
YOKE CHECK
Magnet is secured to yoke by bonding agent. Check magnet to see
that it is secured to yoke and for any cracks. Replace malfunction-
ing parts as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not clamp yoke in a vice or strike it with a hammer.
ARMATURE CHECK
1. Continuity test (between two segments side by side).
+No continuity ... Replace.
2. Insulation test (between each commutator bar and shaft).
+Continuity exists. ... Replace.
3. Check commutator surface.
+Rough ... Sand lightly with No. 500 - 600 emery paper.
4. Check diameter of commutator.
Commutator minimum diameter:
Refer to SDS (EL-51).
+Less than speci®ed value ... Replace.
SEL305H
SEL019Z
SEL020Z
SEL021Z
STARTING SYSTEM
Inspection (Cont'd)
EL-49

5. Check depth of insulating mold from commutator surface.
+Less than 0.2 mm (0.008 in) ... Undercut to 0.5 to 0.8 mm
(0.020 to 0.031 in)
Assembly
Apply high-temperature grease to lubricate the bearing, gears and
frictional surface when assembling the starter.
Carefully observe the following instructions.
PINION PROTRUSION LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
Clearance ``!''
With pinion driven out by magnetic switch, push pinion back to
remove slack and measure clearance ``!'' between the front edge
of the pinion and the pinion stopper.
Clearance ``!'':
Refer to SDS (EL-51).
Movement ``!''
Compare movement ``!'' in height of pinion when it is pushed out
with magnetic switch energized and when it is pulled out by hand
until it touches stopper.
Movement ``!'':
Refer to SDS (EL-51).
SEL022Z
SEL026Z
SEL497D
STARTING SYSTEM
Inspection (Cont'd)
EL-50

+Not in the speci®ed value ... Adjust by adjusting plate.
Service Data and Speci®cations (SDS)
STARTER
TypeS13-502
HITACHI make
Reduction gear type
Applied model RD28
System voltage V 12
No-load
Terminal voltage V 11
Current A Less than 125
Revolution rpm 4,000
Minimum diameter of commutator
mm (in)35.5 (1.398)
Minimum length of brush mm (in) 11 (0.43)
Brush spring tension
N (kg, lb)28.4 - 34.3
(2.9 - 3.5,
6.4 - 7.7)
Clearance between bearing metal
and armature shaft mm (in)Ð
Clearance ``!'' between pinion
front edge and pinion stopper
mm (in)Ð
Movement ``!'' in height of pinion
assembly mm (in)0.3 - 2.0
(0.012 - 0.079)
SEL633BA
STARTING SYSTEM
Assembly (Cont'd)
EL-51

Trouble Diagnoses
Before conducting an alternator test, make sure that the battery is fully charged. A 30-volt voltmeter and suit-
able test probes are necessary for the test. The alternator can be checked easily by referring to the Inspec-
tion Table.
+Before starting, inspect the fusible link.
+Use fully charged battery.
WITH IC REGULATOR
Check the fol-
lowing:
+Warning
lamp bulb
+Fuse for
warning lamp
Ignition switch
``ON''Warning lamp
``OFF''Disconnect connector (S, L) and
ground L harness side.Warning lamp
``OFF''
Warning lamp
``ON''Damaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
Warning lamp
``ON''
Engine start.
Engine speed:
1,500 rpmWarning lamp
``ON''Check the following:
+Drive belt
+Fuse for S terminal
+Connector (S, L terminal) con-
nectionEngine idlingWarning lamp
``OFF''OK
Warning lamp
``ON''
Warning lamp
``OFF''OKEngine speed:
1,500 rpm
(Measure B
terminal volt-
age)More than
15.5VDamaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
No generationField circuit is
open.
Warning lamp: ``CHARGE'' warning lamp in combination meter
Note:
+If the inspection result is OK even though the charging system is malfunctioning, check the B ter-
minal connection. (Check the tightening torque.)
+When ®eld circuit is open, check condition of rotor coil, rotor slip ring and brush. If necessary,
replace faulty parts with new ones.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate ``CHARGE'' warning lamp, if any of the following
symptoms occur while alternator is operating:
+Excessive voltage is produced.
+No voltage is produced.
CHARGING SYSTEM
EL-53

SYMPTOM CHART
Symptom chart 1 (Malfunction is indicated in Diagnosis mode)
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Speedometer and/or odo/trip
meter indicate(s) malfunction
in Diagnosis mode.+Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)+Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Multiple meter/gauge indicate
malfunction in Diagnosis
mode.
One of tachometer/fuel gauge/
water temp. gauge indicates
malfunction in Diagnosis
mode.+Meter/Gauge
+Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check resistance of meter/gauge indicating malfunction. If
the resistance is NG, replace the meter/gauge. Refer to
``METER/GAUGE RESISTANCE CHECK'', EL-114.
2. If the resistance is OK, replace speedometer (uni®ed meter
control unit).
Symptom chart 2 (No malfunction is indicated in Diagnosis mode)
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Speedometer and odo/trip
meter are malfunctioning.1. Sensor
- Speedometer, Odo/Trip meter
2. FPC connector
3. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check vehicle speed sensor.
INSPECTION/VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (Refer to EL-112.)
2. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
3. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Multiple meter/gauge are mal-
functioning. (except
speedometer, odo/trip meter)1. FPC connector
2. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
2. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
One of tachometer/fuel gauge/
water temp. gauge is malfunc-
tioning.1. Sensor/Engine revolution signal
- Tachometer
- Fuel gauge
- Water temp. gauge
2. FPC connector
3. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check the sensor for malfunctioning meter/gauge.
INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL (Refer to
EL-113.)
INSPECTION/FUEL TANK GAUGE (Refer to EL-113.)
INSPECTION/THERMAL TRANSMITTER (Refer to EL-114.)
2. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
3. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Before starting trouble diagnoses above, perform PRELIMINARY CHECK, EL-110.
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
Power supply circuit check
Terminals Ignition switch position
Å@OFF ACC ON
j
33GroundBattery
voltageBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
j
9Ground 0V 0VBattery
voltage
If NG, check the following.
+7.5A fuse [No.
24, located in fuse block (J/B)]
+10A fuse [No.
28, located in fuse block (J/B)]
+Harness for open or short between fuse and combination meter
SEL419V
METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-111

Trouble Diagnoses
CD AUTOCHANGER
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
No play of the CD after CD play button
is pushed.
There is no error code shown on
the radio.1. Radio
(The radio is not working.)
2. Harness connection
(Magazine does not eject.)
3. Changer1. Remove the radio for repair.
2. Check harness connection.
3. Remove the changer for repair.
Error code [ERR] is shown on the
radio.1. Discs
2. Magazine does not eject or a
disc remains in CD player.
3. Changer1. Inspect discs.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
2. Reset the changer.
(Disconnect harness connector at the changer and reconnect
after 30 sec.)
3. Remove the changer for repair.
CD skipping. 1. Rough road driving
2. Discs
3. Bracket
4. Changer1. System is not malfunctioning.
2. Inspect discs.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
3. Check and repair bracket and installation of changer.
4. Remove the changer for repair.
Error code [NO DISC] is shown on the
radio after CD play button is pressed.1. Magazine setting
2. Magazine
3. Changer1. Con®rm the magazine is pushed completely.
2. Inspect magazine.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
3. Remove the changer for repair.
Testing magazines and discs
1. Con®rm discs are installed correctly into the magazine (not upside down).
2. Visually inspect/compare the customer's discs with each other and other discs.
Identify any of the following conditions:
+Discs with a large outside diameter. [Normal size is 120 mm (4.72 in).]
+Discs with rough or lipped edges.
+Discs with excessive thickness [Normal size is 1.2 mm (0.047 in).]
+Discs with scratches, abrasions, or pits on the surface.
+Discs with grease/oil, ®ngerprints, foreign material.
+Discs are warped due to excessive heat exposure.
3. Slide/place the discs in and out of the various magazine positions.
Identify any discs and/or positions that require additional force for placement/ejection. If interference
(sticking, excessive tensions) is found, replace the magazine or the discs.
Note:
+Discs which are marginally out of speci®cation (ex. dirty, scratched and so on) may play correctly
on a home stereo.
However, when used in the automotive environment skipping may occur due to the added vehicle
movement and/or vibration due to road conditions. Autochangers should not be replaced when
discs are at fault.
+Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the discs starting from the center outward in radial direction. Never
use chemical cleaning solutions to clean the discs.
AUDIO Ð CD AUTO CHANGER Ð
EL-180

Before starting trouble diagnoses below, perform preliminary check, EL-223.
Symptom numbers in the symptom chart correspond with those of Preliminary check.
SYMPTOM CHART
REFERENCE PAGE EL-225 EL-226 EL-227 EL-228 EL-229 EL-230 EL-231 EL-232 EL-232 EL-233
SYMPTOM
Power supply and ground circuit check
Procedure 1
(Door unlock sensor check)
Procedure 2
(Door key cylinder switch check)
Procedure 3
(Door lock actuator check)
Procedure 4
(Super lock actuator check)
Procedure 5
(Door switch check)
Procedure 6
(NATS release signal check)
Procedure 7
(Key switch check)
Procedure 8
(Ignition switch ``ON'' circuit check)
Procedure 9
(Remote controller signal check)
1Power door lock does not operate
using any switch.XX X
2Power door lock does not operate
with any switch of driver side.X
3Power door lock does not operate
with any switch of passenger side.XX
4Speci®c door lock actuator does not
operate.X
5Super lock cannot be set by both
door key cylinders.XXX XX
6Super lock cannot be set by one of
door key cylinders.X
7*Super lock cannot be released by
one or both door key cylinders.X
8*Super lock cannot be released by
ignition key switch. (Signal from
NATS IMMU)X
9Speci®c super lock actuator does not
operate.X
10*Key reminder system does not
operate.XX
11Super lock cannot be set/released
by using multi-remote controller.X
X: Applicable
*: Make sure the power door lock system operates properly.
POWER DOOR LOCK Ð Super Lock Ð
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-224

CONSULT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE FUNCTION
CONSULT DIAGNOSTIC TEST
MODEDescription
C/U INITIALIZATION When replacing any of the following three components, C/U initialization is necessary.
[NATS ignition key/IMMU/ECM]
SELF-FUNCTION CHECK ECM checks its own NATS communication interface by itself.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS Detected items (screen terms) are as shown in the chart below.
NOTE:
When any initialisation is performed, all ID previously registered will be erased. So all NATS ignition
keys must be registered again.
The engine cannot be started with an unregistered key. In this case, the system may show ``DIFFER-
ENCE OF KEY'' or ``LOCK MODE'' as a self-diagnostic result on the CONSULT screen.
HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
NOTE:
+If trip number is more than 1, MIL does not blink.
+Time data is not indicated for TB45E engine models.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ITEM CHART
Detected items (Screen terms) Description Reference page
IMMU ECM received the signal from IMMU that IMMU is malfunctioning. EL-246
ECM ECM is malfunctioning. EL-246
CHAIN OF ECM-IMMU Communication impossible between ECM and IMMU. EL-247
DIFFERENCE OF KEYIMMU can receive the key ID signal but the result of ID veri®cation
between key ID and IMMU is NG.EL-249
CHAIN OF IMMU-KEY IMMU cannot receive the key ID signal. EL-250
ID DISCORD, IMM-ECMThe result of ID veri®cation between IMMU and ECM is NG. System ini-
tialisation is required.EL-250
MINGLE NOISENoise (interference) mingled into NATS communication lines during com-
municating.EL-251
DON'T ERASE BEFORE CHECK-
ING ENG DIAGEngine trouble data and NATS trouble data have been detected in ECM. EL-244
LOCK MODEWhen an unregistered ignition key is used, or if the starting operation is
carried out two or more times consecutively with the ignition key, IMMU
or ECM malfunctioning, NATS will shift the mode to one which prevents
the engine from being started.EL-252
SEL332UE
NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)/LHD MODELS
CONSULT (Cont'd)
EL-243