Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: P1777 step motor

Description

The step motor changes the step by turning 4 coils ON/OFF according to the signal from TCM. As a result, the flow of line pressure to primary pulley is changed and pulley ratio is controlled.

DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.

NOTE: Immediately after performing any "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE", always turn ignition switch OFF.

Then wait at least 10 seconds before performing the next test.

1.CHECK DTC DETECTION

With CONSULT

  1.  Start engine.

  2.  Drive vehicle for at least 5 consecutive seconds.

  3.  Perform "Self Diagnostic Results" in "TRANSMISSION".

With GST

Follow the procedure "With CONSULT".

Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to TM-126, "Wiring Diagram".

1.CHECK STEP MOTOR CIRCUIT

  1.  Turn ignition switch OFF.

  2.  Disconnect TCM connector.

  3.  Check resistance between TCM vehicle side harness connector terminals.

4. Check resistance between TCM vehicle side harness connector terminals and ground.

2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND CVT UNIT (STEP MOTOR) (PART 1)

  1.  Disconnect CVT unit connector.

  2.  Check continuity between TCM vehicle side harness connector terminals and CVT unit vehicle side harness connector terminals.

3.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND CVT UNIT (STEP MOTOR) (PART 2)

Check continuity between TCM vehicle side harness connector terminals and ground.

4.CHECK STEP MOTOR

Check step motor. Refer to TM-111, "Component Inspection (Step Motor)".

5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEMS

Check TCM connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

Component Inspection (Step Motor)

1.CHECK STEP MOTOR

1. Check resistance between CVT unit connector terminals.

2. Check resistance between CVT unit connector terminals and ground.

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