check transmission fluid NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONSare contained at the end of each section for quick reference of
data.
The followingSYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONSare used:
SYMBOL ABBREVIATION SYMBOL ABBREVIATION
Tightening torque
2WD2-Wheel Drive
Should be lubricated with grease. Unless oth-
erwise indicated, use recommended multi-pur-
pose grease.A/CAir Conditioner
Should be lubricated with oil. P/S Power Steering
Sealing point SST Special Service Tools
Checking point SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
Always replace after every disassembly. ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
P
Apply petroleum jelly.
D1Drive range 1st gear
Apply ATF. D2Drive range 2nd gear
★Select with proper thickness. D
3Drive range 3rd gear
✩Adjustment is required. D
4Drive range 4th gear
SDS Service Data and Specifications OD Overdrive
LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand 2
22nd range 2nd gear
FR, RR Front, Rear 2
12nd range 1st gear
M/T Manual Transaxle/Transmission 1
21st range 2nd gear
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 1
11st range 1st gear
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard tothe conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD — engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle speed
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2

EC-32
[QG (WITH EURO-OBD)]
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
PREPARATION
Before performing “Idle Air Volume Learning”, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are missed for even a moment.
●Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
●Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 95°C (158 - 203°F)
●PNP switch: ON
●Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, set lighting switch to the 1st position to light
only small lamps.
●Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
●Vehicle speed: Stopped
●Transmission: Warmed-up
For A/T models with CONSULT-II, drive vehicle until “FLUID TEMP SE” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/
T” system indicates less than 0.9V.
For A/T models without CONSULT-II and M/T models, drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-II
1. Perform EC-31, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
2. Perform EC-31, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Check that all items listed under the topic “PREPARATION” (previously mentioned) are in good order.
5. Select “IDLE AIR VOL LEARN” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
6. Touch “START” and wait 20 seconds.
SEF217Z
SEF454Y

EC-426
[QG (WITHOUT EURO-OBD)]
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
●Transmission: Warmed-up
For A/T models with CONSULT-II, drive vehicle until “FLUID TEMP SE” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/
T” system indicates less than 0.9V.
For A/T models without CONSULT-II and M/T models, drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-II
1. Perform EC-425, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
2. Perform EC-425, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Check that all items listed under the topic “PREPARATION” (previously mentioned) are in good order.
5. Select “IDLE AIR VOL LEARN” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
6. Touch “START” and wait 20 seconds.
7. Make sure that “CMPLT” is displayed on CONSULT-II screen. If
“CMPLT” is not displayed, “Idle Air Volume Learning” will not be
carried out successfully. In this case, find the cause of the inci-
dent by referring to the “Diagnostic Procedure” below.
8. Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle
speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.
Without CONSULT-II
NOTE:
●It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.
●It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit
has a malfunction.
1. Perform EC-425, "
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
2. Perform EC-425, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
SEF217Z
SEF454Y
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Idle speed M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in “P” or “N” position)
Ignition timing M/T: 8±5° BTDC
A/T: 10±5° BTDC (in “P” or “N” position)
MBIB0238E

AT-1
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
C TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
CONTENTS
D
E
F
G
H
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K
L
M
SECTION
A
B
AT
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (EURO-OBD)
System of A/T and Engine — Euro-OBD — ............. 5
Precautions for Trouble Diagnosis ........................... 5
Precautions for Harness Repair ............................... 5
Precautions .............................................................. 6
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 7
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 8
PREPARATION ........................................................... 9
Special Service Tools ............................................... 9
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 12
A/T FLUID ................................................................. 13
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 13
Changing A/T Fluid ............................................. ... 13
OVERALL SYSTEM ................................................. 14
A/T Electrical Parts Location .................................. 14
Circuit Diagram ...................................................... 15
Cross-Sectional View ............................................. 16
Hydraulic Control Circuit ........................................ 17
Shift Mechanism ..................................................... 18
Control System ....................................................... 27
Control Mechanism ................................................ 28
Control Valve .......................................................... 34
EURO-OBD
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INDEX ........................... 35
Alphabetical & P No. Index for DTC ....................... 35
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIP-
TION .......................................................................... 37
Introduction ............................................................ 37
EURO-OBD Function for A/T System .................... 37
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of EURO-OBD ... 37
EURO-OBD Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ......... 37
Malfunction Indicator (MI) ....................................... 41
CONSULT-II ........................................................... 41
Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II ........... 50TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION ........... 56
Introduction ............................................................. 56
Work Flow ............................................................... 60
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION .... 63
A/T Fluid Check ...................................................... 63
Stall Test ................................................................. 64
Line Pressure Test .................................................. 67
Road Test ............................................................... 68
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIP-
TION .......................................................................... 86
Symptom Chart ....................................................... 86
TCM Terminals and Reference Value ...................106
CAN COMMUNICATION .........................................109
System Description ...............................................109
CAN Communication Unit .....................................109
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH ...................................................................111
Description .............................................................111
Wiring Diagram — AT — PNP/SW .......................113
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................114
Component Inspection ..........................................116
DTC P0710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CIRCUIT ..................................................................117
Description ............................................................117
Wiring Diagram — AT — FTS ..............................119
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................120
Component Inspection ..........................................122
DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REV-
OLUTION SENSOR) ...............................................123
Description ............................................................123
Wiring Diagram — AT — VSSA/T ........................126
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................127
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL ...................129
Description ............................................................129
Wiring Diagram — AT — ENGSS .........................130
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................
.131
DTC P0731 A/T 1ST GEAR FUNCTION ................133
Description ............................................................133
Wiring Diagram — AT — 1ST ...............................136

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
AT-63
[EURO-OBD]
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTIONPFP:00000
A/T Fluid CheckECS007NW
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-13, "Checking A/T Fluid" .
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

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AT-99
[EURO-OBD]
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
Races extremely fast or slips in
changing from “D
4 ” or “D3 ” to “D1 ”
when depressing accelerator pedal.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-63, "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Throttle position sensor [Accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor]AT-181, "
DTC P1705
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
POSITION (APP) SEN-
SOR"
3. Line pressure testAT-67, "Line Pressure Test"
4. Line pressure solenoid valveAT-164, "
DTC P0745 LINE
PRESSURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
5. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle6. Forward clutchAT-464, "
Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
7. Forward one-way clutchAT-413, "OVERHAUL"
8. Low one-way clutchAT-413, "
OVERHAUL",AT-
417, "Locations of Adjust-
ing Shims, Needle Bear-
ings, Thrust Washers and
Snap Rings"
Vehicle will not run in any position.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-63, "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Control cable adjustmentAT-408, "Control Cable
Adjustment"
3. Line pressure testAT-67, "Line Pressure Test"
4. Line pressure solenoid valveAT-164, "
DTC P0745 LINE
PRESSURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
OFF vehicle5. Oil pumpAT-435, "
Oil Pump"
6. High clutchAT-459, "High Clutch"
7. Brake bandAT-483, "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
8. Low & reverse brakeAT-470, "Low & Reverse
Brake"
9. Torque converterAT-417, "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
10. Parking componentsAT-413, "
Output Shaft, Idler
Gear, Reduction Pinion
Gear and Bearing
Retainer"
Transmission noise in “D”, “2”, “1”
and “R” positions.ON vehicle 1. Fluid levelAT-63, "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
OFF vehicle 2. Torque converterAT-417, "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
EURO-OBD

AT-102
[EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Large shock changing from “12 ” to
“1
1 ” in “1” position.ON vehicle 1. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle 2. Low & reverse brakeAT-470, "Low & Reverse
Brake"
Transmission overheats.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT- 6 3 , "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Engine idling rpmEC-30, "Idle Speed and
Ignition Timing Check"
3. Throttle position sensor [Accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor]AT-181, "
DTC P1705
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
POSITION (APP) SEN-
SOR"
4. Line pressure testAT- 6 7 , "Line Pressure Test"
5. Line pressure solenoid valveAT-164, "
DTC P0745 LINE
PRESSURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
6. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle7. Oil pumpAT-435, "
Oil Pump"
8. Reverse clutchAT-455, "Reverse Clutch"
9. High clutchAT-459, "High Clutch"
10. Brake bandAT-483, "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
11. Forward clutchAT-464, "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
12. Overrun clutchAT-464, "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
13. Low & reverse brakeAT-470, "Low & Reverse
Brake"
14. Torque converterAT-417, "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
ATF shoots out during operation.
White smoke emitted from exhaust
pipe during operation.ON vehicle 1. Fluid levelAT- 6 3 , "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
OFF vehicle2. Reverse clutchAT-455, "
Reverse Clutch"
3. High clutchAT-459, "High Clutch"
4. Brake bandAT-483, "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
5. Forward clutchAT-464, "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
6. Overrun clutchAT-464, "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
7. Low & reverse brakeAT-470, "Low & Reverse
Brake"
Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference Page
EURO-OBD

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
AT-261
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
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

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AT-295
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
Races extremely fast or slips in
changing from “D
4 ” or “D3 ” to “D1 ”
when depressing accelerator pedal.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT- 2 6 1 , "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Throttle position sensor (Accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor)AT- 3 5 2 , "ACCELE
RATOR PEDAL POSI-
TION (APP) SENSOR"
3. Line pressure testAT- 2 6 5 , "Line Pressure
Te s t"
4. Line pressure solenoid valveAT- 3 8 8 , "
LINE PRES-
SURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
5. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 6 , "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle6. Forward clutchAT- 4 6 4 , "
Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
7. Forward one-way clutchAT- 4 1 3 , "OVERHAUL"
8. Low one-way clutchAT- 4 1 3 , "
OVERHAUL",
AT- 4 1 7 , "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Vehicle will not run in any position.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT- 2 6 1 , "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "Control Cable
Adjustment"
3. Line pressure testAT- 2 6 5 , "Line Pressure
Te s t"
4. Line pressure solenoid valveAT- 3 8 8 , "
LINE PRES-
SURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
OFF vehicle5. Oil pumpAT- 4 3 5 , "
Oil Pump"
6. High clutchAT- 4 5 9 , "High Clutch"
7. Brake bandAT- 4 8 3 , "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
8. Low & reverse brakeAT- 4 7 0 , "Low & Reverse
Brake"
9. Torque converterAT- 4 1 7 , "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
10. Parking componentsAT- 4 7 8 , "
Output Shaft,
Idler Gear, Reduction Pin-
ion Gear and Bearing
Retainer"
Transmission noise in “D”, “2”, “1” and
“R” positions.ON vehicle 1. Fluid levelAT- 2 6 1 , "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
OFF vehicle 2. Torque converterAT- 4 1 7 , "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference Page