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:
U1000 CAN comm circuit
Description
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time
application. It is an on-vehicle multiplex
communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error
detection ability. Many electronic
control units are equipped onto a vehicle and each c ...
Removal and installation
COMPRESSOR
Removal and Installation for Compressor
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before servicing, turn the ignition
switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals. Refer to
PG-67, "Removal and Installation ( ...
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 switch ...
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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