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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Check TCM power source, step 1 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between TCM terminal and ground.
      Fig 1: Step 2 Specifications Chart
      G00750275Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: Testing Procedures For Step 2
      G00750276Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO 2.
    2. NG : GO TO 3.
  2. Check TCM power source, step 2 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between TCM terminal and ground.
      Fig 3: Step 2 Specifications Chart
      G00750277Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 4: Testing Procedures For Step 2
      G00750278Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO 4.
    2. NG : GO TO 3.
  3. Detect malfunctioning item: 

    Check the following items:

    • Harness for short or open between battery and TCM terminal 9
    • Harness for short or open between ignition switch and TCM terminals 2, 3, 33 and 42
    • 10A fuse [No. 32 or 35, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
    • Ignition switch. Refer to , " POWER SUPPLY ROUTING  "  .
    • A/T PV IGN relay. Refer to Component Inspection  "  .
    • ECM relay. Refer to ,"   POWER SUPPLY ROUTING"  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO 4.
    2. NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.
  4. Check TCM ground circuit  :
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between TCM terminals 5 (B), 14 (B), 24 (B), 46 (B) and ground.
      Fig 5: Testing Procedures For Step 3
      G00750279Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should exist. 

      If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO 5.
    2. NG : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. Check DTC 

    Check again. Refer to DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE  "  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : Inspection end. 
    2. NG : GO TO 6.
  6. Check TCM 
    1. Check TCM input/output signal. Refer to , " TCM INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES  "  .
    2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : Inspection end. 
    2. NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.