1999 NISSAN PRIMERA Oil engine

Body Front End
lWhen removing or installing hood, place a cloth or other padding on the front fender panels and cowl
top. This prevents vehicle body from being scratched.
lBumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
lHood adjustment: Adjust at hinge portion.
lHood lock adjustment: After adjusting, check hood lock control operation. Apply a coat of grease to hood
locks engaging mechanism.
lHood opener: Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly. Doing so increases effort required to unlock hood.
REMOVAL Ð Front bumper assembly
p1Remove clipsC205securing bumper fascia to engine undercover.
p2Remove screws and clipsC205securing left and right sides of front fender protector.
p3Remove screws securing radiator core support to bumper fascia.
p4Remove screws securing left and right front fenders to bumper fascia.
p5Remove clipsCS101securing retainer to bumper fascia.
p6Extract bumper fascia assembly.
p7Remove screws securing fog lamps. Then remove fog lamps.
YBT001
10.8 - 14.6 N´m
(1.1 - 1.5 kg-m,
8.0 - 10.8 ft-lb)
BODY END
BT-5

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you to find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of
inspection.
Check each part in order. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageCL-5
CL-7
CL-8
CL-9
Refer to EM section
CL-11
CL-13
CL-13
CL-13
CL-13
CL-13
CL-13
CL-13
CL-13
CL-14
CL-14
CL-14
CL-14
SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)
CLUTCH PEDAL (Free play out of adjustment)
CLUTCH LINE (Air in line)
MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CUP (Damaged)
OPERATING CYLINDER PISTON CUP (Damaged)
ENGINE MOUNTING (Loose)
RELEASE BEARING (Worn, dirty or damaged)
CLUTCH DISC (Out of true)
CLUTCH DISC (Runout is excessive)
CLUTCH DISC (Lining broken)
CLUTCH DISC (Dirty or burned)
CLUTCH DISC (Oily)
CLUTCH DISC (Worn out)
CLUTCH DISC (Hardened)
CLUTCH DISC (Lack of spline grease)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Damaged)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING ( Out of tip alignment)
CLUTCH COVER (Distortion)
FLYWHEEL (Discoloration)
SymptomClutch grabs/chatters 1 2 2 2 2 2
Clutch pedal spongy 1 2 2
Clutch noisy 1
Clutch slips 1 2 2 3 4 5
Clutch does not disengage 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
CL-3

Engine Fuel & Emission Control System
NEF390 ECM (ECCS-D control module)
lDo not disassemble ECM.lIf a battery terminal is disconnected, the memory
will return to the ECM value.
The ECM will now start to self-control at its initial
value. Engine operation can vary slightly when
the terminal is disconnected. However, this is not
an indication of a problem. Do not replace parts
because of a slight variation.
lWhen ECM is removed for inspection, make sure
to ground the ECM mainframe.WIRELESS EQUIPMENT
lWhen installing C.B. ham radio or a mobile
phone, be sure to observe the following as it
may adversely affect electronic control sys-
tems depending on its installation location.
1) Keep the antenna as far as possible away
from the ECM.
2) Keep the antenna feeder line more than
20 cm (7.9 in) away from the harness of elec-
tronic controls.
Do not let them run parallel for a long dis-
tance.
3) Adjust the antenna and feeder line so that the
standing-wave ratio can be kept small.
4) Be sure to ground the radio to vehicle body.
ECM HARNESS HANDLING
lConnect ECM harness connectors securely.
A poor connection can cause an extremely
high (surge) voltage to develop in coil and
condenser, thus resulting in damage to ICs.
lKeep ECM harness at least 10 cm (3.9 in)
away from adjacent harnesses, to prevent an
ECM system malfunction due to receiving
external noise, degraded operation of ICs,
etc.
lKeep ECM parts and harnesses dry.lBefore removing parts, turn off ignition
switch and then disconnect battery ground
cable. WHEN STARTING
lDo not depress accelerator pedal when
starting.
lImmediately after starting, do not rev up
engine unnecessarily.
lDo not rev up engine just prior to shut-
down. ECM PARTS HANDLING
lHandle mass air flow sensor carefully to avoid
damage.
lDo not disassemble mass air flow sensor.lDo not clean mass air flow sensor with any type
of detergent.
lDo not disassemble No. 1 injection nozzle (built-
in needle lift sensor).
lEven a slight leak in the air intake system can
cause serious problems.
lDo not shock or jar the camshaft position sensor
(TDC). ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTOR PUMP
lDo not disconnect pump harness connectors
with engine running.
lDo not disassemble or adjust electronic fuel
injection pump, except for the following
parts.
Camshaft position sensor (pump)
Injection timing control valve
Fuel cut solenoid valve BATTERY
lAlways use a 12 volt battery as power
source.
lDo not attempt to disconnect battery cables
while engine is running.
ECM mainframe
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATIONCD20T
EC-5

Symptom Matrix Chart
SYSTEM
Ð Basic engine
control systemSYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointHARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEAT/HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ABNORMAL SMOKE COLOR
DEAD BATTERY (UNDER CHARGE)
Malfunction indicator illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?
Fuel cutNO START (with first firing)
NO START (without first firing)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATING
BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKENew CT/CS AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
Injec-
tion
timingAdvancedqq
llqlqqlqEC-CD-38
Retardedqq
llqlqqlqEC-CD-38
Electric injection
pump mainframe
llllqqqqqlqqqllqqlq qqqÐ*1
Injection nozzleqqqqqqq
lqq qll lEC-CD-22 *2
Glow systemqq
ll l lEC-CD-118
Engine bodyqq
llqqqlqq qllqqqlEM-
section*3
EGR system
ll lEC-CD-129
Air cleaner and
ducts
ll lqMA-
section*4
l; High Possibility Item
q; Low Possibility Item
*1: Insufficient or excess amount. Governor malfunction may be the cause.
*2: Depends on open-valve pressure and spray pattern.
*3: Caused mainly by insufficient compression pressure.
*4: Symptom varies depending on off-position of air duct, etc.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General DescriptionCD20T
EC-47

SYSTEM Ð Engine control module systemMalfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page Feature of symptom
Check point
HARD/NO START/
RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEAT/HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ABNORMAL SMOKE COLOR
DEAD BATTERY (UNDER CHARGE) Malfunction indicator illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?
Fuel cut
NO START (with first firing) NO START (without first firing)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATINGBLACK SMOKE WHITE SMOKE
New CT/CS AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HAEngine control moduleMass air flow sensor circuitopen, ground shortqqq q
EC-CD-62
shortqqq
Engine coolant temperature sensor
circuitopen, shortqqq qqq qqEC-CD-66Compensation according to
engine coolant temperature
does not function.
Vehicle speed sensor circuit or ABS
actuator and electric unit (control
unit) circuitopen, shortqqEC-CD-70
Control sleeve position sensor cir-
cuitopen, shortqqq qqqEC-CD-74
Electric governor circuitopen, ground shortq qqq qqq
EC-CD-78
shortqq
Injection timing control valve circuitopen, shortqqqq
EC-CD-82Injection timing cannot be
controlled.
ground shortqqq
Needle lift sensor circuit open, shortqqqqEC-CD-97
Fuel cut solenoid valve circuitopen, ground shortq qqq qqq
EC-CD-100
shortqqqEngine runs on after turning
ignition switch OFF.
Fuel temperature sensor circuit open, shortqq qq qq q qq qEC-CD-104Compensation for amount
of fuel injected according
to fuel temperature does
not function.
Accelerator position sensor circuit open, shortqqq qqEC-CD-108
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC)
circuitopen, shortqq qq
EC-CD-114
noiseqqq qq
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General DescriptionCD20T
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-48

SYSTEM Ð Engine control module systemMalfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page Feature of symptom
Check point
HARD/NO START/
RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEAT/HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ABNORMAL SMOKE COLOR
DEAD BATTERY (UNDER CHARGE) Malfunction indicator illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?
Fuel cut
NO START (with first firing) NO START (without first firing)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATINGBLACK SMOKE WHITE SMOKE
New CT/CS AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HAEngine control moduleStart signal circuit open, shortqqEC-CD-145 Start control does not function.
Air conditioner switch circuitopen, ground short
EC-CD-126Air conditioner does not stop
operating.
shortAir conditioner does not work.
Accelerator position switch (Idle)
circuitopen, ground shortqq q qq
EC-CD-108
shortqqq qqAccelerator position sensor NG
signal is output.
Ignition switch circuit (ON signal)openq qqq
EC-CD-59
shortEngine does not stop.
Power supply for ECM circuitopenqqq
EC-CD-59
shortqq
EGRC-solenoid valve circuitopen, shortqq
EC-CD-129
ground shortqqqDoes not stop operating.
Glow relay circuitopenqqqq q qq
EC-CD-118Glow lamp does not turn on.
shortqqGlow lamp does not turn off.
Engine control module relay (Self-
shutoff) circuitopenqqqq
EC-CD-59
shortqq qGround short makes engine
unable to stop.
Air conditioner relay circuitopen
EC-CD-126Air conditioner does not oper-
ate.
shortqqAir conditioner does not stop
operating.
Brake switch circuitsopenq
EC-CD-136
shortq
ECM, Connector circuit open, shortqqqqqqqqqqqqq qqqqqqqqqqqqEC-CD-86
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General DescriptionCD20T
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-49

Control Sleeve Position Sensor (CSPS)
The control sleeve position sensor is installed on the electric
governor. It senses the position of control sleeve (rotor angle)
while the control sleeve is being driven by the electric governor,
and feeds it back to the ECM.
Malfunction is detected when ....Check Items
(Possible cause)
lAn excessively high or low voltage from the sensor is
detected by ECM.
...............................................................................................
lAn incorrect voltage signal from the sensor is detected by
ECM during engine running.
lHarness or connectors
(The control sleeve position sensor circuit is open or
shorted.)
lControl sleeve position sensor
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CONFIRMATION
PROCEDURE
1) Turn ignition switch to ªONº position and select ªDATA
MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
2) Start engine and run it for at least 2 seconds at idle
speed.
SEF641S Shaft
Sensor coil
NEF796
.Electronic injection pump
harness connector (control
sleeve position sensor)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4CD20T
EC-74

Electric Governor
The electric governor is built into the fuel injection pump. It
moves the control sleeve to increase or decrease the amount of
fuel injected.
When current flows through the coil, a magnetic force is
produced, rotating the rotor. The rotor shaft is installed to the
control sleeve via a ball pin which is eccentrically situated in
relation to the rotor shaft. With this arrangement, the control
sleeve can be moved in relation to rotor rotation.
The rotor's rotating angle is determined by a balanced condition
of magnetic force (generated by current flow regulated by means
of the ECM) and tension of return spring (installed to rotor). The
larger the current flow through the coil, the greater the rotor's
rotating angle. This means that the control sleeve moves to the
right, increasing the amount of fuel injected.
The ECM regulates the current flow through the coil by chang-
ing the duty cycle ratio which controls the ON-OFF operation of
the electric governor grounding circuit.
Malfunction is detected when ....Check Items
(Possible cause)
lFuel injection feedback system does not operate properly.
[This system consists essentially of ECM, electric governor
and control sleeve position sensor.]lMain power supply circuit (ECM connector terminals107,
108,109) and fuse
lHarness or connectors
(Electric governor and control sleeve position sensor cir-
cuit)
lElectric governor
lECM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CONFIRMATION
PROCEDURE
1) Turn ignition switch to ªONº position and select ªDATA
MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
2) Start engine above 1,200 rpm.
3) Run it for 2 seconds above 1,200 rpm. Return engine
speed to idle.
NOTE:
If malfunction occurs intermittently, conduct suitable driv-
ing pattern for 10 minutes. This makes it possible to deter-
mine the diagnostic trouble.
SEF632S Return spring
Coil
Rotor
Core
Shaft
Ball pin
Decrease Increase
Control sleeve
SEF633S Magnet
Core
Rotor
Coil
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 5CD20T
EC-78