2000 NISSAN PATROL coolant temperature

Diagnostic Procedure
1 CHECK ECTS POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
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3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Check voltage between ECTS terminal 2 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF401Y
OK or NG
OKcGO TO 3.
NGcGO TO 2.
2 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors E230, F12
+Harness for open or short between engine control temperature sensor and ECM
cRepair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
3 CHECK ECTS GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Check harness continuity between ECTS terminal 1 and engine ground. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OKcGO TO 5.
NGcGO TO 4.
DTC 0103 COOLANT TEMP SENZD30DDTi
EC-1094

4 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors E230, F12
+Harness connectors F6, M51
+Harness connectors M88, E106
+Harness for open or short between engine coolant temperature sensor and ECM
+Harness for open or short between engine coolant temperature sensor and TCM (Transmission control module)
cRepair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5 CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor from the engine.
2. Check resistance between ECTS terminals 1 and 2 as shown in the figure.
SEF304X
OK or NG
OKcGO TO 6.
NGcReplace engine coolant temperature sensor.
6 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-1076.
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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-1095

Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Cooling fan con-
trolCooling fan relay Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner ªONº signal
The ECM controls the cooling fan corresponding to the vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, air con-
ditioner ON signal. The control system has 2-step control [ON/OFF].
OPERATION
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
AIR COND SIG+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineAir conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates.)ON
COOLING FAN+When cooling fan is stopped. OFF
+When cooling fan operates. ON
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EC-1105

ECM Terminals and Reference Value
Specification 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 damage the
ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
14 L Cooling fan relayEngine is running.
Cooling fan is not operatingBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
Engine is running.
Cooling fan is operatingApproximately 0.1V
On Board Diagnosis Logic
This diagnosis continuously monitors the engine coolant temperature.
If 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.
Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
+Cooling fan does not operate properly (Overheat).
+Cooling fan system does not operate properly (Overheat).
+Engine coolant was not added to the system using the proper
filling method.+Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or shorted.)
+Cooling fan
+Radiator hose
+Radiator
+Radiator cap
+Water pump
+Thermostat
+Fan belt
+Engine coolant temperature sensor
For more information, refer to ªMAIN 12 CAUSES OF
OVERHEATINGº, EC-1116.
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 LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDSº).
2) After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
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Overall Function Check
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling
fan. During this check, a DTC might not be confirmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Seri-
ous burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Carefully remove the cap
by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to
escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-II
1) Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is
below the proper range, skip the following steps and go to
ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-1109.
2) Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If cus-
tomer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to
ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-1109.
3) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4) Perform ªCOOLING FANº in ªACTIVE TESTº mode with
CONSULT-II and make sure that cooling fans operate when
touching ªHIGHº or ªLOWº.
If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-1109.
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
1) Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is
below the proper range, skip the following steps and go to
ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-1109.
2) Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If cus-
tomer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to
ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-1109.
3) Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness con-
nector.
4) Connect 150Wresistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
5) Start engine and make sure that cooling fan operates.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
6) If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-1109.
AEC640
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MEC475B
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3 CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
3. Connect 150Wresistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
4. Restart engine and make sure that cooling fan operates.
MEC475B
OK or NG
OKcGO TO 12.
NGcGO TO 4.
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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-1110

15 CHECK THERMOSTAT
1. Remove thermostat.
2. Check valve seating condition at normal room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
3. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
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Valve opening temperature:
82ÉC (180ÉF) [standard] (Models for cold areas)
76.5ÉC (170ÉF) [standard] (Models for except cold areas)
Valve lift:
More than 10 mm/95ÉC (0.394 in/203ÉF)
4. Check if valve is closed at 5ÉC (9ÉF) below valve opening temperature. For details, refer to LC section, ªThermostatº.
OK or NG
OKcGO TO 16.
NGcReplace thermostat.
16 CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor.
2. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals 1 and 2 as shown in the figure.
SEF304X
OK or NG
OKcGO TO 17.
NGcReplace engine coolant temperature sensor.
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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-1115

17 CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to ªMAIN 12 CAUSES OF OVERHEATINGº, EC-1116.
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Main 12 Causes of Overheating
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1+Blocked radiator
+Blocked condenser
+Blocked radiator grille
+Blocked bumper+Visual No blocking Ð
2+Coolant mixture+Coolant tester 30 - 50% coolant mixture See ªRECOMMENDED
FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTSº in MA section.
3+Coolant level+Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and
radiator filler neckSee ªChanging Engine
Coolantº, ªENGINE MAIN-
TENANCEº in MA sec-
tion.
4+Radiator cap+Pressure tester 78 - 98 kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0
kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
59 - 98 kPa (0.59 - 0.98
bar, 0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm
2,
9 - 14 psi) (Limit)See ªSystem Checkº,
ªENGINE COOLING SYS-
TEMº in LC section.
ON*2 5+Coolant leaks+Visual No leaks See ªSystem Checkº,
ªENGINE COOLING SYS-
TEMº in LC section.
ON*2 6+Thermostat+Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot. See ªThermostatº and
ªRadiatorº, ªENGINE
COOLING SYSTEMº in
LC section.
ON*1 7+Cooling fan+Visual Operating See ªDTC 0208 OVER
HEATº, EC-1105.
OFF 8+Combustion gas leak+Color checker chemical
tester 4 gas analyzerNegative Ð
ON*3 9+Coolant temperature
gauge+Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when drivingÐ
+Coolant overflow to res-
ervoir tank+Visual No overflow during driving
and idlingSee ªChanging Engine
Coolantº, ªENGINE MAIN-
TENANCEº in MA sec-
tion.
OFF*4 10+Coolant return from res-
ervoir tank to radiator+Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee ªENGINE MAINTE-
NANCEº in MA section.
OFF 11+Cylinder head+Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)See ªInspectionº, ªCYLIN-
DER HEADº in EM sec-
tion.
12+Cylinder block and pis-
tons+Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSee ªInspectionº, ªCYLIN-
DER BLOCKº in EM sec-
tion.
*1: Engine running at idle.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to ªOVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISº in LC section.
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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-1116