1999 NISSAN PRIMERA oil level

DescriptionNCEC0279SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONNCEC0279S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
Idle air con-
trolIACV-AAC valve Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Ignition switch Start signal
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
PNP switch Park/Neutral position
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner operation
Power steering oil pressure switch Power steering load signal
Battery Battery voltage
Vehicle speed sensor or ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit)Vehicle speed
Cooling fan Cooling fan operation
Electrical load Electrical load signal
This system automatically controls engine idle speed to a specified
level. Idle speed is controlled through fine adjustment of the
amount of air which by-passes the throttle valve via IACV-AAC
valve. The IACV-AAC valve changes the opening of the air by-pass
passage to control the amount of auxiliary air. This valve is actu-
ated by a step motor built into the valve, which moves the valve in
the axial direction in steps corresponding to the ECM output sig-
nals. One step of IACV-AAC valve movement causes the respec-
tive opening of the air by-pass passage. (i.e. when the step
advances, the opening is enlarged.) The opening of the valve is
varied to allow for optimum control of the engine idling speed. The
crankshaft position sensor (POS) detects the actual engine speed
and sends a signal to the ECM. The ECM then controls the step
position of the IACV-AAC valve so that engine speed coincides with
the target value memorized in ECM. The target engine speed is the
lowest speed at which the engine can operate steadily. The opti-
mum value stored in the ECM is determined by taking into consid-
eration various engine conditions, such as during warm up,
deceleration, and engine load (air conditioner, power steering, cool-
ing fan operation and electrical load).
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNCEC0279S02The IACV-AAC valve is operated by a step motor for centralized
control of auxiliary air supply. This motor has four winding phases
and is actuated by the output signals of ECM which turns ON and
OFF two windings each in sequence. Each time the IACV-AAC
valve opens or closes to change the auxiliary air quantity, the ECM
sends a pulse signal to the step motor. When no change in the
auxiliary air quantity is needed, the ECM does not issue the pulse
signal. A certain voltage signal is issued so that the valve remains
at that particular opening.
SEF937W
DTC P0505 IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE (IACV) Ð
AUXILIARY AIR CONTROL (AAC) VALVEQG16I18DE
Description
EC-274

ECM Terminals and Reference Value=NCEC0487Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
13 LG/R Cooling fan relay[Engine is running]
ICooling fan is not operatingBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
ICooling fan is operatingApproximately 0V
23 L/W Air conditioner switch[Engine is running]
IBoth air conditioner switch and blower switch are
ªONº (Compressor operates)Approximately 0V
[Engine is running]
IAir conditioner switch is ªOFFºBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
On Board Diagnosis LogicNCE0488If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
Diagnostic
Trouble Code
No.Malfunction is detected when ...Check Items
(Possible Cause)
P1217
1217ICooling fan does not operate properly (Overheat).
ICooling fan system does not operate properly (Overheat).
IEngine coolant was not added to the system using the
proper filling method.IHarness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or shorted).
ICooling fan
IRadiator hose
IRadiator
IRadiator cap
IWater pump
IThermostat
For more information, refer to ªMAIN 12 CAUSES
OF OVERHEATINGº, EC-QG-298.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant following the procedure in the MA
section (ªChanging Engine Coolantº, ªENGINE MAINTENANCEº). Also, replace the engine oil.
1) Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to use
coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA section (ªAnti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratioº, ªRECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSº).
2) After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
DTC P1217 OVERHEAT (COOLING SYSTEM)QG16I18DE
ECM Terminals and Reference Value
EC-290

Idle Speed/Ignition Timing/Idle Mixture Ratio
Adjustment
NCEC0028PREPARATIONNCEC0028S01IMake sure that the following parts are in good order.
a)Battery
b)Ignition system
c)Engine oil and coolant levels
d)Fuses
e)ECM harness connector
f)Vacuum hoses
g)Air intake system
(Oil filler cap, oil level gauge, etc.)
h)Fuel pressure
i)Engine compression
j)Throttle valve
k)EVAP system
IOn models equipped with air conditioner, checks should
be carried out while the air conditioner is ªOFFº.
IWhen checking idle speed on models equipped with CVT,
ignition timing and mixture ratio, checks should be carried
out while shift lever is in ªPº or ªNº position.
IWhen measuring ªCOº percentage, insert probe more
than 40 cm (15.7 in) into tail pipe.
ITurn off headlamps, heater blower, rear window defogger.
IOn vehicles equipped with daytime running light systems,
set lighting switch to the 1st position to light only small
lamps.
IKeep front wheels pointed straight ahead.
IIf engine stops immediately after starting or idle condition
is unstable, perform the following to initialize IACV-AAC
valve:
a)Stop engine and wait 9 seconds.
b)Turn ignition ªONº and wait 1 second.
c)Turn ignition ªOFFº and wait 9 seconds.
IMake the check after the cooling fan has stopped.
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURESR20DE
Idle Speed/Ignition Timing/Idle Mixture Ratio Adjustment
EC-34

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
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5
EM section Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64 Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5 EMsection Camshaft
Intake valve
3
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5 FEsection
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery
55555 55 5MA, EM and
LC sections
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil
LC section Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 Thermostat 5
Water pump
Water gallery
Cooling fan 5 EC-SR-279
Coolant level (low)/Contaminated
coolantMA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-97

DescriptionNCEC0279SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONNCEC0279S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Camshaft position sensor Engine speed
ECM IACV-AAC valve Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Ignition switch Start signal
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
PNP switch Park/Neutral position
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner operation
Power steering oil pressure switch Power steering load signal
Battery Battery voltage
Vehicle speed sensor or ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit)Vehicle speed
Cooling fan Cooling fan operation
Electrical load Electrical load signal
This system automatically controls engine idle speed to a specified
level. Idle speed is controlled through fine adjustment of the
amount of air which by-passes the throttle valve via IACV-AAC
valve. The IACV-AAC valve changes the opening of the air by-pass
passage to control the amount of auxiliary air. This valve is actu-
ated by a step motor built into the valve, which moves the valve in
the axial direction in steps corresponding to the ECM output sig-
nals. One step of IACV-AAC valve movement causes the respec-
tive opening of the air by-pass passage. (i.e. when the step
advances, the opening is enlarged.) The opening of the valve is
varied to allow for optimum control of the engine idling speed. The
crankshaft position sensor (POS) detects the actual engine speed
and sends a signal to the ECM. The ECM then controls the step
position of the IACV-AAC valve so that engine speed coincides with
the target value memorized in ECM. The target engine speed is the
lowest speed at which the engine can operate steadily. The opti-
mum value stored in the ECM is determined by taking into consid-
eration various engine conditions, such as during warm up,
deceleration, and engine load (air conditioner, power steering, cool-
ing fan operation and electrical load).
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNCEC0279S02The IACV-AAC valve is operated by a step motor for centralized
control of auxiliary air supply. This motor has four winding phases
and is actuated by the output signals of ECM which turns ON and
OFF two windings each in sequence. Each time the IACV-AAC
valve opens or closes to change the auxiliary air quantity, the ECM
sends a pulse signal to the step motor. When no change in the
auxiliary air quantity is needed, the ECM does not issue the pulse
signal. A certain voltage signal is issued so that the valve remains
at that particular opening.
SEF937W
DTC P0505 IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE (IACV) Ð
AUXILIARY AIR CONTROL (AAC) VALVESR20DE
Description
EC-263

CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NCEC0486Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
AIR COND SIGIEngine: After warming up, idle the
engineAir conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates)ON
COOLING FANIAfter warming up engine, idle the
engine.
IAir conditioner switch: OFFEngine coolant temperature is 94ÉC
(201ÉF) or lessOFF
Engine coolant temperature is between
95ÉC (203ÉF) and 104ÉC (219ÉF)LOW
Engine coolant temperature is 105ÉC
(221ÉF) or moreHIGH
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNCEC0487Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and 48 (ECM ground).
TERMI-
NAL NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
13 LG/R Cooling fan relay[Engine is running]
ICooling fan is not operatingBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
ICooling fan is operatingApproximately 0V
23 Ð Air conditioner switch[Engine is running]
IBoth air conditioner switch and blower switch are
ªONº (Compressor operates)Approximately 0V
[Engine is running]
IAir conditioner switch is ªOFFºBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
74 R/LRefrigerant pressure
sensor[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IIdle speed
IAir conditioner is ªONºMore than 1.5V
On Board Diagnosis LogicNCE0488If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
DTC No. Malfunction is detected when ...Check Items
(Possible Cause)
P1217
1217ICooling fan does not operate properly (Overheat).
ICooling fan system does not operate properly (Overheat).
IEngine coolant was not added to the system using the
proper filling method.IHarness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or shorted).
ICooling fan
IRadiator hose
IRadiator
IRadiator cap
IWater pump
IThermostat
For more information, refer to ªMAIN 12 CAUSES
OF OVERHEATINGº, EC-SR-288.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant following the procedure in the MA
section (ªChanging Engine Coolantº, ªENGINE MAINTENANCEº). Also, replace the engine oil.
1)Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to
use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA section (ªAnti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratioº,
ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSº).
2)After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
DTC P1217 OVERHEAT (COOLING SYSTEM)SR20DE
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
EC-280

GROUND CONNECT TO CONN. CELL CODE
E11/E37 ACCESSORY RELAY E95 EL-POWER, EL-HORN
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH E14 EL-WARN
CLEARANCE LAMP LH E85 EL-TAIL/L
CLEARANCE LAMP RH E87 EL-TAIL/L
COMBINATION METER (FRONT FOG LAMP INDICATOR) (Mod-
els before VIN - P11U0548750)E124 EL-F/FOG
COMBINATION METER (FRONT FOG LAMP INDICATOR) (Mod-
els after VIN - P11U0548750)E131 EL-F/FOG
COMBINATION METER (REAR FOG LAMP INDICATOR) (Models
before VIN - P11U0548750)E124 EL-R/FOG
COMBINATION METER (REAR FOG LAMP INDICATOR) (Models
after VIN - P11U0548750)E131 EL-R/FOG
COMBINATION METER (HIGH BEAM INDICATOR) (Models after
VIN - P11U0548750)E131 EL-H/LAMP, EL-DTRL
COMBINATION METER (ILLUMINATION) (Models after VIN -
P11U0548750)E131 EL-ILL
COMBINATION METER (TURN) (Models before VIN -
P11U0548750)E124 EL-TURN
COMBINATION METER (TURN) (Models after VIN -
P11U0548750)E131 EL-TURN
COMBINATION SWITCH (FRONT WIPER SWITCH) E114 EL-WIPER, EL-WIP/R
COMBINATION SWITCH (TRIP COMPUTER SWITCH) E114 EL-METER
COMBINATION SWITCH (TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) E111 EL-TURN
COOLING FAN MOTOR-1 (Gasoline engine) E19 HA-A/C, EC-COOL/F
COOLING FAN MOTOR-2 (CD20 engine) E18 HA-A/C, EC-COOL/F
COOLING FAN MOTOR-2 (QG18, SR20 engine) E28 HA-A/C, EC-COOL/F
COOLING FAN MOTOR-2 (With A/C) (GA16 engine) E94 HA-A/C, EC-COOL/F
COOLING FAN RELAY-2 (CD engine) E54 HA-A/C, EL-COOL/F
DAYTIME LIGHT CONTROL UNIT E117 EL-DTRL
FRONT FOG LAMP LH (Type-1) E6 EL-F/FOG
FRONT FOG LAMP LH (Type-2) E146 EL-F/FOG
FRONT FOG LAMP RH (Type-1) E34 EL-F/FOG
FRONT FOG LAMP RH (Type-2) E147 EL-F/FOG
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP LH E8 EL-TURN, EL-THEFT
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP RH E36 EL-TURN, EL-THEFT
FRONT WIPER MOTOR E62 EL-WIPER
FRONT WIPER RELAY E70 EL-WIPER
HEAD LAMP RELAY LH E74 EL-H/LAMP, EL-DTRL
HEAD LAMP RELAY RH E75 EL-HLC, EL-H/LAMP, EL-DTRL
HEAD LAMP WASHER MOTOR E38 EL-HLC
HEAD LAMP WASHER SWITCH E128 EL-HLC, EL-ILL
HEADLAMP AIMING MOTOR LH E4 EL-H/AIM
HEADLAMP AIMING MOTOR RH E33 EL-H/AIM
HEADLAMP LH E5 EL-H/LAMP, EL-DTRL
HEADLAMP RH E32 EL-H/LAMP, EL-DTRL
HOOD SWITCH E12 EL-THEFT
NATS IMMU E121 EL-NATS
POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (Gasoline) E60 EC-PST/SW
RDNT BRAKE SWITCH (LHD) (CD20 engine) E122 EC-BRK/SW
REAR WIPER RELAY E52 EL-WIP/R
SEDIMENTER SENSOR E13 EL-WARN
SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP LH (Type-1) E9 EL-TURN, EL-THEFT
SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP LH (Type-2) E148 EL-TURN, EL-THEFT
SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP RH (Type-1) E59 EL-TURN, EL-THEFT
SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP RH (Type-2) E149 EL-TURN, EL-THEFT
TRIPLE-PRESSURE SWITCH (CD engine) E20 HA-A/C, EC-COOL/F
WASHER LEVEL SWITCH E39 EL-WARN
E68 ALTERNATOR (GA engine) E71 EL-CHARGE
E88 ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) E78 BR-ABS
F9 ALTERNATOR (QG16, QG18, SR20, CD engine) F10 EL-CHARGE
GROUND DISTRIBUTION
EL-24

Bulb Replacement
The headlamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replace-
able halogen bulb. The bulb can be replaced from the engine
compartment side without removing the headlamp body.

Grasp only the plastic base when handling the bulb.
Never touch the glass envelope.
1. Disconnect the battery cable.
2. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise until it is free
from the headlamp reflector, and then remove it.
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the back side of the
bulb.
4. Remove the headlamp bulb carefully. Do not shake or rotate
the bulb when removing it.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not leave headlamp reflector without bulb for a long
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering head-
lamp body may affect the performance of the headlamp.
Remove headlamp bulb from the headlamp reflector just
before a replacement bulb is installed.
Aiming Adjustment
When performing headlamp aiming adjustment, use an aiming
machine, aiming wall screen or headlamp tester. Aimers should
be in good repair, calibrated and operated in accordance with
respective operation manuals.
If any aimer is not available, aiming adjustment can be done as
follows:
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.
b. Place vehicle and tester on one and same flat surface.
c. See that there is no-load in vehicle (coolant, engine oil
filled up to correct level and full fuel tank) other than the
driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver’s position).
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to“0”when performing aiming
adjustment on vehicles equipped with headlamp aiming
control.
SEL995K Rubber
capOpenBulb cover
Lock
Push
to
remove
SEL466V
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Conventional Type—
EL-70