engine NISSAN LATIO 2008 Service Repair Manual

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CONTENTS
CVT
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................5
INDEX FOR DTC .................................................5
Alphabetical Index .....................................................5
DTC No. Index ..........................................................5
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................7
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
7
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .....................................
7
Precaution for On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System
of CVT and Engine ....................................................
7
Service After Replacing TCM and Transaxle As-
sembly .......................................................................
8
Removal and Installation Procedure for CVT Unit
Connector ..................................................................
9
Precaution ...............................................................10
Service Notice or Precaution ...................................11
PREPARATION ..................................................12
Special Service Tool ...............................................12
Commercial Service Tool ........................................12
CVT FLUID .........................................................13
Checking CVT Fluid ................................................13
Changing CVT Fluid ................................................14
CVT Fluid Cooler Cleaning .....................................14
CVT SYSTEM .....................................................18
Cross-Sectional View - RE0F08A ...........................18
Control System ........................................................19
Hydraulic Control System ........................................20
TCM Function ..........................................................20
CAN Communication ...............................................21
Input/Output Signal of TCM .....................................22
Line Pressure and Secondary Pressure Control .....22
Shift Control ............................................................23
Lock-up and Select Control .....................................24
Control Valve ...........................................................25
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ....26
Introduction ..............................................................26
OBD-II Function for CVT System ............................26
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II .............26
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ..................26
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ............................27
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ....................................29
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ..................................29
Fail-Safe ..................................................................29
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair .......................................................
30
CVT Electrical Parts Location ..................................35
Circuit Diagram ........................................................36
Inspections before Trouble Diagnosis .....................36
Road Test ................................................................40
Check before Engine Is Started ...............................41
Check at Idle ............................................................41
Cruise Test ..............................................................43
Vehicle Speed When Shifting Gears .......................45
TCM Terminal and Reference Value .......................45
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION) ..............47
Diagnosis Procedure without CONSULT-III ............55
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE .....56
Description ...............................................................56
On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................56
Possible Cause ........................................................56
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................56
Wiring Diagram - CVT - CAN ...................................57
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................58
DTC U1010 TRANSMISSION CONTROL
MODULE (CAN) ................................................
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Description ...............................................................59
On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................59
Possible Cause ........................................................59
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................59
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................59
DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT .............60

CVT-2
Description ..............................................................60
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................60
Possible Cause .......................................................60
DTC Confirmation Procedure .................................60
Wiring Diagram - CVT - STSIG ...............................61
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................62
DTC P0703 STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT ....63
Description ..............................................................63
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
63
On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................63
Possible Cause .......................................................63
DTC Confirmation Procedure .................................63
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................63
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH .............................................................
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Description ..............................................................65
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
65
On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................65
Possible Cause .......................................................65
DTC Confirmation Procedure .................................65
Wiring Diagram - CVT - PNP/SW ...........................67
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................68
Component Inspection ............................................70
DTC P0710 CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE
SENSOR CIRCUIT .............................................
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Description ..............................................................71
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................71
Possible Cause .......................................................71
DTC Confirmation Procedure .................................71
Wiring Diagram - CVT - FTS ...................................72
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................73
Component Inspection ............................................74
DTC P0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR CIR-
CUIT (PRI SPEED SENSOR) ............................
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Description ..............................................................76
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................76
Possible Cause .......................................................76
DTC Confirmation Procedure .................................76
Wiring Diagram - CVT - PRSCVT ...........................77
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................78
DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CVT
(SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR) .....................
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Description ..............................................................80
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................80
Possible Cause .......................................................80
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................80
Wiring Diagram - CVT - SESCVT ...........................81
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................82
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL ..............85
Description ..............................................................85
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................85
Possible Cause .......................................................85
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................85
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................85
DTC P0730 BELT DAMAGE .............................87
Description ..............................................................87
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................87
Possible Cause .......................................................87
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................87
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................87
DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE ...........................................
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Description ..............................................................88
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................88
Possible Cause .......................................................88
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................88
Wiring Diagram - CVT - TCV ..................................89
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................90
Component Inspection ............................................91
DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-
UP) .....................................................................
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Description ..............................................................93
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................93
Possible Cause .......................................................93
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................93
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................93
DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID
VALVE ...............................................................
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Description ..............................................................95
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ......................................95
Possible Cause .......................................................95
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................95
Wiring Diagram - CVT - LPSV ................................96
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................97
Component Inspection ............................................98
DTC P0746 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLE-
NOID A PERFORMANCE (LINE PRESSURE
SOLENOID VALVE) .........................................
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Description ............................................................100

CVT-4
DTC P1740 LOCK-UP SELECT SOLENOID
VALVE CIRCUIT ..............................................
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Description .............................................................132
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................132
Possible Cause ......................................................132
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................132
Wiring Diagram - CVT - L/USSV ............................133
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................134
Component Inspection ...........................................135
DTC P1745 LINE PRESSURE CONTROL ......136
Description .............................................................136
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................136
Possible Cause ......................................................136
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................136
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................136
DTC P1777 STEP MOTOR - CIRCUIT ............137
Description .............................................................137
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................137
Possible Cause ......................................................137
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................137
Wiring Diagram - CVT - STM .................................138
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................139
Component Inspection ...........................................140
DTC P1778 STEP MOTOR - FUNCTION ........141
Description .............................................................141
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
141
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................141
Possible Cause ......................................................141
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................141
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................142
OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCH ..................143
Description .............................................................143
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
143
Wiring Diagram - CVT - ODSW .............................144
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................144
Component Inspection ...........................................146
SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR CIRCUIT ........148
Description .............................................................148
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure .............................................148
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS .....149
Wiring Diagram - CVT - NONDTC .........................149
O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On ......151
Engine Cannot Be Started in "P" and "N" Position .153
In "P" Position, Vehicle Moves Forward or Back-
ward When Pushed ...............................................
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In "N" Position, Vehicle Moves ..............................154
Large Shock "N" → "R" Position ...........................154
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in "R" Position .155
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in "D" or "L" Po-
sition ......................................................................
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Vehicle Speed Does Not Change in "L" Position ..157
Vehicle Speed Does Not Change in overdrive-off
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Vehicle Speed Does Not Change in "D" Position .159
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake ....159
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE ...........161
Removal and Installation .......................................161
CVT SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM .............................162
Description ............................................................162
Shift Lock System Electrical Parts Location ..........162
Wiring Diagram - CVT - SHIFT .............................163
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................163
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM .............................167
Removal and Installation .......................................167
Control Device Disassembly and Assembly .........170
Selector Lever Knob Removal and Installation .....170
Adjustment of CVT Position ..................................171
Checking of CVT Position .....................................171
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ...............................173
Removal and Installation .......................................173
AIR BREATHER HOSE ....................................176
Removal and Installation .......................................176
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL .....................177
Removal and Installation .......................................177
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ...............................178
Removal and Installation .......................................178
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
181
General Specification ............................................181
Vehicle Speed When Shifting Gears .....................181
Stall Speed ............................................................181
Line Pressure ........................................................181
Solenoid Valves ....................................................182
CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor ............................182
Primary Speed Sensor ..........................................182
Secondary Speed Sensor .....................................182
Removal and Installation .......................................182

INDEX FOR DTC
CVT-5
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INDEX FOR DTC
Alphabetical IndexINFOID:0000000001703422
NOTE:
If DTC “U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT” is displayed with other DTCs, first perform the trouble diagnosis
for “DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE”. Refer to CVT-56
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*1: These numbers are prescribed by SAE J2012.
*2: Models without ABS does not indicate.
DTC No. IndexINFOID:0000000001703423
NOTE:
Items
(CONSULT-III screen terms) DTC
Reference page OBD-II Except OBD-II
CONSULT-III
GST*
1 CONSULT-III only
“TRANSMISSION”
A/T TCC S/V FNCTN P0744 P0744 CVT-93
ATF TEMP SEN/CIRC P0710 P0710CVT-71
BELT DAMG — P0730CVT-87
BRAKE SW/CIRC — P0703CVT-63
CAN COMM CIRCUIT U1000 U1000CVT-56
CONTROL UNIT(CAN) U1010 U1010CVT-59
CVT SPD SEN/FNCTN — P1723CVT-129
ENGINE SPEED SIG — P0725CVT-85
ELEC TH CONTROL — P1726CVT-131
ESTM VEH SPD SIG*2— P1722CVT-127
INPUT SPD SEN/CIRC P0715 P0715CVT-76
L/PRESS CONTROL — P1745CVT-136
L/PRESS SOL/CIRC P0745 P0745CVT-95
LU-SLCT SOL/CIRC P1740 P1740CVT-132
PNP SW/CIRC P0705 P0705CVT-65
PRESS SEN/FNCTN — P0841CVT-113
PRS CNT SOL/A FCTN P0746 P0746CVT-100
PRS CNT SOL/B CIRC P0778 P0778CVT-104
PRS CNT SOL/B FCTN P0776 P0776CVT-102
SEC/PRESS DOWN — P0868CVT-119
STARTER RELAY/CIRC — P0615CVT-60
STEP MOTR CIRC P1777 P1777CVT-137
STEP MOTR/FNC P1778 P1778CVT-141
TCC SOLENOID/CIRC P0740 P0740CVT-88
TCM-POWER SUPPLY — P1701CVT-121
TP SEN/CIRC A/T — P1705CVT-125
TR PRS SENS/A CIRC P0840 P0840CVT-109
TR PRS SENS/B CIRC P0845 P0845CVT-115
VEH SPD SEN/CIR AT P0720 P0720CVT-80

CVT-6
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INDEX FOR DTC
If DTC “U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT” is displayed with other DTCs, first perform the trouble diagnosis
for “DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE”. Refer to CVT-56
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*1: These numbers are prescribed by SAE J2012.
*2: Models without ABS does not indicate.
DTC
Items
(CONSULT-III screen terms)Reference page OBD-II Except OBD-II
CONSULT-III
GST*
1CONSULT-III only
“TRANSMISSION”
— P0615 STARTER RELAY/CIRCCVT-60
— P0703 BRAKE SW/CIRCCVT-63
P0705 P0705 PNP SW/CIRCCVT-65
P0710 P0710 ATF TEMP SEN/CIRCCVT-71
P0715 P0715 INPUT SPD SEN/CIRCCVT-76
P0720 P0720 VEH SPD SEN/CIR ATCVT-80
— P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGCVT-85
— P0730 BELT DAMGCVT-87
P0740 P0740 TCC SOLENOID/CIRCCVT-88
P0744 P0744 A/T TCC S/V FNCTNCVT-93
P0745 P0745 L/PRESS SOL/CIRCCVT-95
P0746 P0746 PRS CNT SOL/A FCTNCVT-100
P0776 P0776 PRS CNT SOL/B FCTNCVT-102
P0778 P0778 PRS CNT SOL/B CIRCCVT-104
P0840 P0840 TR PRS SENS/A CIRCCVT-109
— P0841 PRESS SEN/FNCTNCVT-113
P0845 P0845 TR PRS SENS/B CIRCCVT-115
— P0868 SEC/PRESS DOWNCVT-119
— P1701 TCM-POWER SUPPLYCVT-121
— P1705 TP SEN/CIRC A/TCVT-125
— P1722
ESTM VEH SPD SIG*2CVT-127
— P1723 CVT SPD SEN/FNCTNCVT-129
— P1726 ELEC TH CONTROLCVT-131
P1740 P1740 LU-SLCT SOL/CIRCCVT-132
— P1745 L/PRESS CONTROLCVT-136
P1777 P1777 STEP MOTR CIRCCVT-137
P1778 P1778 STEP MOTR/FNCCVT-141
U1000 U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUITCVT-56
U1010 U1010 CONTROL UNIT(CAN)CVT-59

PRECAUTIONS
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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of CVT and EngineINFOID:0000000001703426
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will light up the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to warn the
driver of a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:

CVT-8
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PRECAUTIONS
• Be sure to turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal
before any repair or inspection work. The open/short circuit of related switches, sensors, solenoid
valves, etc. will cause the MIL to light up.
• Be sure to connect and lock the connectors securely after work. A loose (unlocked) connector will
cause the MIL to light up due to an open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water, grease,
dirt, bent terminals, etc.)
• Be sure to route and secure the harnesses properly after work. Interference of the harness with a
bracket, etc. may cause the MIL to light up due to a short circuit.
• Be sure to connect rubber tubes properly after work. A misconnected or disconnected rubber tube
may cause the MIL to light up due to a malfunction of the EVAP system or fuel injection system, etc.
• Be sure to erase the unnecessary malfunction information (repairs completed) from the TCM and
ECM before returning the vehicle to the customer.
Service After Replacing TCM and Transaxle AssemblyINFOID:0000000001703427
SERVICE AFTER REPLACING TCM AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Perform the applicable service in the following sheet when replacing TCM or transaxle assembly
CAUTION:
• Do not start the engine until the service is completed.
• “A/T C/U POWER SUPPLY [P1701]” may be indicated soon after replacing TCM or transaxle assem-
bly (after erasing the memory at the pattern B). Restart the self-diagnosis after erasing the self-diag-
nosis result. Check that no error is detected.
NOTE:
Old unit means that the unit has been already used for another vehicle.
PATTERN A
1. Shift the selector lever to “P” position after replacing TCM. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Check that the shift position indicator in the combination meter turns ON (It indicates approximately 1 or 2
seconds after turning the ignition switch ON.)
• Check the following items if the shift position indicator does not turn ON. Repair or replace the shift posi-
tion indicator if necessary.
- The harness between TCM and ROM ASSY in the transaxle assembly is open or short.
- Cable disconnected, loosen, or bent from the connector housing.
PATTERN B
1. Turn the ignition switch ON after replacing each part.
2. Start engine.
CAUTION:
Do not start the driving.
3. Touch CONSULT-III screen in the order of “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “TRANSMISSION”, “DATA
MONITOR”, and “MAIN SIGNALS”.
4. Warm up the transaxle assembly until “ATFTEMPCOUNT” indicates 47 [approximately 20°C (68°F)] or
more. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine.
6. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
7. Shift the selector lever to “R” position.
8. Depress slightly the accelerator pedal (Pedal angle: 2/8) while depressing the brake pedal.
9. Perform “ERASE”.
TCM CVT assemblyService pattern
Replace the new unit. Do not replace the unit. "PATTERN A"
Do not replace the unit. Replace the new or old unit.
"PATTERN B"
Replace the old unit.Do not replace the unit.
Replace the new or old unit.
Replace the new unit. Replace the new or old unit. "PATTERN C"

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10. Shift the selector lever to “R” position after replacing TCM. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
11. Wait approximately 10 minutes after turning the ignition switch OFF.
12. Turn the ignition switch ON while shifting the selector lever to “R” position.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine.
13. Select “CALIBRATION DATA”.
14. Check that the value on “CALIBRATION DATA” is same as the data after erasing "Calibration Data".
• Restart the procedure from step 3 if the values are not same.
15. Shift the selector lever to “P” position.
16. Check that the shift position indicator in the combination meter turns ON (It indicates approximately 1 or 2
seconds after shifting the selector lever to “P” position.)
• Check the following items if the shift position indicator does not turn ON. Repair or replace the shift posi-
tion indicator if necessary.
- The harness between TCM and ROM ASSY in the transaxle assembly is open or short.
- Cable disconnected, loosen, or bent from the connector housing.
- Power supply and ground of TCM. Refer to CVT-121
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PATTERN C
1. Replace the transaxle assembly first, and then replace TCM.
2. Perform the service of “PATTERN A”.
(Perform the service of “Pattern B” if TCM is replaced first.)
Removal and Installation Procedure for CVT Unit ConnectorINFOID:0000000001703428
REMOVAL
Rotate bayonet ring counterclockwise, pull out CVT unit harness
connector upward and disconnect it.
INSTALLATION
1. Align CVT unit harness connector terminal body marking with
bayonet ring marking, insert CVT unit harness connector, and
then rotate bayonet ring clockwise.
SCIA2096E
SCIA2097E

CVT FLUID
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Checking CVT FluidINFOID:0000000001703433
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle to warm up the
CVT fluid. When ambient temperature is 20°C (68°F), it takes
about 10 minutes for the CVT fluid to warm up to 50 to 80°C
(122 to 176°F).
3. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
4. With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move the
selector lever throughout the entire shift range and return it to
the “P” position.
5. Press the tab on the CVT fluid level gauge to release the lock
and pull out the CVT fluid level gauge from the CVT fluid charg-
ing pipe.
6. Wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level gauge. Then rotate the CVT
fluid level gauge 180° and re-insert it into the CVT charging pipe
as far as it will go.
CAUTION:
Always use lint free paper towels to wipe fluid off the CVT
fluid level gauge.
7. Remove the CVT fluid level gauge and check that the fluid level
is within the specified range as shown. If the fluid level is at or
below the low side of the range, add the necessary specified
NISSAN CVT fluid through the CVT charging pipe.
CAUTION:
• Only use specified NISSAN CVT fluid.
• Do not overfill the CVT.
8. Install the CVT fluid level gauge to the CVT fluid charging pipe until it locks.
CAUTION:
When CVT fluid level gauge is installed into the CVT fluid charging pipe, make sure that the CVT
fluid level gauge is securely locked in place.
SMA146B
SCIA1933E
SCIA1931E
Fluid grade: Refer to MA-10, "Fluids and Lubri-
cants".
SCIA1932E

CVT-14
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CVT FLUID
FLUID CONDITION CHECK
Changing CVT FluidINFOID:0000000001703434
1. Warm up CVT fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes.
• : Vehicle front
• Radiator (2)
• CVT fluid cooler hose [inlet side (3)]
• Transaxle assembly (4)
2. Drain CVT fluid from CVT fluid cooler hose [outlet side (1)] and
refill with new specified NISSAN CVT fluid in the CVT fluid
charging pipe with the engine running at idle speed.
CAUTION:
Only use the specified NISSAN CVT fluid.
3. Refill until new CVT fluid comes out from CVT fluid cooler hose [outlet side (1)].
NOTE:
About 30 to 50% extra fluid will be required for this procedure.
4. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-19, "
Checking CVT Fluid".
CAUTION:
Delete CVT fluid deterioration date with CONSULT-III after changing CVT fluid. Refer to CVT-47,
"CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)".
CVT Fluid Cooler CleaningINFOID:0000000001703435
Whenever a CVT is repaired, overhauled, or replaced, the CVT fluid cooler mounted in the radiator must be
inspected and cleaned.
Metal debris and friction material, if present, can be trapped or become deposit in the CVT fluid cooler. This
debris can contaminate the newly serviced CVT or, in severe cases, can block or restrict the flow of CVT fluid.
In either case, malfunction of the newly serviced CVT may occur.
Debris, if present, may deposit as CVT fluid enters the cooler inlet. It will be necessary to back flush the cooler
through the cooler outlet in order to flush out any built up debris.
CVT FLUID COOLER CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Identify the CVT inlet and outlet fluid cooler hoses.
2. Position an oil pan under the inlet and outlet cooler hoses.
Fluid status Conceivable cause Required operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state)Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the CVT fluid and check the
CVT main unit and the vehicle for
malfunctions (wire harness, cooler
pipes, etc.)
Milky white or cloudy Water in the fluid Replace the CVT fluid and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
in fluidUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
CVTReplace the CVT fluid and check for
improper operation of the CVT.
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Fluid capacity and grade: Refer to MA-10, "Fluids
and Lubricants".SCIA6088E