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18 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
750 50 rpm
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
750 50 rpm
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 20.
NG©GO TO 19.
19 CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of a problem, but this is rarely the case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to ªNATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)º, EC-SR-
58.
©GO TO 14.
20 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check ignition timing at idle using a timing light.
SEF984UIgnition timing:
15É 2É BTDC
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 28.
NG©GO TO 21.
21 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-section.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 19.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 14.
Timing light
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22 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Check ignition timing at idle using a timing light.
SEF984UIgnition timing:
15É 2É BTDC
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 28.
NG©GO TO 23.
23 PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, EC-SR-46
Which is the result CMPLT or INCMP?
CMPLT or INCMP
CMPLT©GO TO 24.
INCMP©GO TO 23.
24 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
750 50 rpm
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
750 50 rpm
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 26.
NG©GO TO 15.
25 CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function.
(ECM may be the cause of a problem, but this is rarely the case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to ªNATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)º,
EC-SR-58.
©GO TO 23.
26 CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
Check ignition timing again. Refer to Test No. 22.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 28.
NG©GO TO 27.
Timing light
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27 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-section.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 25.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 23.
28 ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC No. might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM.
Refer to ªHOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATIONº, EC-SR-56.
©INSPECTION END
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DTC Inspection Priority ChartNCEC0039If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following prior-
ity chart.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1IP0100 Mass air flow sensor
IP0110 Intake air temperature sensor
IP0115 Engine coolant temperature sensor
IP0120 Throttle position sensor
IP0325 Knock sensor
IP0340 Camshaft position sensor
IP0500 Vehicle speed sensor
IP0605 ECM
IP0335, P1336 Crankshaft position sensor (OBD)
IP1605 A/T diagnosis communication line
IP1706 Park/Neutral position switch
2IP0130 - P0134 Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
IP0135 Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) heater
IP0137 - P0140 Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
IP0141 Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear) heater
IP0443 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
IP0510 Closed throttle position switch
IP0705 - P0725, P0740 - P1791 CVT related sensors, solenoid valves and switches
IP1217 Overheat (Cooling system)
3IP0171, P0172 Fuel injection system function
IP0300 - P0304 Misfire
IP0420 Three way catalyst function
IP0505 IACV-AAC valve
IP1778 CVT step motor function
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Fail-safe ChartNCEC0040The ECM enters fail-safe mode if any of the following malfunctions is detected due to the open or short cir-
cuit. When the ECM enters the fail-safe mode, the MI illuminates.
DTC No.
Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode CON-
SULT-II
GSTECM*1
P0100 0100 Mass air flow sensor
circuitEngine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0115 0115 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time
after turning ignition switch ªONº or ªSTARTº.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
The radiator fan operates.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided (CON-
SULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is
turned ON or Start40ÉC (104ÉF)
More than approx. 4 minutes
after ignition ON or Start80ÉC (176ÉF)
Except as shown above40 - 80ÉC (104 - 176ÉF)
(Depends on the time)
P0120 0120 Throttle position sensor
circuitThrottle position will be determined based on the injected fuel amount and
the engine speed. Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
Unable to
access
ECMUnable to
access
Diagnostic
Test Mode
IIECMECM fail-safe activating condition
The computing function of the ECM was judged to be malfunctioning.
When the fail-safe system activates (i.e., if the ECM detects a malfunction
condition in the CPU of ECM), the MI on the instrument panel lights to warn
the driver.
However it is not possible to access ECM and DTC cannot be confirmed.
Engine control with fail-safe
When ECM fail-safe is operating, fuel injection, ignition timing, fuel pump
operation and IACV-AAC valve operation are controlled under certain limita-
tions.
ECM fail-safe operation
Engine speedEngine speed will not rise more than
3,000 rpm
Fuel injection Simultaneous multiport fuel injection system
Ignition timing Ignition timing is fixed at the preset valve
Fuel pumpFuel pump relay is ªONº when engine is
running and ªOFFº when engine stalls
IACV-AAC valve Full open
Replace ECM, if ECM fail-safe condition is confirmed.
*: In Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results)
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Symptom Matrix ChartNCEC0041SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMNCEC0041S01
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit11232 22 3 2EC-SR-316
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-SR-32
Injector circuit11232 22 2EC-SR-32
Evaporative emission system334444444 4EC-SR-27
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem334444444 41EC-SR-30
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 3 31111 1EC-SR-34
IACV-AAC valve circuit112332222 2 2EC-SR-263
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjust-
ment33111 11 1EC-SR-34
Ignition circuit11222 22 2EC-SR-306
Main power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 2EC-SR-115
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2HAsection
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Camshaft position sensor circuit22333 33 3EC-SR-
239
Mass air flow sensor circuit11222 22 2EC-SR-
120
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
circuit1232 22 2EC-SR-
144, 150
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor circuit112323223 2EC-SR-
132
Throttle position sensor circuit 1 222222 2EC-SR-
137
Incorrect throttle position sensor
adjustment31 11111 1EC-SR-84
Vehicle speed sensor circuit or
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) circuit23 3 3EC-SR-
255
Knock sensor circuit 2 3EC-SR-
230
ECM 22333333333EC-SR-
277, 93
Start signal circuit 2EC-SR-
312
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-SR-
298
Power steering oil pressure
switch circuit233EC-SR-
322
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3EC-SR-
326
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM Ð ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHERNCEC0041S03
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FE section
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ð Vapor lock
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane)
Air Air duct
55555 5 Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor Ð throttle
body)
5555
Throttle body, Throttle wireFE section
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketÐ
Cranking Battery
111111
11
EL section Alternator circuit
Starter circuit 3
Flywheel 6 EM section
PNP switch 4 AT section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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