1999 NISSAN PRIMERA check engine light

Aiming Adjustment
Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the follow-
ing.
a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
b. Place vehicle on level ground.
c. Check that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of
coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools).
Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver’s seat.
1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of the
fog lamp lens as shown at left.
2. Turn front fog lamps ON.
3. Adjust front fog lamps so that the top edge of the high inten-
sity zone is 100 mm (4 in) below the height of the fog lamp
centers as shown at left.

When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the head-
lamps and opposite fog lamp.
Bulb Specifications
Item Wattage (W)
Front fog lamp 55
NEL553 Aiming adjusting screw
MEL327G
7.6 m (25 ft)
Screen
Main axis of light
MEL328G Vertical centerline
ahead of left fog lamp
Car
axis Top edge of high
intensity zoneVertical centerline
ahead of right
fog lamp
Floor to center
of foglamp lens
(height of fog
lamp centers)
.100 (4).100 (4)
High-intensity areas
Unit: mm (in)
FRONT FOG LAMP
EL-111

Trouble Diagnoses
WORK FLOW
CHECK IN
Listen to customer complaints or request. (Get symptoms)
TROUBLEKEY SERVICE REQUEST (Additional key ID registration)
Verify the security indicator and MI*.INITIALISATION
(Refer to CONSULT-II opera-
tion manual NATS.)
Using the CONSULT-II program card for NATS check the
“SELF-DIAG RESULTS”with CONSULT-II.
Self-diagnostic results referring to NATS, but no informa-
tion about engine self-diagnostic results is displayed on
CONSULT-II.
Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
Repair NATS.
(If necessary, carry out“C/U INITIALIZATION”with CON-
SULT-II.)
Turn ignition switch“ON”.
Erase the NATS“SELF-DIAG RESULTS”by using CON-
SULT-II. (Touch“ERASE”.)
Start the engine.
NGVerify no lighting up of the security indicator.
OK
CHECK OUT
Perform running test with CONSULT-II in engine“SELF-
DIAG RESULTS”mode.
NGVerify“NO DTC IS DETECTED”displayed on the CON-
SULT-II screen.
OK
CHECK OUT
Self-diagnostic results referring to NATS and“DON’T
ERASE BEFORE CHECKING ENG DIAG”are displayed
on CONSULT-II.
(This means that engine trouble data has been detected
in ECM.)
Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
Repair NATS according to self-diagnostic results refer-
ringtoNATS.
(If necessary, carry out“C/U INITIALIZATION”with
CONSULT-II.)
Do not erase the NATS“SELF-DIAG RESULTS”by
using CONSULT-II.
Check the engine“SELF-DIAG RESULTS”with CON-
SULT-II by using the CONSULT-II generic program card.
(Engine diagnostic software included)
OK

Repair engine control system (Refer to EC section.)
when self-diagnostic results except“NATS MALFUNC-
TION”are detected. When only“NATS MALFUNCTION”
is detected, erase the self-diagnostic results and go to
the next step.
Start the engine. Does the engine start properly?NG
Erase the NATS and engine“SELF-DIAG RESULTS”by
using the CONSULT-II program card for NATS and
generic program card.
Start the engine.






















NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
EL-349

SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART 1
(Self-diagnosis related item)
SYMPTOMDisplayed“SELF-DIAG
RESULTS”on
CONSULT-II screenDIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE
(Reference page)SYSTEM
(Malfunctioning part or mode)REFERENCE PART
NO. OF ILLUSTRATION
ON NEXT PAGE

Security indicator
lighting up*

Engine does not startECM INT CIRC-IMMUPROCEDURE 1
(EL-352)ECM B

Security indicator
lighting up*

Engine does not startCHAIN OF ECM-IMMUPROCEDURE 2
(EL-353)Open circuit in battery voltage
line of IMMU circuitC1
Open circuit in ignition line of
IMMU circuitC2
Open circuit in ground line of
IMMU circuitC3
Open circuit in communication
line between IMMU and ECMC4
Short circuit between IMMU and
ECM communication line and bat-
tery voltage lineC4
Short circuit between IMMU and
ECM communication line and
ground lineC4
ECM B
IMMU A
DIFFERENCE OF KEYPROCEDURE 3
(EL-355)Unregistered key D
IMMU A
CHAIN OF IMMU-KEYPROCEDURE 4
(EL-356)Malfunction of key ID chip E
IMMU A
Open circuit in ground line of
dongle circuitC6
Open or short circuit in communi-
cation line between IMMU and
dongle unitC5
Dongle control unit G
ID DISCORD, IMM-ECMPROCEDURE 5
(EL-358)System initialisation has not yet
been completed.F
ECM B
LOCK MODEPROCEDURE 7
(EL-361)LOCK MODE D

MI staying ON
Security indicator
lighting up*DON’T ERASE
BEFORE CHECKING
ENG DIAGWORK FLOW
(EL-349)Engine trouble data and NATS
trouble data have been detected
in ECM.—
*: When NATS detects trouble, the security indicator lights up while ignition key is in the“ON”position.
*: When the vehicle is equipped with dongle unit (RHD models for Europe), the security indicator blinks 6 times just after ignition switch is turned
to ON. Then the security indicator lights up while ignition key is in the“ON”position.
NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont’d)
EL-350

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
—With security indicator on dashboard—
“SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
Check 10A fuse [No.16 , located in the
fuse block (J/B)].
OK
NG
Replace fuse.
NATS INITIALISATION
1) Install the 10A fuse.
2) Perform initialisation with
CONSULT-II.
For the operation of
initialisation, refer to“CON-
SULT-II operation manual
NATS”.
Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
Start engine and turn ignition switch
“OFF”.
Check the security ind. lighting.
NG
OK
INSPECTION END
Check voltage between security indica-
tor lamp connector terminal

2and
ground.
Voltage: Battery voltage
OK
NG
Check harness for open
or short between fuse
and security indicator
lamp.
CHECK INDICATOR LAMP.
OK
NG
Replace indicator lamp.
CHECK NATS IMMU FUNCTION.
1. Connect NATS IMMU connector.
2. Disconnect security indicator lamp
connector.
3. Check continuity between NATS
IMMU terminal

6and ground.
Continuity should exist intermit-
tently.
OK
NG
NATS IMMU is malfunc-
tioning. Replace IMMU.
Perform initialisa-
tion with CON-
SULT-II.
For the operation
of initialisation,
refer to“CON-
SULT-II operation
manual NATS”.
Check harness for open or short
between security indicator and NATS
IMMU.
YEL482B
Security indicator
lamp connector
YEL483B
IMMU connector









NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont’d)
EL-359

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
—With security indicator built-in combination
meter—
“SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
Check 10A fuse [No.16 , located in the
fuse block (J/B)].
OK
NG
Replace fuse.
NATS INITIALISATION
1) Install the 10A fuse.
2) Perform initialisation with
CONSULT-II.
For the operation of
initialisation, refer to“CON-
SULT-II operation manual
NATS”.
Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
Start engine and turn ignition switch
“OFF”.
Check the security ind. lighting.
NG
OK
INSPECTION END
Check voltage between combination
meter connector terminal

2and
ground.
Voltage: Battery voltage
OK
NG
Check harness for open
or short between fuse
and combination meter.
CHECK INDICATOR LAMP.
OK
NG
Replace combination
meter.
CHECK NATS IMMU FUNCTION.
1. Connect NATS IMMU connector.
2. Disconnect combination meter con-
nector.
3. Check continuity between NATS
IMMU terminal

6and ground.
Continuity should exist intermit-
tently.
OK
NG
NATS IMMU is malfunc-
tioning. Replace IMMU.
Perform initialisa-
tion with CON-
SULT-II.
For the operation
of initialisation,
refer to“CON-
SULT-II operation
manual NATS”.
Check harness for open or short
between combination meter and NATS
IMMU.
YEL037D
YEL483B
IMMU connector









NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont’d)
EL-360

IAlways use new valve oil seal.
Refer to OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT.
IBefore installing valve oil seal, install valve spring seat.
IInstall valve spring (uneven pitch type) with its narrow
pitched side toward cylinder head side (paint mark).
IAfter installing valve component parts, tap valve stem tip
with plastic hammer to assure a proper fit.
7. Check hydraulic lash adjusters.
a. Push rocker arm at hydraulic lash adjuster location, and see if
rocker arm moves. If it moves at least 1 mm (0.04 in), it indi-
cates that there is air in the high pressure chamber.
Noise will be emitted from hydraulic lash adjuster if engine is
started without bleeding air.
b. Remove hydraulic lash adjuster and dip in a container filled
with engine oil. While pushing plunger as shown in figure,
lightly push check ball using a thin rod. Air is completely bled
when plunger no longer moves.
Air cannot be bled from this type of lash adjuster by running
the engine.
8. Install rocker arms, shims, rocker arm guides and hydraulic
lash adjusters.
CAUTION:
Install all parts in their original positions.
9. Select a suitable shim when replacing any of the following
parts with a new one: Cylinder head, shim, rocker arm guide
and valve seat. Proceed as follows to select the shim of cor-
rect thickness.
a. Install valve component parts to cylinder head (Except shim).
IAlways replace rocker arm guide with a new one.
SEM085D Wide pitch
Narrow pitch
Paint mark
Cylinder head side
NEM146 Push
NEM147 Rod
Engine oil
SEM202D Rocker arm guide
Rocker arm
Shim
Hydraulic
lash adjuster
SEM364D Shim
Rocker arm guide
Valve collet
Valve spring
retainer
Valve spring
Valve spring seat
Valve oil sealValve
CYLINDER HEADSR20DE
Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-98

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:
lVehicle vibration
lHeat sensitive
lFreezing
lWater intrusion
lElectrical load
lCold 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.Gently
shake each connector and harness while monitoring the system for the incident you are trying to duplicate.
This test may indicate a loose or poor electrical connection.
Hint
Connectors can be exposed to moisture. It is possible to get a thin film of corrosion on the connector ter-
minals. 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 Vibration test
Shake gently.
Bend gently.Tap gently.
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS
FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
GI-25

***: Not applicable
NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
Evaporative emission canister purge control
valveEVAP canister purge control
valveCanister purge cut valve
Evaporative emission canister vent control
valveEVAP canister vent control
valve***
Evaporative emission canister purge volume
control valveEVAP canister purge volume
control valveCanister purge control valve
Evaporative emission control system pres-
sure sensorEVAP control system pres-
sure sensor***
Evaporative emission shut valve EVAP shut valve Shutoff valve
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
valveEGRC-solenoid valve EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor EGR temperature sensor Exhaust gas temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable
read only memoryFEEPROM ***
Flash erasable programmable read only
memoryFEPROM ***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS ***
Flexible fuel system FF system ***
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
valveIACV-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 module ICM ***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air temperature sensor IATS Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator MI Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure/Barometric pres-
sure switch solenoid valveMAP/BARO switch solenoid
valve***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
ISO 15031-2 TERMINOLOGY LIST
ISO 15031-2 Terminology List (Cont'd)
GI-52