2011-2012 SENTRA; 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 all the following conditions are met:
- High RPM and/or high speed driving (4000 RPM or more, and/or 65 MPH or more 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 or more
- Whine or rattle type noise occurring during reduced engine performance (vehicle speed decrease)
NOTE: Before applying this bulletin if the vehicle has any DTCs, they should be checked and repaired first.
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.
