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:
Compass
Wiring Diagram - WITH HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER
Wiring Diagram - WITHOUT HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER
...
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Description
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed at the condenser of the air
conditioner system. The sensor uses an
electrostatic volume pressure transducer to convert refrigerant pressure to
voltage. The voltage signal is sent
to ECM, and ECM controls cooling fan system.
Compo ...
BCM branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the BCM for damage, bend and
loose connection (unit side and
connector side).
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
Disc ...
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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