Code P0846, where is the CVT fluid pressure sensor located?

Tiny
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  • 2014 NISSAN NOTE
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My car listed above e12 digs chassis number E12-230699 showed an engine check light and upon diagnosis an error code P0846 was detected, meaning faulty CV transmission fluid pressure sensor. This has led to high fuel consumption as it move in high revs and a bit of jerking. Where is the CVT fluid pressure sensor located and am kindly asking for an online site where I can buy it because Nissan Zambia doesn't have it and have tried eBay it's not there.
Sunday, March 19th, 2023 AT 12:17 PM

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Tiny
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The P0846 code indicates an issue with the transmission fluid pressure (TFP) sensor/switch B circuit. Here is the location of the sensor but this can be because of low fluid levels.

Fluid Types

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid (If equipped)

Type. Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3*

*Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Capacities

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid (If equipped)

Capacity. 7-1/4 qt (6.9L)

Here is how to check the fluid level. Please check out the images below
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Sunday, March 19th, 2023 AT 6:36 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for the reply. Do you know how it looks a picture of the same and where I can buy it because here in Zambia, I have failed to find it?
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Sunday, March 19th, 2023 AT 9:29 PM
Tiny
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I would just get a rebuilt valve body this will ensure the sensor and the valves are working correctly.
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Monday, March 20th, 2023 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
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Okay that also sounds good. Where can I get the valve body for Nissan note e12?
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Monday, March 20th, 2023 AT 11:54 PM
Tiny
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I would search google or eBay.
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Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 AT 12:40 PM
Tiny
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Hi Ken L. I have been searching Google and many online media who sell car parts for the past 3 weeks but to no avail. The reason I resorted to asking your media.
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Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 AT 1:49 PM
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The next step would be to call a Nissan dealer, sorry I don't have a better answer for you.
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Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 AT 4:45 PM
Tiny
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Okay thanks. I visited the Nissan shop here in Zambia and they didn't have the sensor.
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Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 AT 9:33 PM
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Can you call around and have them ship it?
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Friday, March 24th, 2023 AT 10:03 AM
Tiny
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Hi ken L,

If I just know where to buy, then I can pay for everything including shipment.
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Friday, March 24th, 2023 AT 12:12 PM

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