrive Control Switches, and Throttle Position
Sensor Circuit Checks), AT- 2 3 7
.
❏ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCE-
DURE — Mark detected items.
❏ PNP switch, AT- 111
.
❏ A/T fluid temperature sensor, AT- 11 7
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution sensor), AT- 1 2 3
.
❏ Engine speed signal, AT- 1 2 9
.
❏ Torque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT-159
.
❏ Line pressure solenoid valve, AT-164
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve A, AT- 1 7 1
.
❏ Shift solenoid valve B, AT- 1 7 6
.
❏ Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor, AT-181
.
❏ Overrun clutch solenoid valve, AT- 1 8 7
.
❏ PNP & overdrive control switches, and throttle position sensor, AT- 2 3 7
.
❏ A/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source, AT-195
.
❏ Vehicle speed sensor·MTR, AT-201
.
❏ CAN communication line, AT- 1 9 2
❏ Control unit (RAM), control unit (ROM), AT-205 .
❏ Control unit (EEP ROM), AT-207
.
❏ Battery
❏ Others
5.❏ For self-diagnosis NG items, inspect each component. Repair or replace the damaged parts.AT- 5 0 , "
Diag-
nostic Proce-
dure Without
CONSULT-II"
6.❏ Perform all ROAD TEST and re-mark required procedures.AT- 6 8 , "Road
Te s t"
7.❏ Perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE for following MI indicating items and check out NG items.
Refer toEC-37, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" .EC section
❏ DTC (P0731) A/T 1st gear function, AT- 1 3 3
.
❏ DTC (P0732) A/T 2nd gear function, AT-139
.
❏ DTC (P0733) A/T 3rd gear function, AT- 1 4 5
.
❏ DTC (P0734) A/T 4th gear function, AT- 1 5 1
.