2011-2012 ALTIMA; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC
IF YOU CONFIRM
The vehicle speed is, or was, reduced by the CVT fail-safe (reduced vehicle speed) after continuous operation under the following conditions:
- High RPM and/or high speed driving (RPM of 4000+ or speeds of 65 mph (104.6 km/h) for 1.0 - 1.5 hrs. or more)
- Driving in ambient temperature of 96 degrees or higher
- Climbing steep or extended hills for 6 miles (9.6 km) or more
- Whine or rattle type noise occurring during reduced engine performance (vehicle speed decrease)
ACTION
1. Perform a self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus).
- If DTCs are present other than P0744, refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and diagnose the DTCs first before proceeding to step 2 of ACTION.
2. Check the number of counts of "CVT-A? with C-III plus.
- Refer to the Flow Chart on page 2 and the Service Procedure starting on page 3 to confirm if this bulletin applies.
