1998 NISSAN PATROL engine

Incident Simulation Tests
INTRODUCTION
Sometimes the symptom is not present when the vehicle is brought in for service. If possible, re-create the
conditions present at the time of the incident. Doing so may help avoid a No Trouble Found Diagnosis. The
following section illustrates ways to simulate the conditions/environment under which the owner experiences
an electrical incident.
The section is broken into the six following topics:
+Vehicle vibration
+Heat sensitive
+Freezing
+Water intrusion
+Electrical load
+Cold or hot start up
Get a thorough description of the incident from the customer. It is important for simulating the conditions of
the problem.
VEHICLE VIBRATION
The problem may occur or become worse while driving on a rough road or when engine is vibrating (idle with
A/C on). In such a case, you will want to check for a vibration related condition. Refer to the illustration below.
Connectors & harness
Determine which connectors and wiring harness would affect the electrical system you are inspecting.Gen-
tlyshake each connector and harness while monitoring the system for the incident you are trying to dupli-
cate. This test may indicate a loose or poor electrical connection.
Hint
Connectors can be exposed to moisture. It is possible to get a thin ®lm of corrosion on the connector termi-
nals. A visual inspection may not reveal this without disconnecting the connector. If the problem occurs
intermittently, perhaps the problem is caused by corrosion. It is a good idea to disconnect, inspect and clean
the terminals on related connectors in the system.
Sensors & relays
Gentlyapply a slight vibration to sensors and relays in the system you are inspecting.
This test may indicate a loose or poorly mounted sensor or relay.
SGI839
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
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Engine compartment
There are several reasons a vehicle or engine vibration could
cause an electrical complaint. Some of the things to check for are:
+Connectors not fully seated.
+Wiring harness not long enough and is being stressed due to
engine vibrations or rocking.
+Wires laying across brackets or moving components.
+Loose, dirty or corroded ground wires.
+Wires routed too close to hot components.
To inspect components under the hood, start by verifying the integ-
rity of ground connections. (Refer to GROUND INSPECTION
described later.) First check that the system is properly grounded.
Then check for loose connection bygently shakingthe wiring or
components as previously explained. Using the wiring diagrams
inspect the wiring for continuity.
Behind the instrument panel
An improperly routed or improperly clamped harness can become
pinched during accessory installation. Vehicle vibration can aggra-
vate a harness which is routed along a bracket or near a screw.
Under seating areas
An unclamped or loose harness can cause wiring to be pinched by
seat components (such as slide guides) during vehicle vibration. If
the wiring runs under seating areas, inspect wire routing for pos-
sible damage or pinching.
HEAT SENSITIVE
The owner's problem may occur during hot weather or after car has
sat for a short time. In such cases you will want to check for a heat
sensitive condition.
To determine if an electrical component is heat sensitive, heat the
component with a heat gun or equivalent.
Do not heat components above 60ÉC (140ÉF).If incident occurs
while heating the unit, either replace or properly insulate the com-
ponent.
SGI842
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
Incident Simulation Tests (Cont'd)
GI-22

KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASUREMENTS OR PROCEDURES
Symbol Symbol explanation Symbol Symbol explanation
Check after disconnecting the connector
to be measured.Procedure with CONSULT
Check after connecting the connector to
be measured.Procedure without CONSULT
Insert key into ignition switch.A/C switch is ``OFF''.
Remove key from ignition switch.A/C switch is ``ON''.
Turn ignition switch to ``OFF'' position.REC switch is ``ON''.
Turn ignition switch to ``ON'' position.REC switch is ``OFF''.
Turn ignition switch to ``START'' position.DEF switch is ``ON''.
Turn ignition switch from ``OFF'' to ``ACC''
position.Apply positive voltage from battery with
fuse directly to components.
Turn ignition switch from ``ACC'' to ``OFF''
position.Drive vehicle.
Turn ignition switch from ``OFF'' to ``ON''
position.Disconnect battery negative cable.
Turn ignition switch from ``ON'' to ``OFF''
position.Depress brake pedal.
Do not start engine, or check with engine
stopped.Release brake pedal.
Start engine, or check with engine run-
ning.Depress accelerator pedal.
Apply parking brake.Release accelerator pedal.
Release parking brake.
Pin terminal check for SMJ type ECM
and TCM connectors.
For details regarding the terminal
arrangement, refer to the foldout page.Check after engine is warmed up suffi-
ciently.
Voltage should be measured with a volt-
meter.
Circuit resistance should be measured
with an ohmmeter.
Current should be measured with an
ammeter.
HOW TO FOLLOW FLOW CHART IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
How to Follow This Flow Chart (Cont'd)
GI-32

Model Variation
Destina-
tionSteering
positionEngineModel Hardtop Station Wagon
Rear seat arrangement Forward facing Seatless2nd center split bench seat
3rd seat
Seatless Forward facing Side facing
Front differential H233B
Rear differential
H233B
Transmis-
sionTransfer Grade
EuropeRHD
RD28ETi FS5R30A TX12AS KWBSREFY61UEA Ð Ð TWBSREFY61UEA Ð
SE KWBSRFFY61UEA Ð Ð TWBSRFFY61UEA Ð
SE Ð Ð Ð TWBSRHFY61UEA Ð
LHDS KWBSLEFY61UGA KWBSLEFY61USP TWBSLEFY61USP TWBSLEFY61UGA Ð
SEKWBSLFFY61UGA Ð TWBSLFFY61USP TWBSLFFY61UGA Ð
Ð Ð Ð TWBSLFFY61USA Ð
SEÐ Ð Ð TWBSLHFY61UGA Ð
Ð Ð Ð TWBSLHFY61USA Ð
Pre®x and suffix designations
TWBSLEFY61 UGA
A: 3rd seat forward facing
P: without 3rd seat
E: RHD for Europe
G: Central/South Europe
S: North Europe
U: Turbocharger engine
F: 5-speed ¯oor shift manual transmission
E:SF:SEH:SE
L: LH drive R: RH drive
S: Long wheelbase (4WD)
WB: RD28ETi engine
T: Station Wagon
K: Hardtop
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Identi®cation Number
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Chassis number)
Pre®x and suffix designations
JN1TDSY61 U0XXXXXX
Vehicle serial number
0: Stopgap (no meaning)
U: For Europe
S: Long wheelbase
D: RD28ETi engine
T: Station Wagon K: Hardtop
JN1: Japan produced vehicle
SGI037A
Vehicle identi®cation plate
Vehicle
identi®cation
numberFront
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
GI-36

IDENTIFICATION PLATE
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER
TRANSFER SERIAL NUMBER
SGI851
SGI028A
SGI018A
SGI020A
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Identi®cation Number (Cont'd)
GI-37

SAE J1930 Terminology List
All emission related terms used in this publication in accordance with SAE J1930 are listed. Accordingly, new
terms, new acronyms/abbreviations and old terms are listed in the following chart.
***: Not applicable
NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
Air cleaner ACL Air cleaner
Barometric pressure BARO ***
Barometric pressure sensor-BCDD BAROS-BCDD BCDD
Camshaft position CMP ***
Camshaft position sensor CMPS Crank angle sensor
Canister *** Canister
Carburetor CARB Carburetor
Charge air cooler CAC Intercooler
Closed loop CL Closed loop
Closed throttle position switch CTP switch Idle switch
Clutch pedal position switch CPP switch Clutch switch
Continuous fuel injection system CFI system ***
Continuous trap oxidizer system CTOX system ***
Crankshaft position CKP ***
Crankshaft position sensor CKPS ***
Data link connector DLC ***
Data link connector for CONSULT DLC for CONSULT Diagnostic connector for CONSULT
Diagnostic test mode DTM Diagnostic mode
Diagnostic test mode selector DTM selector Diagnostic mode selector
Diagnostic test mode I DTM I Mode I
Diagnostic test mode II DTM II Mode II
Diagnostic trouble code DTC Malfunction code
Direct fuel injection system DFI system ***
Distributor ignition system DI system Ignition timing control
Early fuel evaporation-mixture heater EFE-mixture heater Mixture heater
Early fuel evaporation system EFE system Mixture heater control
Electrically erasable programmable read only
memoryEEPROM ***
Electronic ignition system EI system Ignition timing control
Engine control EC ***
Engine control module ECM ECCS control unit
Engine coolant temperature ECT Engine temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor ECTS Engine temperature sensor
Engine modi®cation EM ***
Engine speed RPM Engine speed
Erasable programmable read only memory EPROM ***
Evaporative emission canister EVAP canister Canister
SAE J1930 TERMINOLOGY LIST
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***: Not applicable
NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
Evaporative emission system EVAP system Evaporative emission control system
Exhaust gas recirculation valve EGR valve EGR valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-BPT valve EGRC-BPT valve BPT valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-solenoid valve EGRC-solenoid valve EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor
EGRT sensor Exhaust gas temperature sensor
EGR temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable read
only memoryFEEPROM ***
Flash erasable programmable read only memory FEPROM ***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS ***
Flexible fuel system FF system ***
Fuel pressure regulator *** Pressure regulator
Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid valve *** PRVR control solenoid valve
Fuel trim FT ***
Heated Oxygen sensor HO2S Exhaust gas sensor
Idle air control system IAC system Idle speed control
Idle air control valve-air regulator IACV-air regulator Air regulator
Idle air control valve-auxiliary air control valve IACV-AAC valve Auxiliary air control (AAC) valve
Idle air control valve-FICD solenoid valve IACV-FICD solenoid valve FICD solenoid valve
Idle air control valve-idle up control solenoid
valveIACV-idle up control solenoid
valveIdle up control solenoid valve
Idle speed control-FI pot ISC-FI pot FI pot
Idle speed control system ISC system ***
Ignition control IC ***
Ignition control module ICM ***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air IA Air
Intake air temperature sensor IAT sensor Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
SAE J1930 TERMINOLOGY LIST
SAE J1930 Terminology List (Cont'd)
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