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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Diagnosis System (tcm)

Diagnosis Description

1 Trip Detection Diagnosis and 2 Trip Detection Diagnosis

1 Trip Detection Diagnosis and 2 Trip Detection Diagnosis Note:

“Start the engine and turn OFF the ignition switch after warm-up.” This is defined as 1 trip.

1 TRIP DETECTION DIAGNOSIS

When initial malfunction is detected, TCM memorizes DTC. In these diagnoses, some illuminate MIL and some do not. Refer to DTC Index.

2 TRIP DETECTION DIAGNOSIS

When initial malfunction is detected, TCM memorizes DTC of the 1st trip. MIL does not light at this stage. <1 trip>

If the same malfunction is detected again in next driving, TCM memorizes DTC. When DTC is memorized, MIL lights. <2 trip>

“Trip” of the “2 trip detection diagnosis” indicates the driving mode that executes self-diagnosis during driving.

×: Check possible —: Check not possible

Item

DTC at the 1st trip

DTC

MIL

Display at the 1st trip

Display at the 2nd trip

Display at the 1st trip

Display at the 2nd trip

Illumination at the 1st trip

Illumination at the 2nd trip

1 trip detection diagnosis

(Refer to DTC Index)

×

×

2 trip detection diagnosis

(Refer to DTC Index)

×

×

×

Dtc and Dtc of 1st Trip

DTC and DTC of 1st Trip

2 TRIP DETECTION DIAGNOSIS THAT ILLUMINATES MIL

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (mil)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Code

Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Code

Permanent DTC is defined in SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5 Service $0A.

TCM stores a DTC issuing a command of turning on MIL as a permanent DTC and keeps storing the DTC as a permanent DTC until TCM judges that there is no presence of malfunction.

Permanent DTCs cannot be erased by using the erase function of CONSULT or Generic Scan Tool (GST) and by disconnecting the battery to shut off power to TCM. This prevents a Nissan Sentra vehicle from passing the in-use inspection without repairing a malfunctioning part.

When not passing the in-use inspection due to more than one permanent DTC, permanent DTCs should be erased, referring to this manual.

Note:

Counter System

Counter System

RELATION BETWEEN DTC AT 1ST TRIP/DTC/MIL AND DRIVING CONDITIONS (FOR 2 TRIP DETECTION DIAGNOSIS THAT ILLUMINATES MIL)

COUNTER SYSTEM LIST

Item

Driving condition

Trip

MIL (OFF)

B

3

DTC (clear)

A

40

DTC at 1st trip (clear)

B

1

DRIVING CONDITION

Driving condition A

Driving condition A is the driving condition that provides warm-up.

In specific, count-up is performed when all of the following conditions are satisfied.

Note:

Driving condition B

Driving condition B is different by each DTC.

Driving condition of count up for each DTC is as follows;

  1. Diagnosis condition* and diagnosis delay time* for each DTC are satisfied.

  2. While the above "1" condition is satisfied, threshold* for each DTC is not satisfied.

*: For details of these, refer to DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >> DTC (Pxxxx or Uxxxx) >> DTC Description >> DTC DETECTION LOGIC.

Note:

TIME CHART

Consult Function

CONSULT Function

CAUTION:

After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go to “sleep mode”, potentially causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.

APPLICABLE ITEM

Diagnosis mode

CGW Status

Description

Restricted Mode

Diag Test Mode

Open Mode

Self Diagnostic Result

Display

Display

Display

Display non-network DTC which TCM memorizes

CGW Information*1

Display*1

Display*1

Display*1

  • Display the current CGW mode*1

  • Enables CGW to switch mode*1

Data Monitor

Display

Display

Display

Displays TCM input/output data in real time

Work Support*1

Non-display*1

Non-display*1

Display*1

This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately

ECU Identification

Display

Display

Display

Displays TCM part number

CALIB DATA

Display

Display

Display

The calibration data status of TCM can be checked

Network-DTC*2

Display

Display

Display

Display network DTC which TCM memorizes when performing "Diagnosis (All System)"

CAN Diag Support Monitor*2

Display

Display

Display

Note:

The mode is indicated, but not monitored

MAC Diagnosis

Display

Display

Display

Display MAC diagnosis result divided into the following two inspection priorities.

  • Inspection Priority 1: Root cause

  • Inspection Priority 2

*1: In some Nissan Sentra vehicles, it is not malfunctioning in case of no display of "CGW Information". In this case, it is not necessary to switch the CGW status. In Nissan Sentra vehicles where "CGW information" is not displayed, "Work Support" is always displayed.

*2: Displays when performing "Diagnosis (All System)".

CGW INFORMATION

Display the diagnosis mode which a user can perform in Diag Test mode/Open Mode by switching the CGW status from Restricted mode to Diag Test Mode/Open Mode.

For the method of switching CAN Gateway status, Refer to CONSULT Function.

Note:

In some Nissan Sentra vehicles, it is not malfunctioning in case of no display of "CGW Information". In this case, it is not necessary to switch the CGW status.

SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS

Refer to DTC Index.

DTC at 1st trip and method to read DTC

DTC deletion method

Note:

If the ignition switch is left ON after repair, turn OFF the ignition switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then, turn the ignition ON again. (Engine stop)

  1. Touch “TRANSMISSION” of CONSULT.

  2. Touch “Self Diagnostic Result”.

  3. Touch “Erase”. (DTC memorized in TCM is erased.)

IGN counter

The ignition counter is displayed in “FFD” and the number of times of satisfied “Driving condition A” is displayed after normal recovery of DTC. Refer to Counter System.

Freeze Frame Data (FFD)

The following Nissan Sentra vehicle status is recorded when DTC is detected and is displayed on CONSULT.

Monitored item

Displayed contents

ODO/TRIP METER

Displays the mileage at the time the malfunction is detected.

DTC count (Count)

Displays the number of times DTC is detected.

DATA MONITOR

Note:

The following table includes information (items) inapplicable to this Nissan Sentra vehicle. For information (items) applicable to this vehicle, refer to CONSULT display items.

Monitored item

(Unit)

Remarks

MANU MODE SIGNAL

 
  • Displays the transaxle status of the manual mode signal transmitted through CAN communication.

  • This monitor item do not use.

Ds mode signal

 
  • Displays the drive sport mode signal transmitted through CAN communication.

  • This monitor item do not use.

M GEAR POS

 
  • Display the target gear of manual mode.

  • This monitor item do not use.

2WD/4WD identification

Displays the axle type of the Nissan Sentra vehicle.

Range switch 1 status

Displays the status of transmission range switch 1 circuit.

Normal: Circuit normal

Open: Circuit open

Low: Intermediate potential (Low)

High: Intermediate potential (High)

Range switch 2 status

Displays the status of transmission range switch 2 circuit.

Normal: Circuit normal

Open: Circuit open

Low: Intermediate potential (Low)

High: Intermediate potential (High)

Range switch 3 status

Displays the status of transmission range switch 3 circuit.

Normal: Circuit normal

Open: Circuit open

Low: Intermediate potential (Low)

High: Intermediate potential (High)

Range switch 4 status

Displays the status of transmission range switch 4 circuit.

Normal: Circuit normal

Open: Circuit open

Low: Intermediate potential (Low)

High: Intermediate potential (High)

PRI SPEED SEN

Displays the status of the primary speed sensor circuit.

Normal: Circuit normal

Open: Circuit open

Low: Intermediate potential (Low)

High: Intermediate potential (High)

SEC REV SENSOR

Displays the status of the secondary speed sensor circuit.

Normal: Circuit normal

Open: Circuit open

Low: Intermediate potential (Low)

High: Intermediate potential (High)

INPUT SPEED SENSOR

Displays the status of the input speed sensor circuit.

Normal: Circuit normal

Open: Circuit open

Low: Intermediate potential (Low)

High: Intermediate potential (High)

T/M warning indicator DTC

Displays the first DTC when CVT system warning is displayed.

Electric oil pump target speed

 

Displays the electric oil pump target speed.

Electric oil pump speed

 

Displays the electric oil pump actual speed.

IDLE SW

Displays the reception status of the closed throttle position signal received through CAN communication.

STRDWNSW

 
  • Displays the operation status of the paddle shifter (down switch).

  • This monitor item do not use.

STRUPSW

 
  • Displays the operation status of the paddle shifter (up switch).

  • This monitor item do not use.

CVT LAMP

  • Displays the transaxle status of the CVT warning lamp signal transmitted through CAN communication.

  • This monitor item do not use.

VDC ON

Displays the reception status of the VDC operation signal received through CAN communication.

TCS ON

Displays the reception status of the TCS operation signal received through CAN communication.

ABS FAIL SIGNAL

Displays the reception status of the ABS malfunction signal received through CAN communication.

ABS ON

Displays the reception status of the ABS operation signal received through CAN communication.

G SEN CALIBRATION

Displays the status of “G SENSOR CALIBRATION” in “Work Support”.

N IDLE STATUS

  • Displays idle neutral status.

  • This monitor item do not use.

Back-up lamp relay monitor

 

Display back-up lamp relay status.

Back-up lamp relay instructions

 

Display instruction status from TCM to back-up lamp relay.

RANGE SW 1

Displays the ON/OFF of transmission range switch 1.

RANGE SW 2

Displays the ON/OFF of transmission range switch 2.

RANGE SW 3

Displays the ON/OFF of transmission range switch 3.

RANGE SW 4

Displays the ON/OFF of transmission range switch 4.

Electric oil pump temp sensor

 

Displays the temperature sensor status of electric oil pump.

Electric oil pump over current

 

Displays the over current status of electric oil pump.

Electric oil pump angle sensor

 

Displays the angle sensor status of electric oil pump.

Electric oil pump low voltage

 

Displays the low voltage status of electric oil pump.

Electric oil pump over temp

 

Displays the over temperature status of electric oil pump.

Electric oil pump signal

 

Displays the communication signal status of electric oil pump.

Electric oil pump over voltage

 

Displays the over voltage status of electric oil pump.

ENGBRKLVL

Displays the setting of “ENGINE BRAKE ADJ” in “Work Support”.

CVTF DETERIORATION DATE

This monitor item do not use.

GAIN LU

This monitor item do not use.

OFFSET LU

This monitor item do not use.

MAP NO LU

This monitor item do not use.

OFFSET2 LU

This monitor item do not use.

GAIN PL

This monitor item do not use.

OFFSET PL

This monitor item do not use.

MAP NO PL

This monitor item do not use.

OFFSET2 PL

This monitor item do not use.

GAIN PRI

This monitor item do not use.

OFFSET PRI

This monitor item do not use.

MAP NO PRI

This monitor item do not use.

OFFSET2 PRI

This monitor item do not use.

Secondary calibration gain

This monitor item do not use.

Secondary calibration offset

This monitor item do not use.

Secondary calibration map No.

This monitor item do not use.

Secondary calibration offset 2

This monitor item do not use.

GAIN L/B

This monitor item do not use.

OFFSET L/B

This monitor item do not use.

MAP NO L/B

This monitor item do not use.

OFFSET2 L/B

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET LB C

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET LB D

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET LB E

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET LB F

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET SLCT E

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET SLCT F

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET SLCT G

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET H/R A

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET H/R B

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET H/R C

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET H/R D

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET H/R E

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET H/R F

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET LB A

This monitor item do not use.

INIT OFFSET LB B

This monitor item do not use.

Lock-up extraolated value 1.1

 

This monitor item do not use.

Lock-up extraolated value 1.2

 

This monitor item do not use.

Lock-up extraolated version

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve Identification ID

 

This monitor item do not use.

Calibration version

 

This monitor item do not use.

ID 1

 

This monitor item do not use.

ID 2

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve part number 1

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve part number 2

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve part number 3

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve part number 4

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve part number 5

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve part number 6

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve part number 7

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve part number 8

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve production year

 

This monitor item do not use.

C/V production line code

 

This monitor item do not use.

C/V production month

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve serialnumber 1

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve serialnumber 2

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve serialnumber 3

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve serialnumber 4

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve serialnumber 5

 

This monitor item do not use.

Control valve serialnumber 6

 

This monitor item do not use.

C/V model information

 

This monitor item do not use.

SLCT INITIALIZE LEARN

This monitor item do not use.

LU INITIALIZE LEARN

This monitor item do not use.

SLCT INITIALIZE TEMP

This monitor item do not use.

LU INITIALIZE TEMP

This monitor item do not use.

SLCT INITIALIZE ND PRS

This monitor item do not use.

SLCT INITIALIZE ND TIME

This monitor item do not use.

SLCT INITIALIZE NR PRS

This monitor item do not use.

SLCT INITIALIZE NR TIME

This monitor item do not use.

LU INITIALIZE LEARN 1

This monitor item do not use.

LU INITIALIZE LEARN 2

This monitor item do not use.

Clearance No.

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit manufacturing date 1

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit manufacturing date 2

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit manufacturing date 3

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit manufacturing date 4

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit manufacturing date 5

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit manufacturing date 6

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit part number 1

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit part number 2

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit part number 3

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit part number 4

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit part number 5

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit part number 6

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit part number 7

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit part number 8

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit production year

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit production line code

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit production month

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit serial number 1

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit serial number 2

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit serial number 3

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit serial number 4

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit serial number 5

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit serial number 6

 

This monitor item do not use.

Unit model Information

 

This monitor item do not use.

VSP SENSOR

(km/h or mph)

Displays the Nissan Sentra vehicle speed calculated from the CVT output shaft speed.

SLIP REV

(rpm)

Displays the speed difference between the input shaft speed of CVT and the engine speed.

Line pressure

(MPa)

Displays the line pressure calculated from the signal voltage of the line pressure sensor.

Line pressure sensor

(V)

Displays the signal voltage of the line pressure sensor.

TRQ RTO

Display the torque ratio of torque converter.

G sensor (TCM)

(V)

  • Displays the voltage signal of G sensor for TCM.

  • This monitor item do not use.

BRAKESW

Displays the reception status of the stop lamp switch signal received through CAN communication.

SHIFT IND SIGNAL

Displays the shift position signal transmitted via CAN communication.

RANGE

Displays the gear position recognized by TCM.

ESTM VSP SIG

(km/h or mph)

Displays the Nissan Sentra vehicle speed signal (ABS) received through CAN communication.

VIGN SEN

(V)

Displays the battery voltage applied to TCM.

PVIGN VOLT

(V)

Displays the backup voltage of TCM.

Nissan Sentra Vehicle SPEED

(km/h or mph)

Displays the Nissan Sentra vehicle speed recognized by TCM.

INPUT REV

(rpm)

Displays the input shaft speed of CVT recognized by TCM.

PRI SPEED

(rpm)

Displays the primary pulley speed recognized by TCM.

SEC SPEED

(rpm)

Displays the secondary pulley speed recognized by TCM.

ENG SPEED

(rpm)

Displays the engine speed recognized by TCM.

PULLEY GEAR RATIO

Displays the pulley gear ratio calculated from primary pulley speed/secondary pulley speed.

G SPEED

(G)

Displays the acceleration and deceleration speed of the Nissan Sentra vehicle calculated from vehicle speed change.

ACCEL POSI SEN 1

(deg)

Displays the estimated throttle position received through CAN communication.

VENG TRQ

(Nm)

Display the engine torque recognized by TCM.

PRI TRQ

(Nm)

Display the input shaft torque of CVT.

SEC PRESSURE

(MPa)

Displays the secondary pressure calculated from the signal voltage of the secondary pressure sensor.

PRI PRESSURE

(MPa)

Displays the primary pressure calculated from the signal voltage of the primary pressure sensor.

FLUID TEMP

(°C or °F)

Displays the CVT fluid temperature calculated from the signal voltage of the CVT fluid temperature sensor.

DSR REV

(rpm)

Displays the target primary pulley speed calculated from processing of gear shift control.

TRGT GEAR RATIO

Displays the target gear ratio of the pulley from processing of gear shift control.

LU PRS

(MPa)

Displays the target oil pressure of the torque converter clutch solenoid calculated from oil pressure processing of gear shift control.

LINE PRS

(MPa)

Displays the target oil pressure of the line pressure solenoid valve calculated from oil pressure processing of gear shift control.

TRGT PRI PRESSURE

(MPa)

Displays the target oil pressure of the primary pressure solenoid valve calculated from oil pressure processing of gear shift control.

Target select pressure

(MPa)

Displays the target oil pressure of the select solenoid valve calculated from oil pressure processing of gear shift control.

TARGET SEC PRESSUR

(MPa)

Displays the target oil pressure of the secondary pressure solenoid valve calculated from oil pressure processing of gear shift control.

ISOLT1

(mA)

Displays the command current from TCM to the torque converter clutch solenoid.

ISOLT2

(mA)

Displays the command current from TCM to the line pressure solenoid valve.

PRI SOLENOID

(mA)

Displays the command current from TCM to the primary pressure solenoid valve.

SEC SOLENOID CURRENT

(mA)

Displays the command current from TCM to the secondary pressure solenoid valve.

SELECT SOLENOID CURRENT

(mA)

Displays the command current from TCM to the select solenoid valve.

SOLMON1

(mA)

Monitors the command current from TCM to the torque converter clutch solenoid and displays the monitored value.

SOLMON2

(mA)

Monitors the command current from TCM to the line pressure solenoid valve and displays the monitored value.

PRI SOL MON

(mA)

Monitors the command current from TCM to the primary pressure solenoid valve and displays the monitored value.

SEC SOL MON CURRENT

(mA)

Monitors the command current from TCM to the secondary pressure solenoid valve and displays the monitored value.

SELECT SOL MON CURRENT

(mA)

Monitors the command current from TCM to the select solenoid valve and displays the monitored value.

G SEN SLOPE

(%)

Displays the gradient angle calculated from the G sensor signal voltage.

CVT-B

  • Displays CVT fluid temperature count.

  • This monitor item do not use.

CVT-A

  • Displays CVT fluid temperature count.

  • This monitor item do not use.

Slip revolution absolute value

(rpm)

This monitor item do not use.

Target transmission speed

(sec)

This monitor item do not use.

Input speed sensor

(rpm)

Displays the input speed calculated from the pulse signal of the input speed sensor.

PRI SPEED SEN

(rpm)

Displays the primary pulley speed calculated from the pulse signal of the primary speed sensor.

SEC REV SENSOR

(rpm)

Displays the secondary pulley speed calculated from the pulse signal of the secondary speed sensor.

ENG SPEED SIG

(rpm)

Displays the engine speed received through CAN communication.

SEC PRESSURE SEN

(V)

Displays the signal voltage of the secondary pressure sensor.

PRI PRESSURE SEN

(V)

Displays the signal voltage of the primary pressure sensor.

ATF TEMP SEN

(V)

Displays the signal voltage of the CVT fluid temperature sensor.

G SENSOR

(G)

Displays the signal voltage of the G sensor.

WORK SUPPORT

Item name

Description

ENGINE BRAKE ADJ. Although there is no malfunction on the transaxle and the CVT system, if a customer make a complaint like “I do not feel comfortable with automatic operation of the engine brake on downhill”, the engine brake may be cancelled with “engine brake adjustment”.
CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN Checks the degradation level of the CVT fluid under severe conditions.
READ IP CHARA - REPLACEMENT TCM Reads IP characteristics when TCM is replaced.
WRITE IP CHARA - REPLACEMENT TCM Writes IP characteristics when TCM is replaced.
WRITE IP CHARA - REPLACEMENT AT/CVT Writes IP characteristics when transaxle assembly/control valve is replaced.
WRITE IP CHARA - INPUT SERIAL NUMBER Writes IP characteristics that matches the serial number of transaxle assembly or control valve.
ERASE LEARNING VALUE
  • Erases learning value memorized by TCM.

  • This monitor item do not use.

FORWARD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING Allows learning of the forward clutch engagement point.
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH POINT LERNING Allows learning of the torque converter clutch meet point.
G SENSOR CALIBRATION Compensates the G sensor.

Engine brake adjustment

ENGINE BRAKE LEVEL

ON

: Turn ON the engine brake control.

OFF

: Turn OFF the engine brake control.

Check the degradation level of the CVT fluid.

CVTF degradation level data

210,000 or more

: Replacement of the CVT fluid is required.

Less than 210,000

: Replacement of the CVT fluid is not required.

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