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Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE 

    Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE ", "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITHOUT CONSULT-II ".

    Is a malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results?

    1. YES: Check CAN communication line. Refer to "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ".
    2. NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK DTC WITH TCM 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Depress accelerator pedal and read out the value of "ACCELE POSI" and "THROTTLE POSI".
      Fig 1: Identifying Display - Data Monitor
      G02362675Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: Item Value Specification
      G02362676Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE "

    With GST 

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT-II".

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO  4.
    2. NG: GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK DTC WITH ECM 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
    2. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode for "ENGINE" with CONSULT-II. Refer to "CONSULT-II FUNCTION (ENGINE) " (for VQ35DE) or "CONSULT-II FUNCTION (ENGINE) " (for VK45DE).

    With GST 

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT-II".

    Fig 3: Identifying Display - Select System
    G02362677Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Check the DTC detected item. Refer to "CONSULT-II FUNCTION (ENGINE) " (for VQ35DE) or "CONSULT-II FUNCTION (ENGINE) " (for VK45DE).
  4. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure".

    OK or NG

    1. OK: INSPECTION END 
    2. NG: GO TO 5.
  5. CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ".

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following.

    • The A/T assembly harness connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace the control valve with TCM. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM AND A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 ".
    2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.