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:
System description
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
CAN System Specification Chart
Determine CAN system type from the following specification chart.
NOTE:
Refer to LAN-15, "Trouble Diagnosis Procedure" for how to use CAN
system specification chart.
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
NOTE:
Check CAN system ...
The fuel gauge pointer does not move to "F" when refueling
Description
The fuel gauge needle will not move to "F" position when
refueling.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL
position?
2.IDENTIFY FUELING CONDITION
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
3.OBSERVE VEHICLE PO ...
HVAC 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 A/C auto amp. for
damage, bend and loose connection (unit
side and connector side).
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUI ...
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
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