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:
Rear power window switch
Description
BCM supplies power.
Rear power window motor operates when rear power window switch is
activated.
Component Function Check
Rear Power Window Switch
1. CHECK REAR POWER WINDOW MOTOR FUNCTION
Check that rear power window motor operates from rear power window switch.
Diagnosi ...
Periodic maintenance
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and
component conditions (wear, damage) are normal.
LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress
brake peda ...
GPS antenna
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove cluster lid A. Refer to IP-10, "Exploded View".
Remove the audio unit. Refer to AV-652, "Removal and
Installation".
Remove the GPS antenna screw (A).
- GPS antenna (1)
Detach the GPS antenna cable clip (A), then fish th ...
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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