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:
Main power window and door lock/unlock switch
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the front door grip cover. Refer to DLK-214, "FRONT DOOR :
Removal and Installation".
Remove the clip (A) from the door grip using a suitable tool.
Release the metal clip and lift the main power window and door
lock/unlock swit ...
EVAP canister
Removal and Installation (EVAP Canister)
EVAP control system pressure sensor
EVAP canister
O-ring
EVAP canister vent control valve
O-ring
NOTE: The EVAP canister vent control valve
and EVAP canister system pressure sensor can be removed without removing the
EVAP canis ...
Door lock function symptoms
DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH
DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH : Symptom Table
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
NOTE:
Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check
"WORK FLOW". Refer to DLK-9, "Work Flow".
Check that vehicle is under the condition shown in "Condi ...
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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