NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001 Service User Guide

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Checking CVT FluidNLAT02431. Check for fluid leakage.
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2. Check fluid level.
Fluid level should be check using ªHOTº range on A/T fluid
level gauge at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122 to 176ÉF)
after vehicle has been driven approximately 10 minutes in
urban areas after engine is warmed up. But it can be checked
at fluid temperatures of 30 to 50ÉC (86 to 122ÉF) using ªCOLDº
range on A/T fluid level gauge for reference after engine is
warmed up and before driving. However, fluid level must be
rechecked using ªHOTº range.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and then move selector lever through reach gear
range, ending in ªPº.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe it clean with lint-free
paper.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into charging pipe as far as it
will go.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If level is at
low side of either range, add fluid through the speedometer
cable hole.
Use genuine NISSAN CVT fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
CAUTION:
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Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge using a lip attached to the
fluid charging pipe.
CVT FLUID
Checking CVT Fluid
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3. Check fluid condition.
Check fluid for contamination. If fluid is very dark, smells
burned or contains frictional material check operation of CVT.
Refer to section AT for checking operation of CVT.
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Changing CVT FluidNLAT02441. Warm up CVT fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes.
2. Drain CVT fluid from radiator cooler hose (return side) and refill
with new CVT fluid at charging pipe with the engine running at
idle speed.
3. Refill until new CVT fluid comes out from radiator cooler hose
(return side).
About 30 to 50% extra fluid will be required for this procedure.
Fluid capacity
Hyper CVT: Approx. 8.1!(7-1/8 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
: 23 - 27 N´m (2.4 - 2.8 kg-m, 18 - 20 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use genuine NISSAN CVT fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent.
4. Check fluid level and condition.
CVT FLUID
Checking CVT Fluid (Cont'd)
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CVT Electrical Parts LocationNLAT0008
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OVERALL SYSTEM
CVT Electrical Parts Location
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Circuit DiagramNLAT0009
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Circuit Diagram
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Cross-sectional View Ð RE0F06ANLAT0011
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Cross-sectional View Ð RE0F06A
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Control System=NLAT0014OUTLINENLAT0014S01The CVT senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors. It always controls the optimum shift
position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
SWITCHES AND SENSORS
cTCM
cACTUATORS
PNP switch
Throttle position sensor
Closed throttle position switch
Wide open throttle position
switch
Engine speed signal
CVT fluid temperature sensor
CVT fluid pressure sensor
Primary speed sensor
Secondary speed sensor
Stop lamp switch
SPORT mode switch
ABS control unitShift control
Line pressure control
Lock-up control
Fail-safe control
Self-diagnosis
CONSULT-II communication line
control
Duet-EA control
On board diagnosisStep motor
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
SPORT indicator lamp
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control System
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CONTROL SYSTEMNLAT0014S02
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Control System (Cont'd)
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TCM FUNCTION=NLAT0014S03The function of the TCM is to:
+Receive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.
+Determine required line pressure, shifting point and lock-up operation.
+Send required output signals to the step motor and the respective solenoids.
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL OF TCMNLAT0014S04
Switches, sensors and actuators Function
InputPNP switch Detects select lever position and sends a signal to TCM.
Throttle position sensor Detects throttle valve position and sends a signal to TCM.
Closed throttle position switch Detects throttle valve's fully-closed position and sends a signal to TCM.
Wide open throttle position switchDetects a throttle valve position of greater than 1/2 of full throttle and
sends a signal to TCM.
Engine speed signal From ECM.
CVT fluid temperature sensor Detects transmission fluid temperature and sends a signal to TCM.
CVT fluid pressure sensor Detects transmission fluid pressure and sends a signal to TCM.
Primary speed sensor Detects primary pulley rpm and sends a signal to TCM.
Secondary speed sensor Detects secondary pulley rpm and sends a signal to TCM.
Stop lamp switchSends a signal to the TCM relaying the operation condition of the brake
pedal.
SPORT mode switchSends a signal to the TCM relaying the operation condition of the SPORT
mode switch.
ABS control unit Sends a signal to the TCM operation condition of the ABS.
OutputStep motor Regulates pulley position in relation to a signal sent from TCM.
Line pressure solenoid valveRegulates (or decreases) line pressure suited to driving conditions in rela-
tion to a signal sent from TCM.
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valveRegulates (or decreases) lock-up pressure suited to driving conditions in
relation to a signal sent from TCM.
SPORT indicator lamp Shows the operation condition of the SPORT mode switch.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control System (Cont'd)
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IntroductionNLAT0017The CVT system has two self-diagnostic systems.
The first is the emission-related on board diagnostic system (EURO-OBD) performed by the TCM in combi-
nation with the ECM. The malfunction is indicated by the MI (malfunction indicator) and is stored as a DTC in
the ECM memory but not the TCM memory.
The second is the TCM original self-diagnosis indicated by the CVT indicator (warning) lamp or SPORT indi-
cator lamp. The malfunction is stored in the TCM memory. The detected items are overlapped with EURO-
OBD self-diagnostic items. For detail, refer to AT-28.
EURO-OBD Function for CVT SystemNLAT0018The ECM provides emission-related on board diagnostic (EURO-OBD) functions for the CVT system. One
function is to receive a signal from the TCM used with EURO-OBD-related parts of the CVT system. The sig-
nal is sent to the ECM when a malfunction occurs in the corresponding EURO-OBD-related part. The other
function is to indicate a diagnostic result by means of the MI (malfunction indicator) on the instrument panel.
Sensors, switches and solenoid valves are used as sensing elements.
The MI automatically illuminates in Two Trip Detection Logic when a malfunction is sensed in relation to CVT
system parts.
EURO-OBD Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)NLAT0020HOW TO READ DTC AND 1ST TRIP DTCNLAT0020S01DTC and 1st trip DTC can be read by the following methods.
1.(
No Tools)The number of blinks of the malfunction indicator in the Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Di-
agnostic Results) Examples: 0705, 0710, 0715, 0720, etc. For details, refer to EC section [ªMalfunction
Indicator (MI)º, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº].
These DTCs are controlled by NISSAN.
2.(
with CONSULT-II orGST)CONSULT-II or GST (Generic Scan Tool) Examples: P0705, P0710,
P0720, P0725, etc.
These DTCs are prescribed by ISO15031-6.
(CONSULT-II also displays the malfunctioning component or system.)
+1st trip DTC No. is the same as DTC No.
+Output of the diagnostic trouble code indicates that the indicated circuit has a malfunction.
However, in case of the Mode II and GST they do not indicate whether the malfunction is still
occurring or occurred in the past and returned to normal.
CONSULT-II can identify them as shown below. Therefore, using CONSULT-II (if available) is rec-
ommended.
A sample of CONSULT-II display for DTC is shown at left. DTC or 1st trip DTC of a malfunction is displayed
in SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS mode for ªENGINEº with CONSULT-II. Time data indicates how many times
the vehicle was driven after the last detection of a DTC.
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If the DTC is being detected currently, the time data will be ª0º.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONEURO-OBD
Introduction
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If a 1st trip DTC is stored in the ECM, the time data will be ª1tº.
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Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame DataNLAT0020S0101The ECM has a memory function, which stores the driving condition such as fuel system status, calculated
load value, engine coolant temperature, short term fuel trim, long term fuel trim, engine speed and vehicle
speed at the moment the ECM detects a malfunction.
Data which are stored in the ECM memory, along with the 1st trip DTC, are called 1st trip freeze frame data,
and the data, stored together with the DTC data, are called freeze frame data and displayed on CONSULT-II
or GST. The 1st trip freeze frame data can only be displayed on the CONSULT-II screen, not on the GST. For
detail, refer to EC section (ªCONSULT-IIº, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº).
Only one set of freeze frame data (either 1st trip freeze frame data of freeze frame data) can be stored in the
ECM. 1st trip freeze frame data is stored in the ECM memory along with the 1st trip DTC. There is no prior-
ity for 1st trip freeze frame data and it is updated each time a different 1st trip DTC is detected. However, once
freeze frame data (2nd trip detection/MI on) is stored in the ECM memory, 1st trip freeze frame data is no
longer stored. Remember, only one set of freeze frame data can be stored in the ECM.
The ECM has the following priorities to update the data.
Prior-
ityItems
1 Freeze frame data Misfire Ð DTC: P0300 - P0306 (0300 - 0306)
Fuel Injection System Function Ð DTC: P0171 (0171), P0172 (0172), P0174 (0174), P0175
(0175)
2 Except the above items (Includes CVT related items)
3 1st trip freeze frame data
Both 1st trip freeze frame data and freeze frame data (along with the DTCs) are cleared when the ECM
memory is erased.
HOW TO ERASE DTCNLAT0020S02The diagnostic trouble code can be erased by CONSULT-II, GST or ECM DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE as
described following.
+If the battery terminal is disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code will be lost within 24 hours.
+When you erase the DTC, using CONSULT-II or GST is easier and quicker than switching the mode
selector on the ECM.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONEURO-OBD
EURO-OBD Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) (Cont'd)
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