1999 NISSAN PRIMERA fuel consumption

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

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.
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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

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.
(continued on next page)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-94