Introduction
The engine has an ECM to control major systems such as fuel
injection control, fuel injection timing control, glow control
system, etc. The ECM accepts input signals from sensors and
instantly drives electronic control fuel injection pump. It is essen-
tial that both input and output signals are proper and stable. At
the same time, it is important that there are no problems such as
vacuum leaks, or other problems with the engine.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a problem that occurs inter-
mittently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this
case, careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the
replacement of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the problems. A
road test with CONSULT-II or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the ªWork Flowº, EC-1047.
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The
customer can supply good information about such problems,
especially intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present
and under what conditions they occur. A ªDiagnostic Worksheetº
like the example on next page should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for ªconventionalº problems first.
This will help troubleshoot driveability problems on an electroni-
cally controlled engine vehicle.
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction
of engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can
make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a problem. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a
customer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one shown below in order
to organize all the information for troubleshooting.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONZD30DDTi
EC-1045
DESCRIPTION FOR WORK FLOW
STEP DESCRIPTION
STEP IGet detailed information about the conditions and the environment when the incident/symptom occurred using
the ªDIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETº, EC-1045.
STEP IIBefore confirming the concern, check and write down (print out using CONSULT-II) the DTC, then erase the
DTC. Refer to EC-1032.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-1076.
Study the relationship between the cause, specified by DTC, and the symptom described by the customer. (The
ªSymptom Matrix Chartº will be useful. Refer to EC-1055.) Also check related service bulletins for information.
STEP IIITry to confirm the symptom and under what conditions the incident occurs.
The ªDIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEETº is useful to verify the incident. Connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle in DATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) mode and check real time diagnosis results.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-1076.
If the malfunction code is detected, skip STEP IV and perform STEP V.
STEP IVTry to detect the DTC by driving in (or performing) the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº. Check and read the DTC
by using CONSULT-II.
During the DTC verification, be sure to connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle in DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)
mode and check real time diagnosis results.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-1076.
In case the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº is not available, perform the ªOverall Function Checkº instead. The
DTC cannot be displayed by this check, however, this simplified ªcheckº is an effective alternative.
The ªNGº result of the ªOverall Function Checkº is the same as the DTC detection.
STEP VTake the appropriate action based on the results of STEP I through IV.
If the malfunction code is indicated, proceed to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR DTC XXXX.
If the normal code is indicated, proceed to the Basic Inspection, EC-1049. Then perform inspections according to
the Symptom Matrix Chart. Refer to EC-1055.
STEP VIIdentify where to begin diagnosis based on the relationship study between symptom and possible causes.
Inspect the system for mechanical binding, loose connectors or wiring damage using (tracing) ªHarness Layoutsº.
Gently shake the related connectors, components or wiring harness with CONSULT-II set in ªDATA MONITOR
(AUTO TRIG)º mode.
Check the voltage of the related ECM terminals or monitor the output data from the related sensors with CON-
SULT-II. Refer to EC-1068 or EC-1065.
The ªDiagnostic Procedureº in EC section contains a description based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit
inspection is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnostic Procedure. For details, refer to GI section (ªCir-
cuit Inspectionº, ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº).
Repair or replace the malfunction parts.
If the malfunctioning part cannot be detected, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT
INCIDENTº, EC-1076.
STEP VIIOnce you have repaired the circuit or replaced a component, you need to run the engine in the same conditions
and circumstances which resulted in the customer's initial complaint.
Perform the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº and confirm the normal code (DTC No. 0505) is detected. If the inci-
dent is still detected in the final check, perform STEP VI by using a different method from the previous one.
Before returning the vehicle to the customer, be sure to erase the unnecessary (already fixed) DTC in ECM.
(Refer to EC-1032.)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONZD30DDTi
Work Flow (Cont'd)
EC-1048
CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE FUNCTION
CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC TEST
MODEDescription
C/U INITIALIZATION When replacing any of the following components, C/U initialization is necessary.
[NATS ignition key/IMMU/ECM/Dongle unit]
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Detected items (screen terms) are as shown in the chart below.
NOTE:
When any initialization is performed, all ID previously registered will be erased. So all NATS ignition
keys must be registered again.
The engine cannot be started with an unregistered key. In this case, the system may show ªDIFFER-
ENCE OF KEYº or ªLOCK MODEº as a self-diagnostic result on the CONSULT-II screen.
When initialization is performed (for RHD models), security indicator will flash six times to demon-
strate recognition of dongle unit ID.
HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
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NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EL-1170
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ITEM CHART
Detected items (Screen terms) Description Reference page
ECM INT CIRC-IMMUThe malfunction of ECM internal circuit of IMMU communication line is
detected.EL-1175
CHAIN OF ECM-IMMUCommunication impossible between ECM and IMMU.
(In rare case, ªCHAIN OF ECM-IMMUº might be stored during key regis-
tration procedure, even if the system is not malfunctioning.)EL-1176
DIFFERENCE OF KEYIMMU can receive the key ID signal but the result of ID verification
between key ID and IMMU is NG.EL-1178
CHAIN OF IMMU-KEYIMMU cannot receive the key ID signal. Otherwise, the registered ID sig-
nal from dongle unit cannot be received when the IMMU requests the
ID.EL-1179
ID DISCORD, IMM-ECMThe result of ID verification between IMMU and ECM is NG. System ini-
tialization is required.EL-1180
DON'T ERASE BEFORE CHECK-
ING ENG DIAGEngine trouble data and NATS trouble data have been detected in ECM. EL-1172
LOCK MODEWhen the starting operation is carried out 5 or more times consecutively
under the following conditions, NATS will shift the mode to one which
prevents the engine from being started.
+unregistered ignition key is used
+IMMU or ECM malfunctioningEL-1181
NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EL-1171
SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART 1
(Self-diagnosis related item)
SYMPTOMDisplayed ªSELF-DIAG
RESULTSº on CONSULT-II
screen.DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE
(Reference page)SYSTEM
(Malfunctioning
part or mode)REFERENCE PART NO.
OF ILLUSTRATION ON
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DIAGRAM
+Security indicator lighting
up*
+Engine does not startECM INT CIRC-IMMUPROCEDURE 1
(EL-1175)ECM B
CHAIN OF ECM-IMMUPROCEDURE 2
(EL-1176)In rare case, ªCHAIN OF
ECM-IMMU might be stored
during key registration
procedure, even if the sys-
tem is not malfunctioning.Ð
Open circuit in battery volt-
age line of IMMU circuitC1
Open circuit in ignition line
of IMMU circuitC2
Open circuit in ground line
of IMMU circuitC3
Open circuit in communica-
tion line between IMMU and
ECMC4
Short circuit between IMMU
and ECM communication
line and battery voltage lineC4
Short circuit between IMMU
and ECM communication
line and ground lineC4
ECM B
IMMU A
DIFFERENCE OF KEYPROCEDURE 3
(EL-1178)Unregistered key D
IMMU A
CHAIN OF IMMU-KEYPROCEDURE 4
(EL-1179)Malfunction of key ID chip E
IMMU A
Open circuit in ground line
of dongle unit circuitC6
Open or short circuit in
communication line between
IMMU and dongle unitC5
Dongle unit G
+Security indicator lighting
up*
+Engine hard to startID DISCORD, IMM-ECMPROCEDURE 5
(EL-1180)System initialization has not
yet been completed.F
ECM B
LOCK MODEPROCEDURE 6
(EL-1181)LOCK MODE D
+MIL staying ON
+Security indicator lighting
up*DON'T ERASE BEFORE
CHECKING ENG DIAGWORK FLOW
(EL-1172)Engine trouble data and
NATS trouble data have
been detected in ECMÐ
*: When NATS detects trouble, the security indicator lights up while ignition key is in the ªONº position.
*: When the vehicle is equipped with dongle unit, the security indicator blinks 6 times just after ignition switch is turned to ON. Then
the security indicator will light up while ignition key is in the ON position.
NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-1173
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Self-diagnostic results:
ªDIFFERENCE OF KEYº displayed on CONSULT-II screen
Confirm SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS ªDIFFERENCE OF
KEYº displayed on CONSULT-II
screen.
OK
PERFORM INITIALIZATION.
Perform initialization with CONSULT-II.
Re-register all NATS ignition key IDs.
For the initialization procedure, refer to
ªCONSULT-II operation manual NATSº.
Initialization
completedInitialization
with CON-
SULT-II
incomplete or
failed
c
+IMMU is mal-
functioning.
1. Replace
IMMU.
Ref. part No.
A
2. Perform initial-
ization with
CONSULT-II.
For the initial-
ization
procedure,
refer to ªCON-
SULT-II opera-
tion manual
NATSº.
Start engine.
END.
(The ignition key was unregistered.)
Ref. part No. D
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.
.
NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-1178
Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes)
Use the chart below to find out what each wiring diagram code
stands for.
Refer to the wiring diagram code in the alphabetical index to find
the location (Page number) of each wiring diagram.
Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
A/C,A HA Auto Air Conditioner
A/C,M HA Manual Air Conditioner
A/CCUT EC Air Conditioner Control
A/T AT A/T
ABS BR Anti-lock Brake System
ACC/SW EC Accelerator Switch (FC)
ACL/SW EC Accelerator Position Switch
APS EC Accelerator Position Sensor
ASCD EL Automatic Speed Control Device
AT/C EC A/T Control
BACK/L EL Back-up Lamp
BCDD EC BCDD System
BOOST EC Turbo Charger Boost Sensor
BRK/SW EC Brake Switch Signal
CHARGE EL Charging System
CHIME EL Warning Chime
CHOKE EC Automatic Choke
CKPS EC Crankshaft Position Sensor (OBD)
COOL/B HA Cool Box
COOL/F EC Cooling Fan Control
CORNER EL Cornering Lamp
DEF EL Rear Window Defogger
DIFF/L PD Differential Lock Control System
DTRL ELHeadlamp Ð With Daytime Light
System
ECMRLY EC ECM Relay
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
EGVC/V EC EGR Volume Control Valve
EXH ECExhaust Gas Control Valve Control
Solenoid Valve
F/FOG EL Front Fog Lamp
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump
FCUT EC Fuel Cut System
FICD EC IACV-FICD Solenoid Valve
FIPOT EC ISC-FI POT
FPCM EC Fuel Pump Control Module
GLOW EC Quick Glow System
HEATER HA Heater System
HEATUP EC Heat up SwitchCode Section Wiring Diagram Name
HLC EL Headlamp Wiper and Washer
HORN EL Horn
IGN EC Ignition Control System
ILL EL Illumination
INJPMP ECElectronic Control Fuel Injection
Pump
INT/V ECIntake Air Control Valve Control
Solenoid Valve
MAFS EC Mass Air Flow Sensor
MAIN ECMain Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit
METER ELSpeedometer, Tachometer, Temp.,
Oil and Fuel Gauges
MIL/DL EC Mil and Data Link Connectors
MULTI EL Multi-remote Control System
NATS EL Nissan Anti-Theft System
P/ANT EL Power Antenna
PNP/SW EC Park/Neutral Position Switch
POWER EL Power Supply Routing
R/COOL HA Rear Cooler System
R/FOG EL Rear Fog Lamp
R/HEAT HA Rear Heater System
REMOTE EL Audio (Remote Control Switch)
ROOM/L EL Interior Room Lamp
S/LOCK EL Power Door Lock Ð Super Lock
S/SIG EC Start Signal
S/TANK FE Sub Fuel Tank Control System
SHIFT AT A/T Shift Lock System
SRS RS Supplemental Restraint System
STAB RA Stabilizer Release Device
START EL Starting System
STOP/L EL Stop Lamp
SWL/V ECSwirl Control Valve Control Solenoid
Valve
TAIL/L EL Parking, License and Tail Lamps
TURN ELTurn Signal and Hazard Warning
Lamps
VSS EC Vehicle Speed Sensor
WARN EL Warning Lamps
WIRING DIAGRAM CODES (CELL CODES)
EL-1227
1. Warm up engine.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3.
Using CONSULT-II, make sure no error codes are indicated for
self-diagnosis items. Refer to EC section, ªFuel Pressure
Releaseº.
+Do not disconnect CONSULT-II until the end of this opera-
tion; it will be used to check engine rpm and for error detec-
tion at the end of this operation.
4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
5. Remove the following parts.
+Intercooler cover
+Intercooler
+Throttle body
+Rocker cover
6. To prevent fuel from being injected during inspection, remove
fuel injection pump fuse [ENG CONT (20A)] from fuse box on
the right side of engine compartment.
7. Remove glow plugs from all the cylinders.
+Before removal, clean the surrounding area to prevent
entry of any foreign materials into the engine.
+Carefully remove glow plugs to prevent any damage or
breakage.
+
Handle with care to avoid applying any shock to glow plugs.
8. Install adapter (SST) to installation holes of glow plugs and
connect compression gauge for diesel engine.
:15-19Nzm (1.5 - 2.0 kg-m, 11 - 14 ft-lb)
9. Connect battery negative terminal.
10. Set the ignition switch to ªSTARTº and crank. When gauge
pointer stabilizes, read compression pressure and engine
rpm. Repeat the above steps for each cylinder.
+Always use a fully-charged battery to obtain specified
engine speed.
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)/rpm
Standard MinimumDifference limit between
cylinders
2,942 (29.42, 30.0, 427)/
2002,452 (24.52, 25.0, 356)/
200294 (2.94, 3.0, 43)/200
+When engine rpm is out of the specified range, check the
specific gravity of battery liquid. Measure again under cor-
rected conditions.
+If engine rpm exceeds the limit, check valve clearance and
combustion chamber components (valves, valve seats, cyl-
inder head gaskets, piston rings, pistons, cylinder bores, cyl-
inder block upper and lower surfaces) and measure again.
11. Complete this operation as follows:
a. Turn the ignition switch to ªOFFº.
b. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
c. Replace glow plug oil seals and install glow plugs.
d. Install fuel injection pump fuse [ENG CONT (20A)].
e. Connect battery negative terminal.
f. Using CONSULT-II make sure no error code is indicated for
items of self-diagnosis. Refer to EC section, ªTrouble Diag-
nosis Ð Indexº.
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MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSURE
TROUBLESHOOTINGZD
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