Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Control system
System Diagram
System Description
The CVT senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors. It always controls the optimum shift position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
TCM FUNCTION
The 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 TCM
Component Parts Location
- CVT shift selector assembly (Manual mode select switch and manual mode position select switch)
- Secondary speed sensor
- CVT unit harness connector
- TCM
- Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor
- Stop lamp switch
- Shift positioner indicator Manual mode indicator DS mode indicator
- Paddle shifters
Component Description
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
EXCEPT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Hydraulic control system
System Diagram
System Description
The hydraulic control mechanism consists of the oil pump directly driven by
the engine, the hydraulic control
valve that controls line pressure and transmissi ...
Lock-up and select control system
System Diagram
System Description
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is
engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency. ...
Other materials:
Illumination control system
System Diagram
System Description
The illumination lamps operation is dependent upon the position of the
lighting switch (combination switch).
When the lighting switch is placed in
the 1ST or 2ND position (or if the auto light system is activated) the BCM
(body control module) receives in ...
Slip indicator lamp
Description
Component Function Check
1.CHECK SLIP INDICATOR LAMP OPERATION
Check that the lamp illuminates for approximately 2 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned ON.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis
...
Ducts and grilles
Exploded View
Ducts
Side defroster nozzle (RH)
Front defroster nozzle
Side defroster nozzle (LH)
Upper ventilator duct
Heater and cooling unit assembly
Connector duct (LH)
Floor ventilator duct (LH)
Rear floor duct (LH)
Connector duct (center)
Rear ventilator duct (cen ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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