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
COMPRESSOR CONTROL FUNCTION
Description
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Compressor is not activated.
Functional circuit diagram
CAN (1): A/C switch signal
: Blower fan motor switch signal
CAN (2): A/C compressor request signal
Functional initial inspection chart
Fail-Safe
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION ...
CVT system
System Diagram
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 ...
Headlamp aiming adjustment
Description
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
CAUTION: Do not use organic solvent
(thinner, gasoline etc.).
NOTE:
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
Perform aiming adjustment if the vehicle front body has been
repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced.
...
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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