Nissan Murano: System Description / Component Parts. Driveline System

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual / Transmission & Driveline / Driveline :: Transfer: Ty21c / System Description / Component Parts. Driveline System

Component Parts Location

A. Inside storage room B. Rear final drive
No. Component Function
1. Steering angle sensor

Mainly transmits the following signal to AWD control unit via CAN communication:

  • Steering angle sensor signal

Refer to Component Parts Location for detailed component location.
2.

Combination meter

[AWD (All-Wheel Drive) warning icon/display]

Mainly transmits the following signal to AWD control unit via CAN communication:

  • Parking brake switch signal

Mainly receives the following signal from AWD control unit via CAN communication:

  • AWD warning icon/display signal

Refer to Component Parts Location for detailed component location.
3. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) actuator and electric unit (control unit)

Mainly transmits the following signals to AWD control unit via CAN communication:

  • Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal

  • Stop lamp switch signal (brake signal)

  • Yaw rate sensor signal

  • Side G sensor signal

  • Decel G sensor signal

Refer to Component Parts Location for detailed component location.
4. ECM (Engine Control Module)

Mainly transmits the following signals to AWD control unit via CAN communication:

  • Accelerator pedal position signal

  • Engine speed signal

Refer to Component Parts Location for detailed component location.
5. TCM (Transmission Control Module)

Mainly transmits the following signals to AWD control unit via CAN communication:

  • Input shaft revolutional signal

  • CVT ratio signal

Refer to Component Parts Location for detailed component location.
6. AWD control unit Refer to AWD Control Unit.
7. Electric controlled coupling Refer to Electric Controlled Coupling.
8. AWD solenoid Refer to AWD Solenoid.
AWD Control Unit
  • The AWD control unit is located behind the back door kicking plate.

  • Controls driving force distribution by signals from each sensor from front wheel driving mode (100:0) to 4-wheel driving mode (50:50).

  • Front wheel driving conditions is available by fail-safe function if malfunction is detected in AWD system.

  • AWD actuator relay is integrated with AWD control unit, and supplies AWD solenoid with voltage.

AWD Solenoid

Controls electric controlled coupling by command current from AWD control unit.

Electric Controlled Coupling

Electric controlled coupling (1) is integrated with rear final drive and transmits driving force to rear final drive. For operation, refer to Operation Description.

AWD Warning Icon/Display

AWD warning icon/display is displayed when there is a malfunction in AWD system. AWD warning icon/display indicates the Nissan Murano vehicle is in fail-safe mode and shifting to front-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive (rear-wheels still have some driving torque).

AWD WARNING ICON/DISPLAY INDICATION

Condition AWD warning icon/display
AWD system malfunction

Protection function is activated due to heavy load to electric controlled coupling. (AWD system is not malfunctioning and AWD system changes to front wheel drive.)

When this message is displayed, refer to Description.

(Displaying for approximately 1 minute and then turned OFF)

Large difference in diameter of front/rear tires

When this message is displayed, refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

(Continuing to display until ignition switch OFF)
Other than above (system normal) OFF

CAUTION:

  • AWD warning icon/display is displayed due to data reception error, CAN communication error etc.

    System Description

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