1999 NISSAN PRIMERA Oil engine

If results are unsatisfactory, perform Fuel Pressure Regulator
Check, EC-QG-30.
Fuel Pressure Regulator CheckNCEC00261. Stop engine and disconnect fuel pressure regulator vacuum
hose from intake manifold.
2. Plug intake manifold with a rubber cap.
3. Connect variable vacuum source to fuel pressure regulator.
4. Start engine and read indication of fuel pressure gauge as
vacuum is changed.
Fuel pressure should decrease as vacuum increases. If results
are unsatisfactory, replace fuel pressure regulator.
Injector
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNCEC00271. Release fuel pressure to zero.
2. Remove fuel tube assemblies in numerical sequence as
shown in the Figure at left.
3. Expand and remove clips securing fuel injectors.
4. Extract fuel injectors straight from fuel tubes.
IBe careful not to damage injector nozzles during removal.
IDo not bump or drop fuel injectors.
IDo not disassemble or adjust fuel injectors.
5. Install fuel injectors.
Carefully install O-rings, including the one used with the pres-
sure regulator.
IUse bare hands to install O-rings. Do not wear gloves.
IApply a coat of engine oil (with a low viscosity of 5W-30,
etc.) to O-rings before installation.
IDo not use solvent to clean O-rings and other parts.
IMake sure that O-rings and other parts are clean and free
from foreign particles.
IBe careful not to damage O-rings with service tools or
finger nails. Do not expand or twist O-rings. If stretched,
do not insert them into fuel tubes immediately after
stretching.
IAlways insert O-rings straight into fuel tubes. Do not tilt
or rotate them during installation.
6. Position clips in grooves on fuel injectors.
IMake sure that protrusions of fuel injectors are aligned
with cutouts of clips after installation.
SEF718B
SEF926W
SEF927W
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREQG16I18DE
Fuel Pressure Regulator Check
EC-30

ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
NCEC0034S02
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
D ATA
MONITORD ATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STA-
TUSSRT
WORK
SUP-
PORTDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUTCamshaft position
(PHASE) sensorXX X X
Mass air flow sensor X X X
Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensorXX X XX
Heated oxygen sensor 1
(Front)X X X XXX
Heated oxygen sensor 2
(rear)X X X XXX
Vehicle speed sensor or
ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit)XX X X
Throttle position sensor X X X
EGR temperature sensor
(If so equipped)XXX
Intake air temperature
sensorXXX
Crankshaft position sen-
sor (POS)XX X X
Knock sensor X
Ignition switch (start sig-
nal)XX
Closed throttle position
switch (throttle position
sensor signal)XX
Air conditioner switch X X
Refrigerant pressure sen-
sorXX
Park/Neutral position
(PNP) switchXXX
Power steering oil pres-
sure switchXX
Electrical load X X
Battery voltage X X
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG16I18DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-56

Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air condi-
tioner switch as determined by the air condition-
ing signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the PNP
switch signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of the power steer-
ing oil pressure switch determined by the power
steering oil pressure switch signal.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the electrical
load signal and/or lighting switch.
ON ... rear defogger is operating and/or lighting
switch is on.
OFF ... rear defogger is not operating and light-
ing switch is not on.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition
switch.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the heater
fan switch.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]qIIndicates the actual fuel injection pulse width
compensated by ECM according to the input
signals.IWhen the engine is stopped, a
certain computed value is indi-
cated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]IªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel injection
pulse width programmed into ECM, prior to any
learned on board correction.
IGN TIMING [BTDC]qIIndicates the ignition timing computed by ECM
according to the input signals.
IACV-AAC/V [step]qIIndicates the IACV-AAC valve control value
computed by ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]qIIndicates the mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle.IWhen the engine is stopped, a
certain value is indicated.
IThis data also includes the data
for the air-fuel ratio learning
control.
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates the air conditioner relay control condi-
tion determined by ECM according to the input
signals.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates the fuel pump relay control condition
determined by ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
INT/V SOL-B1
[ON/OFF]IThe control condition of the valve timing sole-
noid valve (determined by ECM according to the
input signal) is indicated.
ON ... Intake valve timing control operating
OFF ... Intake valve timing control not operating
COOLING FAN
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates the control condition of the cooling fan
determined by ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
HI ... High speed operation
LOW ... Low speed operation
OFF ... Stop
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG16I18DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-60

DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODENLEC1365S07
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]qqIThe signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor specification is displayed.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]IªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel injec-
tion pulse width programmed into ECM,
prior to any learned on board correction.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]qIIndicates the mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
IThis data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control.
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ACTIVE TEST MODENCEC0034S07
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJECTIONIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IChange the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IFuel injectors
IHeated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
IACV-AAC/V
OPENINGIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IChange the IACV-AAC valve
opening steps using CONSULT-
II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening steps.IHarness and connector
IIACV-AAC valve
ENG COOLANT
TEMPIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IChange the engine coolant tem-
perature indication using CON-
SULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IEngine coolant temperature sen-
sor
IFuel injectors
IGNITION TIMINGIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
ITiming light: Set
IRetard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IªBase Idle Air Volume Initializingº
(Refer to EC-QG-33.)
ICamshaft position sensor
(PHASE)
ICrankshaft position sensor
(POS)
IEngine component parts and
installing conditions
POWER BAL-
ANCEIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IAir conditioner switch ªOFFº
IShift lever ªNº
ICut off each injector signal one
at a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.IHarness and connector
ICompression
IInjectors
IPower transistor
ISpark plugs
IIgnition coils
COOLING FANIIgnition switch: ON
ITurn the cooling fan ªONº and
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves and stops.IHarness and connector
ICooling fan motor
FUEL PUMP
RELAYIIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
ITurn the fuel pump relay ªONº
and ªOFFº using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.IHarness and connector
IFuel pump relay
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG16I18DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-62

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-QG-336
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-QG-30
Injector circuit11232 22 2EC-QG-319
Evaporative emission system334444444 4EC-QG-25
Air Positive crankcase ventilation
system334444444 41EC-QG-28
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 3 31111 1EC-QG-32
IACV-AAC valve circuit112332222 2 2EC-QG-274
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjust-
ment33111 11 1EC-QG-32
Ignition circuit11222 22 2EC-QG-323
EGR* EGR volume control valve circuit2233 3EC-QG-252
EGR system212333223 3EC-QG-244,
252, 305
Main power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 2EC-QG-103
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2HAsection
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*: If so equipped
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG16I18DE
Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-82

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
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2 EC-QG-232
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2 3 EC-QG-238
Mass air flow sensor circuit11222 22 2EC-QG-110
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) circuit1232 22 2EC-QG-132
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit112323223 2EC-QG-120
Throttle position sensor circuit 1 222222 2EC-QG-125
Incorrect throttle position sensor adjust-
ment31 11111 1EC-QG-72
Vehicle speed sensor circuit or ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit) cir-
cuit2 3 3 3 EC-QG-267
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-QG-228
ECM 22333333333EC-QG-282,
81
Start signal circuit 2 EC-QG-332
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-QG-313
Power steering oil pressure switch circuit 2 3 3 EC-QG-342
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 EC-QG-351
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG16I18DE
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-83

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
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG16I18DE
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-84

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-QG-289
Coolant level (low)/
Contaminated coolantMA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG16I18DE
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-85