Nissan RE0F09A

Preliminary Information

P
art 1, in the April issue, provided an overview of
this unit’s operation and looked at some of the
electronic components and controls. This month,
we examine the belt and pulleys, pump, clutches, so-
lenoids, ratio-control motor, sensors and case connec-
tor. We also provide an overall wiring schematic and
a list of diagnostic service codes.
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Figure 1
Primary and
Secondary
Pulley Set

Ratio-control-motor
Primary pulley
follower
Secondary pulley

Sheave
(pulley face)

Steel push belt

Hole nose
Ear Neck Secondary-pulley
pressure tap
12-layer
Saddle face steel loops

“V” face

Rolling or Many thanks to Jeff Brownlee from

rocking edge Robert Bosch Corp. for all the insightful
belt information he has shared with ATSG.

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 Figure 1 identifies the locations of the primary and width, and each element is 1.8 millimeters thick.
secondary pulleys, the steel push belt by Van Doorne Center distance is 240 millimeters with an input
Transmissie now carried by Bosch and the ratio-con- torque rating of 350 Nm or 258 lb.-ft. from a 3.5-liter
trol-motor follower. The steel belt is 30 millimeters in V-6 engine. continues page 24

Figure 2
Correct pump-gear installation Incorrect pump-gear installation

Pump body
(converter side)

Pump volume-control valve

Pump body (transmission side)

Forward
clutch
Pump
TCC inlet
release
TCC Primary
apply Pump (drive) pulley
outlet

Pump cover
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 These belts do NOT stretch. What occurs is wear on
the rocking or rolling edge of the element, making the
elements looser between themselves. Additionally,
the bands that hold them together eventually may
begin to have stress cracks from constantly being in a
varying wrap angle. Should the belt begin to slip from
a loss of holding pressure, the elements will damage
the pulley face (sheave), and bits and pieces of the ele-
ment will be transferred to the sheave face.
Figure 3
Forward- and Reverse-Clutch Stack-Up
Forward clutch with the small
diameter of the double cushion
plates facing each other.
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A gerotor-style pump is used in the RE0F09A (see
Figure 2). This pump also uses a volume-control
valve. Be careful when assembling the pump. It is
very easy to place the pump gears in the body incor-
rectly. The upper-left illustration in Figure 2 is correct;
the upper right illustrates incorrect assembly. Be sure
that the converter ear pockets of the drive gear are
facing you when you place the gears into the body.
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Reverse clutch with the small
diameter of the single cushion
plate facing toward the piston.
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Figure 4

LUSS TCCS
Primary
pulley
Planetary
lube
FWD Secondary
pulley

REV

Cooler

PCSB PCSA x
Diff.
Diff.
Lube
lube
TCC TCC
release

x x

x x x

x x x

x
x

x
x

x
x

x x

x x

DNRP x

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 Figure 3 provides the proper reverse- and forward-
clutch cushion-plate assembly. The forward clutch has
two dished plates with the smaller inner IDs facing
each other; the reverse clutch has one dished plate,
which sits at the bottom like a bowl.
Figure 4 provides a hydraulic schematic.
Figures 5 and 6 explain the operation of the sole-
noids.
Figure 7 provides information concerning the ratio-
control motor (RCM) and transducers.
Figure 8 gives data on the park/neutral-position
sensor and transmission-fluid-temperature sensor.
Figure 9 provides an overall wiring schematic and
identification of the transmission-case-connector pins.
Figure 10 lists diagnostic service codes related to
the TCM. continues page 30

Figure 5
Pressure-control solenoid A – PCSA (line-pressure-control solenoid)
PCSA regulates pump discharge pressure in relationship to engine load.

0% duty cycle 100% duty cycle

• 3-9 ohms

• Sets code P0745

for electrical fault

• Sets code P0746

for performance fault

• Sets code P1745

for unexpected
pressure spikes

• Positive-duty-cycle
Exhaust solenoid
Solenoid Solenoid
feed • Transmission-case feed
connector pin 2
Closed
• TCM pin 1
To pressure-regulator valve

Pressure-control solenoid B - PCSB (secondary-pulley pressure-control solenoid)

PCSB regulates secondary- (driven-) pulley pressure in relationship to engine load.

0% duty cycle 100% duty cycle

• 3-9 ohms

• Sets code P0778

for electrical fault

• Sets code P0776

for performance fault

• Positive-duty-cycle
solenoid

• Transmission-case
connector pin 3
Exhaust
Solenoid • TCM pin 2 Solenoid
feed feed
Closed

To pressure-regulator valve
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 Fluid information from Nissan bulletin NTB02-114
dated Nov. 14, 2002.
If the CVT/Xtronic transmission in the Murano
(Z50) requires service, a new type of CVT transmis-
sion fluid MUST be used. The new fluid is CVT Fluid
NS-2, as the internal parts used in this transmission
REQUIRE the use of this fluid. Only Nissan CVT
Fluid NS-2 is especially formulated to meet the exact-
ing requirements of this new RE0F09A transmission.
Use of any other transmission fluid, even Nissan’s
Matic D or J, will cause deterioration in drivability
and transmission durability.
Service Information:
CVT fluid NS-2 . . . . . .999MP-NS200

Figure 6
Torque-converter-clutch solenoid – TCCS
The TCM commands the TCCS to apply the converter clutch
when all requirements from the VSS, TPS and TFT are met.

0% duty cycle 100% duty cycle

• 3-9 ohms

• Sets code P0740

for electrical fault

• Sets code P0744

for performance fault

• Positive-duty-cycle
Exhaust solenoid Exhaust
(blocked)
Solenoid • Transmission-case- Solenoid
feed (blocked) connector pin 12 feed

• TCM pin 3

To torque-converter control feed To switching valve

(open to exhaust)

Lockup-select solenoid – LUSS

The lockup-select solenoid controls forward, reverse and torque-converter-clutch
engagement by directing the position of a switching valve in the valve body.

• Factory manual says

Off On
3-9 ohms

• ATSG observation:
10-15 ohms

• Sets code P1740

for electrical and
performance fault
Exhaust • Positive-driven solenoid Exhaust
To • Transmission-case- To
switching switching
connector pin 13
valve valve
• TCM pin 4

Solenoid feed (blocked) Solenoid feed

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Figure 7
Stepper Motor – SM (ratio-control motor)
The stepper motor changes the step by turning four coils on/off to
control line pressure to the primary pulley, controlling pulley ratio.

• 10-20 ohms (per coil)

• Sets code P1777

for electrical fault

• Sets code P1778

for performance fault

• Positive-driven motor
Drive-pulley follower:
• Transmission-case-
Acts as a movable pivot
connector pins 6, 7, 8, 9
point for the RCM and a
• TCM pins 11, 12, 20, 21 mechanical sensor for Primary pulley
the ratio-control valve.
Secondary pulley

Transmission-fluid-pressure sensors A & B – TFPS A & B (transducers)

These pressure sensors are typical transducers monitoring pressure. They are supplied with 5 volts and a ground
from the TCM. The pressure sensor then provides a linear voltage signal to the TCM proportional to the pressure
it senses. TFPS A monitors the secondary- (driven-) pulley pressure; TFPS B monitors main line pressure.

• TFPS A sets code P0840 for electrical fault • Transmission-case-connector pins

19, 20, 22, 23, 25
• P0841 sets when both sensors are out of sync
• TCM pins 37, 38, 41, 42, 46
• TFPS B sets code P0845 for electrical fault

• TFPS A sets code P0868 when pressure is down

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Figure 8
Park/neutral position sensor – PNP, & transmission-fluid-temperature sensor – TFT
The park/neutral sensor includes four position switches that the TCM uses to
judge the selector-lever position by the combination of off/on states of each
switch. The TFT is a variable resistor that signals to the TCM approximate
fluid temperature (68° F, 1.8-2.0 volts; 176° F, 0.6-1.0 volt).

• PNP sets code P0705 for implausible PNP

combinations and for electrical fault. • Transmission-case-connector pins
• TFT sets code P0710 for signal 4, 5, 14, 14, 18
TFT voltage excessively high or low.
• TCM pins
27, 32, 34, 35, 36

Shift PNP PNP PNP PNP

Position Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 TFT
P Off Off Off Off • Transmission-case-connector pins
R On Off Off On 17, 19
N On On Off Off
• TCM pins
D-S On On On On
42, 47
L* Off On On Off
* Without manual mode • 5K ohms @ 75° F
Note: Scan tool may display the state of PNP switch 3 only.
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Figure 9

25 19 18 11 16
View of CVT case connector and
17 1 15 14 5 4
terminal number designation
9 8 7 6 23 22

20 13 12 3 2

Intelligent Position- Mode- 21

21 20 Combinationmeter
20 Combination Meter
power- select (MM*) select
switch switch CVT
CVT
distribution Second-
position Unified meter control unit
module engine Up Down
switch (with CVT indicator)
room (IPDM E/R)
Manual Auto (OM*)
8 3 7 12 11 22 23 24 18 19

4 3 14 13 29 30 37 19 9 66

Starter Unified meter and A/C amp.

relay CAN-H CAN-L
32 1 11
ECM
25 21 22
22
86
94 102
24 55 66
Transmission control module (TCM)
1 2 3 4 11 12 20 21 27 34 36 35 32 37 46 38 41 47 42 13 14 15 29 10 19 88 28
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Backup Lamp
Backup-lamp
Relay
relay
2 3 12 13 6 7 8 9 4 5 15 14 18 23 20 22 25 17 19 11 1 16 Secondary
speed
sensor
P/N- Secondary Primary Primary
position pressure speed pressure
switch sensor sensor sensor TFT
sensor
Stepper
TCC motor
solenoid (ratio control) ROM Stop
Stop
assembly Lamp
lamp
Secondary-
pulley
solenoid
Line-pressure Lockup-select CVT unit Ignition
solenoid solenoid switch Battery
on/start
MM = with manual mode
OM = without manual mode
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Figure 10a
DTC Scan-Tool Display Description
U100 CAN communication This code is produced when a malfunction is detected in
circuit CAN communications.
P0615 Starter-relay If this signal is on in other than P or N, or if it is off in P or N, this is
circuit judged to be a malfunction.
P0703 Brake-switch circuit When the brake-switch signal fails to switch between on and off.
P0705 Park/neutral- PNP-switch 1-4 signals input with impossible patter, or PNP-switch
position-switch circuit 3 monitor terminal open or short circuit.
P0710 Transmission-fluid- During running conditions the TFT-sensor signal voltage is excessively
temperature sensor circuit high or low.
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Figure 10b
DTC Scan-Tool Display Description
P0715 Input-speed-sensor No input-speed-sensor signal due to an open/short circuit, or an unexpected
circuit signal is supplied as the vehicle is driven.
P0720 Vehicle-speed-sensor No VSS signal due to an open/short circuit, or an unexpected signal is
circuit supplied as the vehicle is driven.
P0725 Engine-speed signal TCM does not receive the CAN communications signal from the ECM.
P0730 Belt damage Unexpected gear ratio detected.
P0740 TCC-solenoid Excessive or insufficient current draw is detected due to an open or
circuit shorted circuit.
P0744 TCC-solenoid The TCM commands converter-clutch apply and the engine-speed drop is
performance fault insufficient. This could also include electrical failure, or mechanical failure
of the solenoid, related shift valve, the converter clutch and/or related parts.
P0745 Line-pressure-solenoid A Excessive or insufficient current draw is detected due to an open or
circuit fault shorted circuit, or the TCM detects as irregular by comparing target value
with monitor value.
P0746 Line-pressure-solenoid A Unexpected gear ratio was detected in the low side due to excessively
performance fault low line pressure.
P0776 Line-pressure-solenoid B Secondary pressure is too high or too low compared with the command
performance fault value while the vehicle is driven.
P0778 Line-pressure-solenoid B Excessive or insufficient current draw is detected due to an open or
circuit fault shorted circuit, or the TCM detects as irregular by comparing target value
with monitor value.
P0826 Manual-mode When an impossible pattern of switch signals is detected, a malfunction
switch is indicated.
P0840 Transmission-fluid- Signal voltage of transmission-fluid-pressure sensor A (secondary pressure)
pressure-sensor A circuit is too high or low as the vehicle is driven.
P0841 Transmission-pressure- Correlation between the values of fluid-pressure sensor A
sensor function (secondary pressure) and transmission-fluid-pressure sensor B
(primary pressure) is out of specification.
P0845 Transmission-fluid- Signal voltage of transmission-fluid-pressure sensor B (primary pressure)
pressure-sensor A circuit is too high or low as the vehicle is driven.
P0868 Secondary pressure Secondary pressure is too low compared with the command value as the
down vehicle is driven.
P1701 TCM power When the power supply to the TCM is cut off – for example, because the
supply battery was disconnected or removed – and the self-diagnostics memory
function stops. This may be interpreted as a malfunction. If the battery was
known to be disconnected, this message is not a malfunction. If the battery
was not disconnected, this message may be interpreted as a malfunction.
P1705 Throttle-position TCM does not receive the proper accelerator-pedal-position signal
sensor (input by CAN communication) from ECM.
P 1722 Estimated-vehicle- CAN communication with the ABS actuator and the electrical unit
speed signal (control unit) is malfunctioning, or there is a great difference between
the vehicle-speed signal from the ABS actuator and the electronic unit
(control unit), and the vehicle-speed-sensor signal.
P1723 CVT speed-sensor A rotation-sensor error is detected because the gear does not change in
function accordance with the positioning of the stepper motor. Caution: Only one of
the secondary rotation, primary rotation or engine speed is displayed at the
same time
P1726 Electronic throttle control The electrically controlled throttle for the ECM is malfunctioning.
P1740 Lockup-solenoid Excessive or insufficient current draw is detected due to an open or
circuit shorted circuit or, the TCM detects as irregular by comparing target value
with monitor value.
P1745 Line-pressure control The TCM detects the unexpected line pressure.
P1777 Stepper-motor Each coil of the stepper motor is not energized properly due to an open or
circuit a short.
P1778 Stepper-motor There is a great difference between the number of steps for the stepping
function motor and for the actual gear ratio.
TD

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