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1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder Service & Repair Manual
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CONTENTS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - INDEX ....................................4
Alphabetical & P No. Index for DTC ...........................4
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................6
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ″AIR BAG″ and ″SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER″ ......................................................6
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
System of A/T and Engine...........................................6
Precautions ..................................................................6
Service Notice or Precautions .....................................8
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .....................9
PREPARATION .............................................................10
Special Service Tools ................................................10
OVERALL SYSTEM ......................................................12
A/T Electrical Parts Location .....................................12
Circuit Diagram ..........................................................13
Cross-sectional View .................................................14
Hydraulic Control Circuit ............................................15
Shift Mechanism ........................................................16
Control System ..........................................................25
Control Mechanism....................................................26
Control Valve .............................................................31
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION ...............................................................33
Introduction ................................................................33
OBD-II Function for A/T System................................33
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II ..............33
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ....................33
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ..............................37
CONSULT-II ...............................................................37
Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II ..............48
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION..................55
Introduction ................................................................55
Work Flow ..................................................................59
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - BASIC INSPECTION ...........61
A/T Fluid Check .........................................................61
Stall Test ....................................................................61
Line Pressure Test .....................................................64
Road Test ...................................................................65
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - GENERAL
DESCRIPTION ...............................................................83
Symptom Chart ..........................................................83
TCM Terminals and Reference Value........................95
CAN COMMUNICATION ...............................................98
System Description ....................................................98
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY..........99
Wiring Diagram - AT - MAIN......................................99
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................100
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ...102
Description ...............................................................102
Wiring Diagram - AT - PNP/SW...............................104
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................105
Component Inspection .............................................106
DTC P0710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CIRCUIT .......................................................................108
Description ...............................................................108
Wiring Diagram - AT - FTS ...................................... 110
Diagnostic Procedure .............................................. 111
Component Inspection ............................................. 113
DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.A/T
(REVOLUTION SENSOR) ........................................... 114
Description ............................................................... 114
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSA/T ................................ 116
Diagnostic Procedure .............................................. 117
Component Inspection ............................................. 118
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL ....................... 119
Description ............................................................... 119
Wiring Diagram - AT - ENGSS ................................120
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................121
DTC P0731 IMPROPER SHIFTING TO 1ST GEAR
POSITION ....................................................................123
Description ...............................................................123
Wiring Diagram - AT - 1ST ......................................126
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................127
Component Inspection .............................................128
DTC P0732 IMPROPER SHIFTING TO 2ND GEAR
POSITION ....................................................................129
Description ...............................................................129
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Wiring Diagram - AT - 2ND......................................132
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................133
Component Inspection .............................................134
DTC P0733 IMPROPER SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR
POSITION ....................................................................135
Description ...............................................................135
Wiring Diagram - AT - 3RD......................................138
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................139
Component Inspection .............................................140
DTC P0734 IMPROPER SHIFTING TO 4TH GEAR
POSITION ....................................................................141
Description ...............................................................141
Wiring Diagram - AT - 4TH ......................................145
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................146
Component Inspection .............................................150
DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE......................................................151
Description ...............................................................151
Wiring Diagram - AT - TCV......................................153
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................154
Component Inspection .............................................155
DTC P0744 IMPROPER LOCK-UP OPERATION ......156
Description ...............................................................156
Wiring Diagram - AT - TCCSIG ...............................159
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................160
Component Inspection .............................................164
DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE ...165
Description ...............................................................165
Wiring Diagram - AT - LPSV....................................167
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................168
Component Inspection .............................................170
DTC P0750 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A ..................171
Description ...............................................................171
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/A ..................................172
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................173
Component Inspection .............................................174
DTC P0755 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B ..................175
Description ...............................................................175
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/B ..................................176
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................177
Component Inspection .............................................178
DTC P1705 ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION
SENSOR (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) .............179
Description ...............................................................179
On Board Diagnosis Logic.......................................180
Possible Cause ........................................................180
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Confirmation
Procedure ................................................................181
Wiring Diagram - AT - TPS ......................................182
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................183
DTC P1760 OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID
VALVE..........................................................................185
Description ...............................................................185
Wiring Diagram - AT - OVRCSV..............................187
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................188
Component Inspection .............................................189
DTC BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEMP
SENSOR CIRCUIT AND TCM POWER SOURCE) ....190
Description ...............................................................190
Wiring Diagram - AT - BA/FTS ................................192
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................193
Component Inspection .............................................196
DTC VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.MTR .......................197
Description ...............................................................197
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSMTR..............................199
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................200
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ...............202
Description ...............................................................202
On Board Diagnosis Logic.......................................202
Possible Cause ........................................................202
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Confirmation
Procedure ................................................................203
Wiring Diagram - AT - CAN .....................................204
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................205
DTC TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR ....................206
Description ...............................................................206
Wiring Diagram - AT - TRSA/T ................................208
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................209
Component Inspection .............................................210
DTC CONTROL UNIT (RAM), CONTROL UNIT
(ROM) ........................................................................... 211
Description ............................................................... 211
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................212
DTC CONTROL UNIT (EEP ROM) .............................213
Description ...............................................................213
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................214
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS ...............215
Wiring Diagram - AT - NONDTC .............................215
O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On ........218
Engine Cannot Be Started In ″P″ and ″N″
Position ....................................................................220
In ″P″ Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or
Backward When Pushed .........................................221
In ″N″ Position, Vehicle Moves................................222
Large Shock. ″N″ -> ″R″ Position............................224
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In ″R″
Position ....................................................................226
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In ″D″, ″2″ Or
″1″ Position ..............................................................229
Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1
.......................232
A/T Does Not Shift: D
1
-> D
2
Or Does Not
Kickdown: D
4
-> D
2
..................................................235
A/T Does Not Shift: D
2
-> D
3
...................................238
A/T Does Not Shift: D
3
-> D
4
...................................241
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A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up ...............................244
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition ....................246
Lock-up Is Not Released .........................................248
Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light
Braking D
4
-> D
3
).....................................................249
Vehicle Does Not Start From D
1
.............................251
A/T Does Not Shift: D
4
-> D
3
, When Overdrive
Control Switch ″ON″ -> ″OFF″ ................................252
A/T Does Not Shift: D
3
-> 2
2
, When Selector
Lever ″D″ -> ″2″ Position.........................................253
A/T Does Not Shift: 2
2
-> 1
1
, When Selector
Lever ″2″ -> ″1″ Position .........................................254
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake ......255
TCM Self-diagnosis Does Not Activate (PNP,
Overdrive Control and Accelerator Pedal Position
Sensor Circuit Checks) ............................................255
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM.........................................262
Description ...............................................................262
Wiring Diagram - SHIFT - ........................................263
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................264
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ..........................................267
Components.............................................................267
Removal ...................................................................267
Installation ................................................................268
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..............................................269
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators .............269
Revolution Sensor Replacement .............................270
Turbine Revolution Sensor Replacement ................270
Rear Oil Seal Replacement .....................................270
Rear Oil Seal and Companion Flange Oil Seal
Replacement ............................................................271
Parking Components Inspection..............................271
Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment ................272
Manual Control Linkage Adjustment........................272
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............................273
Removal ...................................................................273
Installation ................................................................274
OVERHAUL .................................................................278
Components.............................................................278
Oil Channel ..............................................................281
Locations of Needle Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings .......................................................282
DISASSEMBLY............................................................283
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS .........................294
Oil Pump ..................................................................294
Control Valve Assembly ...........................................298
Control Valve Upper Body .......................................304
Control Valve Lower Body .......................................309
Reverse Clutch ........................................................ 311
High Clutch ..............................................................314
Forward and Overrun Clutches ...............................317
Low & Reverse Brake..............................................321
Forward Clutch Drum Assembly ..............................325
Rear Internal Gear and Forward Clutch Hub ..........327
Band Servo Piston Assembly ..................................330
Parking Pawl Components ......................................334
ASSEMBLY..................................................................336
Assembly (1) ............................................................336
Adjustment ...............................................................344
Assembly (2) ............................................................346
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) .......353
General Specifications .............................................353
Shift Schedule..........................................................353
Stall Revolution ........................................................353
Line Pressure...........................................................353
Return Springs .........................................................354
Accumulator O-ring ..................................................355
Clutches and Brakes ...............................................355
Oil Pump and Low One-way Clutch ........................357
Total End Play..........................................................357
Reverse Clutch Drum End Play ..............................358
Removal and Installation .........................................358
Shift Solenoid Valves ...............................................358
Solenoid Valves .......................................................358
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor.................................358
Turbine Revolution Sensor ......................................358
Revolution Sensor ...................................................359
Dropping Resistor ....................................................359
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CONTENTS (Cont’d)
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Alphabetical & P No. Index for DTC
NAAT0179
ALPHABETICAL INDEX FOR DTC
NAAT0179S01
Items
(CONSULT-II screen terms)
DTC
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CONSULT-II
GST*1
A/T 1ST GR FNCTN P0731 AT-123
A/T 2ND GR FNCTN P0732 AT-129
A/T 3RD GR FNCTN P0733 AT-135
A/T 4TH GR FNCTN P0734 AT-141
A/T TCC S/V FNCTN P0744 AT-156
ATF TEMP SEN/CIRC P0710 AT-108
ENGINE SPEED SIG P0725 AT-119
L/PRESS SOL/CIRC P0745 AT-165
O/R CLTCH SOL/CIRC P1760 AT-185
PNP SW/CIRC P0705 AT-102
SFT SOL A/CIRC*2 P0750 AT-171
SFT SOL B/CIRC*2 P0755 AT-175
TCC SOLENOID/CIRC P0740 AT-151
TP SEN/CIRC A/T*2 P1705 AT-179
VEH SPD SEN/CIR AT*3 P0720 AT-114
*1: These numbers are prescribed by SAE J2012.
*2: When the fail-safe operation occurs, the MIL illuminates.
*3: The MIL illuminates when both the “Revolution sensor signal” and the “Vehicle speed sensor signal” meet the fail-safe condition at
the same time.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INDEX
Alphabetical & P No. Index for DTC
AT-4

P NO. INDEX FOR DTC
=NAAT0179S02
DTC
Items
(CONSULT-II screen terms)
Reference page
CONSULT-II
GST*1
P0705 PNP SW/CIRC AT-102
P0710 ATF TEMP SEN/CIRC AT-108
P0720 VEH SPD SEN/CIR AT*3 AT-114
P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIG AT-119
P0731 A/T 1ST GR FNCTN AT-123
P0732 A/T 2ND GR FNCTN AT-129
P0733 A/T 3RD GR FNCTN AT-135
P0734 A/T 4TH GR FNCTN AT-141
P0740 TCC SOLENOID/CIRC AT-151
P0744 A/T TCC S/V FNCTN AT-156
P0745 L/PRESS SOL/CIRC AT-165
P0750 SFT SOL A/CIRC*2 AT-171
P0755 SFT SOL B/CIRC*2 AT-175
P1705 TP SEN/CIRC A/T*2 AT-179
P1760 O/R CLTCH SOL/CIRC AT-185
*1: These numbers are prescribed by SAE J2012.
*2: When the fail-safe operation occurs, the MIL illuminates.
*3: The MIL illuminates when both the “Revolution sensor signal” and the “Vehicle speed sensor signal” meet the fail-safe condition at
the same time.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INDEX
Alphabetical & P No. Index for DTC (Cont’d)
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1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder Service & Repair Manual
Covers: 1996-2004, R50 Series
This comprehensive service and repair manual for the Nissan Pathfinder provides detailed pictures, essential information, and step-by-step procedures needed for effective service, repair, and maintenance. It is designed to cover a wide range of tasks—from minor repairs, such as changing a light bulb, to major ones such as a complete engine rebuild.
Topics Included:
- General Information
- Engine
- Transmission (Auto / Manual)
- Front / Rear Axles
- Front / Rear Suspension
- Road Wheels & Tyres
- Braking System
- Steering System
- Restraints
- Exterior / Interior Body
- Air Conditioning System