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04-15-2012, 03:01 PM | #1 | |
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No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
Car is a Maxima SE 2000 with Aut. trans.
Symptoms: Car has erratic transmission operation. Car won't shift in 3rd and 4th gear. 4000rpm at 75km/h, if you push the o/d button and take it of, the transmission slips and engine rev to cutoff. Engine seams to work properly, and idle is good. Shifts from reverse, first to second gear is smooth. But will rev up or get back to first gear without behing needed or with any additionnal throttle. What I've done so far: -6 months ago: Replaced the MAF sensor after an erratic throttle response episode - this was before the transmission problems started occuring. I also cleaned the throttle body at that time and replaced air filter. -This weekend: -I adjusted the TPS properly, to get 500ohms closed, and 4000ohms with WOT. Operation is smooth and gradual and you increase throttle. -Took off the tranny oil pan, took off the solenoids and cleaned everything including the debris magnets at the bottom of the pan. Made the solenoids operate with current and made them "click" properly by cleaning them with compressed air. Tested - works fine. Reinstalled. -Took out the TCM, opened it, checked for cracks, cold soldering issues and for fried components, board is perfect from the exterior, no issue. Reinstalled. -Took a look at the crank position sensor under the engine, near the oil pan. Took harness off (was hard to get out), inside of the connector looks clean, no debris or grease. Didn't pull the sensor off tought... I also did a scan, found the following code: -P0744 Torque Converter Clutch, Solenoid Circuit Intermittent I erased the code after I had worked on the car, and went for a test drive. Car still did the exact same thing. What I suspect now: -Bad revolution sensor -Trans. solenoids -TCM and/or ECM need a reflash / reprogram (considering I adjusted the TPS, changed MAF a while back etc...) Let's hear what you guys think, Thx |
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04-15-2012, 03:07 PM | #2 | |
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
Actualy, I just brough the car back from the cotage tonight - so I just did 40 miles in 2nd gear!
Man I really tought I had found my problem tonight when I took off the splash guard behind the left front wheel, to get access to the revolution sensor on the tanny... There was a ground wire with a plug at the end hanging loose just beside the suspension. This wire was connected to a terminal under a bolt, on the side of the transmission housing. I put a new terminal on and re-installed it... Erased the code via OBDII, disconnected the battery for 30 minutes... then went for a test drive... same thing again... no 3rd gear... Couple things I noted on the way back... Trans just don't want to get into 3rd. (and 4th off course...). When I'm in 2nd gear, if I take the O/D off, the transmission disengage and the engine revs... Putting it back ON locks 2nd gear properly again. When going down hill, if I let the trans in D4, the rpm will just fall back to +/-1000RPM. If I take off the O/D then, there's a little bit of compression/decelaration from the engine which rev up a little... One other thing, I checked the revolution sensor before bringing the car back tonight - there was some sort of oil on it and very small metal residue (like on the transmission pan magnets...). I cleaned it and reinstaled. |
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04-16-2012, 01:55 AM | #3 | ||
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
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Every startup the TCU runs self diagnostics - any codes? Likewise, TPS diag can be run via TCU diagnostics... When rev sensor fails, engine drops into 'safe mode' = 2200 rpm ceiling. Every gear is controlled via the A/T computer signals. Go verify if the signal pins go up when the 3rd gear should engage. If it does, tranny is possibly mechanically broken (clutch for 3/4?) - as your solenoid pack seems to work... In the tranny theres also the ctrl valve assembly which might have a jammed/blown seal. At least in my 3gen one could take the valve assy out while tranny sits in place, see illustration. (But then whatdoIknow) I built a led 'panel' to troubleshoot intermittent kickdown problem, soldered into harness signal wires: each gear displayed by a led. See linky.
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04-18-2012, 09:16 PM | #4 | |
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
Tonight I took the complete valve body that was on the used transmission that I bought and installed it in the car. I also put in a new oil filter and swapped the rev sensor too while at it...
Transmission does the exact same thing as before :/ Either the TCM is fried or it's a mecanical problem in the transmission... The only thing I find weird is that the transmission still goes from 2nd to 1rst whitout any reason, as if it had no reference of speed or "power demand"... If it wasn't for that, I'd bet on a mecanical trans. problem... |
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04-19-2012, 04:15 AM | #5 | ||
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
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So you have problems on all gears - that totally changes the chart: - measure the rev sensor, should be one volt or more at 19mph. Rises linearly when speed goes up. Take good known multimeter, attach it securely on the dash. Ground one probe properly. Solder extension wire to a paperclip, push it into the A/T connector plug from rear. Attach the second probe, turn dial to DC voltage. (First find the correct pin.) Go for a ride. Check likewise also the TPS signal... First of all, see that the A/T computer gets full charge power: has to be over 13,5V while engine running.
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Try to get the FSM.... ------------------------------------------------------------ The A/T system has two self-diagnostic systems. The first is the emission-related on board diagnostic system (OBD-II) performed by the TCM (transmission control module) in combination with the ECM. The malfunction is indicated by the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) and is stored as a DTC in the ECM memory but not the TCM memory. The second is the TCM original self-diagnosis indicated by the O/D OFF indicator lamp. The malfunction is stored in the TCM memory. The detected items are overlapped with OBD-II self-diagnostic items. For detail, refer to AT-52. OBD-II Function for A/T System The ECM provides emission-related on board diagnostic (OBD-II) functions for the A/T system. One function is to receive a signal from the TCM used with OBD-related parts of the A/T system. The signal is sent to the ECM when a malfunction occurs in the corresponding OBD-related part. The other function is to indicate a diagnostic result by means of the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) on the instrument panel. Sensors, switches and solenoid valves are used as sensing elements. The MIL automatically illuminates in One or Two Trip Detection Logic when a malfunction is sensed in relation to A/T system parts. ONE TRIP DETECTION LOGIC One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II If a malfunction is sensed during the first test drive, the MIL will illuminate and the malfunction will be stored in the ECM memory as a DTC. The TCM is not provided with such a memory function. TWO TRIP DETECTION LOGIC When a malfunction is sensed during the first test drive, it is stored in the ECM memory as a 1st trip DTC (diagnostic trouble code) or 1st trip freeze frame data. At this point, the MIL will not illuminate. — First Trip If the same malfunction as that experienced during the first test drive is sensed during the second test drive, the MIL will illuminate. — Second Trip A/T-related parts for which the MIL illuminates during the first or second test drive are listed below. MIL One trip detection Two trip detection Shift solenoid valve A — DTC: P0750 (0750) X Shift solenoid valve B — DTC: P0755 (0755) X Throttle position sensor or switch — DTC: P1705 (1705) X Except above X The “trip” in the “One or Two Trip Detection Logic” means a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is performed during vehicle operation. Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH GST) Refer to EC-109, “Generic Scan Tool (GST)”. OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS) Refer to EC-89, “Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)”. TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS) Preparation 1. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position. 2. Connect the handy type vacuum pump to the throttle opener and apply vacuum –25.3 kPa (–190 mmHg, –7.48 inHg). 3. Disconnect the throttle position switch harness connector. 4. Turn ignition switch to “ON” position. 5. Check continuity of the closed throttle position switch. Continuity should exist. (If continuity does not exist, check throttle opener and closed throttle position switch. Then increase vacuum until closed throttle position switch shows continuity.) 6. Go to “DIAGNOSIS START” on next page. 1 CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LAMP 1. Move selector lever to P position. Start engine and warm it up to normal engine operating temperature. 2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. 3. Wait 5 seconds. 4. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.) ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II (Cont’d) 5. Does O/D OFF indicator lamp come on for about 2 seconds? YesorNo Yes © GO TO 2. No © Stop procedure. Perform “1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On”, AT-219 before proceeding. P.219 CHECK POWER SOURCE STEP 2 1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. 2. Check voltage between TCM terminal 28 and ground. P.220 CHECK TCM GROUND CIRCUIT 1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. 2. Disconnect TCM harness connector. 3. Check continuity between TCM terminals 25, 48 and ground. CHECK LAMP CIRCUIT (if no light) 1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. 2. Check resistance between TCM terminals 10 and 13. Resistance: 50 - 100Ω Description The revolution sensor detects the revolution of the idler gear parking pawl lock gear and emits a pulse signal. The pulse signal is sent to the TCM which converts it into vehicle speed. TCM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE No. Wire color Item Condition 29 W Revolution sensor 42 B Throttle position sensor (Ground) When moving at 20 km/h (12 MPH), use the CONSULT-II pulse frequency measuring function.*1 CAUTION: Connect the diagnosis data link cable to the vehicle diagnosis connector. *1: A circuit tester cannot be used to test this item. Judgement standard 450 Hz (Approx.) When vehicle parks. Under 1.3V or over 4.5V TCM INSPECTION TABLE (Data are reference values.) Wire color Item Condition Judgement 1 G/R Line pressure solenoid valve 2 W/B Line pressure sole-noid valve (with dropping resistor) 3 G/B Torque converter clutch solenoid valve 10 R/Y Power source or When turning ignition switch to ON. 11 R/Y Shift solenoid valve A 12 LG/B Shift solenoid valve B 13 G/Y O/D OFF indicator lamp 16 GY/L Closed throttle position switch (in throttle position switch) 17 P Wide open throttle position switch (in throttle position switch) 18 Y ASCD cruise switch 9 R/Y Power source Same as No. 10 20 BR/Y Overrun clutch solenoid valve 22 G/Y Overdrive control switch 24 L ASCD OD cut sig- nal 25 B Ground 26 PU/W PNP switch 1 posi- 27 P/B PNP switch 2 posi-tion 28 Y/R Power source (Memory back-up) 29 W Revolution sensor 30** BR/Y Data link connector 31** P Data link connector 32 R Throttle position sensor (Power source) 33* Y/B LAN 34 Y/PU PNP switch D posi- 35 G/W PNP switch R posi-tion 36 R/G PNP switch P or N position 39 W/G Engine speed sig-nal 40 PU/R Vehicle speed sen-sor 41 W Throttle positionsensor 42 B Throttle position sensor (Ground) 45 R/G Stop lamp switch 47 G A/T fluid tempera- ture sensor 48 B Ground AT-95
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04-19-2012, 07:23 AM | #7 | ||
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
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One other thing, when the car stayed in second gear for the first time, the car had been parked for two weeks. Is it possible that the battery had fallen a little low on voltage, and when the car started up for the first time, the TCM didn't get the proper voltage and it fried, or just "unprogramed" itself ? Thx a lot for the procedure by the way, I'll look into it and post back. I know that the O/D light doesn't show up on startup tought. |
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
Google words, nicoclub.com/fsm for factory service manual
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04-19-2012, 07:27 AM | #9 | |
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
Yep, already had the FSM for the AT. Thx for the link tought, I didn't had the complete list.
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04-19-2012, 06:25 PM | #10 | |
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
Couple things noted during the procedure described in the previous post by Nahkapohjola.
Yes, my O/D light do light up for 2 second when you turn the ignition ON. (What does that mean ??) I did all the test appart from the TPS one, as I didn't had a vacuum pump... The ground terminals are OK. There is voltage at pin 28 (altought it's pretty low, 12.05V. I think by battery is gone...). There is continuity between pin 25, 48 and ground. Now, with the ignition switch OFF (as stated in the procedure), I was not able to get a resistance reading between pin 10 and 13. I tried to turn the ignition ON and then I did get a reading of aprox 100Ω. (NORMAL?? Error in the procedure??) |
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-- self diagnostics passes through. It runs every time ign is turned ON. All the problems that factory nerds could think of some 15 yrs ago, seem to be ok... However, they could figure out only 5% - and thats optimistic. "I did all the test appart from the TPS one, as I didn't had a vacuum pump... -- Also this procedure is in most cases unnecessary. Here truly not needed. "The ground terminals are OK. There is voltage at pin 28 (altought it's pretty low, 12.05V. I think by battery is gone...). There is continuity between pin 25, 48 and ground. -- Ground test is imperative. When engine off, that voltage is ok. If engine is idling=charging, there should be 13,5V minimum or the TCM may behave erratically. What is the voltage att battery while idling? Does revving change that reading? "Now, with the ignition switch OFF (as stated in the procedure), I was not able to get a resistance reading between pin 10 and 13. I tried to turn the ignition ON and then I did get a reading of aprox 100Ω. (NORMAL?? Error in the procedure??) -- its the LAMP resistance. All the FSM procedures are done by imbeciles and are over 95% useless: if you see the lamp, then no need to test if the lamp is ok. Huh!? (Note: I just cut a large chunk off the manual, edited, pasted above) No wonder they charge gold at stealership service; all these japanese confuzing bow down procedures hog 95% of the effective troubleshoot time... You pay 95% for rituals: Cheaper, as effective is to open da hood, give horses (engine) sun tanning therapy. However, if there is a specific known fix to do, it may be feasible to let a stealership do it - just demand all 'used parts' afterwards, and tell that I'll inspect em
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Re: No 3rd or 4th gear - MAXIMA 00
Weird thing I just noticed while doing a simple test... I charged my battery overnight. And this morning I had 13.74V on the battery. I had the same thing on pin #28 on the TCM...
Then I started the car and the voltage fell to 12.5 on the TCM.... and even lower after 30 seconds... fell to 12.1 I think... I'll look at the alternator this morning... but there's clearly something wrong in loosing voltage when the car's running... ?? Might be a short sipping all the juice? Or the alternator is just gone... But, it seamed to charge the battery fine since I put the car back on the road a couple weeks ago. |
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If battery was good yesterday, it doesnt mean its good today. They can be intermittenlty causing problems... However, see the CDomain alternator, groundings linky's click below. If you havent lately serviced connections, my guess is that alt is bad/disconnected and/or floating or supply and/or batt wires are oxidized: short will eventually produce smoke, a (oxidated) disconnect just discomford...
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This morning, I was trying to find the cause of my low voltage... I cleaned both battery post and the terminals... Still voltage is in the high 11V range and now I have the battery sign lit up in the dash...
I'll try to get an output reading on the alternator tomorrow... I also did a lot of tests on the TCM. All voltage or ohm reading seams to be within spec, expect one. The signal from the "Vehicule speed sensor" on pin #40. This is what they say: -Check voltage between TCM terminal 40 and ground while driving at 2 to 3 km/h (1 to 2 MPH) for 1 m (3 ft) or more. Voltage varies between less than 1V and more than 4.5V. I tested mine and it jump all over the place. I get all sorts of readings ranging from 0 to 5V. (2.1V, 3.5V, 3.65V etc...). They say it should either be under 1V, or over 4.5V and mine doesn't do that... Even when the car is stopped, it still show 4.5 or 4.6 volts readings! (??) Now when they say DTC VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR·MTR, what part are they reffering to? The transmission rev sensor, abs sensor, speed sensor in the speedo cluster ??? Again, thx for the help. |
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The rev sensor gives square lo/hi pulses - which are painful to observe on digital multimeter display. You need a oscilloscope; however, my bet is that what you see means the sensor is alive and well enough. Your alt and/or batt has been dying... Causes listed in my CDomain alt section, click below, theres also a writeup for 2k2 maxima alt swap. Pls read. As stated, the alt may be intermittently floating (loosing ground contact) and frying voltage regulator thus ruining battery with 20VAC or over. Repair/swap alt ... extra gnd cable between alt shroud and chassis gnd is one good solution not to repeat the problem. Its not first time I hear low voltage supply making tranny ctrl go haywire. This is why (look my first post) every-any-whatever troubleshooting starts from charge voltage check - ridiculously missing in the confuzean flowcharts...
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