Fail-safe Chart=NBEC0040The ECM enters fail-safe mode, if any of the following malfunctions is detected due to the open or short cir-
cuit. When the ECM enters the fail-safe mode, the MIL illuminates.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0100 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0115 Engine coolant temperature
sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time after
turning ignition switch ªONº or ªSTARTº.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or Start40ÉC (104ÉF)
More than approx. 4 minutes
after ignition ON or Start80ÉC (176ÉF)
Except as shown above40 - 80ÉC (104 - 176ÉF)
(Depends on the time)
P0120 Throttle position sensor cir-
cuitThrottle position will be determined based on the injected fuel amount and the
engine speed.
Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
P1335 Crankshaft position sensor
(REF) circuitCompression TDC signal (120É signal) is controlled by camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) signal and crankshaft position sensor (POS) signal. Ignition timing will be
delayed 0É to 2É.
Unable to
access ECMECMECM fail-safe activating condition
The computing function of the ECM was judged to be malfunctioning.
When the fail-safe system activates (i.e., if the ECM detects a malfunction condi-
tion in the CPU of ECM), the MIL on the instrument panel lights to warn the driver.
However it is not possible to access ECM and DTC cannot be confirmed.
Engine control with fail-safe
When ECM fail-safe is operating, fuel injection, ignition timing, fuel pump operation,
IACV-AAC valve operation and cooling fan operation are controlled under certain
limitations.
ECM fail-safe operation
Engine speedEngine speed will not rise more than 3,000
rpm
Fuel injection Simultaneous multiport fuel injection system
Ignition timing Ignition timing is fixed at the preset valve
Fuel pumpFuel pump relay is ªONº when engine is running
and ªOFFº when engine stalls
IACV-AAC valve Full open
Replace ECM, if ECM fail-safe condition is confirmed.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Fail-safe Chart
EC-117
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
controlCrankshaft position sensor (REF)
circuit
22EC-510
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
circuitEC-334, 517
Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) circuit3EC-342
Mass air flow sensor circuit 1
122
222 2EC-150
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
circuit
3EC-192
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor circuit1 3 3 EC-169, 187
Throttle position sensor circuit 2 2 EC-174
Incorrect throttle position sensor
adjustment3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EC-101
Vehicle speed sensor circuit 2 3 3
3EC-417
Knock sensor circuit 2 EC-328
ECM 2233333 3 33EC-444, 117
Start signal circuit 2 EC-621
Park/Neutral position switch circuit 3 3
333 EC-604
Power steering oil pressure switch
circuit2 EC-634
Electrical load signal circuitEC-644
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-119
SYMPTOM
Reference
section
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
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System Ð
NATS)11EC-74 or EL
section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NBEC0042Remarks:
ISpecification data are reference values.
ISpecification data are output/input values which are detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly related to their components signals/values/operations.
i.e. Adjust ignition timing with a timing light before monitoring IGN TIMING, because the monitor may show the specification data in
spite of the ignition timing not being adjusted to the specification data. This IGN TIMING monitors the data calculated by the ECM
according to the signals input from the camshaft position sensor and other ignition timing related sensors.
IIf the real-time diagnosis results are NG and the on board diagnostic system results are OK when diagnosing the mass air flow sensor,
first check to see if the fuel pump control circuit is normal.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ENG SPEED
CKPS´RPM (POS)ITachometer: Connect
IRun engine and compare tachometer indication with the CONSULT-II
value.Almost the same speed as
the CONSULT-II value.
POS COUNTIEngine: Running 179 - 181
MAS A/F SE-B1IEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 1.2 - 1.8V
2,500 rpm 1.6 - 2.2V
COOLAN TEMP/SIEngine: After warming up More than 70ÉC (158ÉF)
HO2S1 (B1)
HO2S1 (B2)
IEngine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm0 - 0.3V+,Approx. 0.6 -
1.0V
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
HO2S1 MNTR (B2)LEAN+,RICH
Changes more than 5 times
during 10 seconds.
HO2S2 (B1)
HO2S2 (B2)
IEngine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm0 - 0.3V+,Approx. 0.6 -
1.0V
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)LEAN+,RICH
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-122
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
VHCL SPEED SEITurn drive wheels and compare speedometer indication with the CON-
SULT-II valueAlmost the same speed as
the CONSULT-II value
BATTERY VOLTIIgnition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14V
THRTL POS SENIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engineThrottle valve: fully closed 0.15 - 0.85V
IEngine: After warming up
IIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve: fully opened 3.5 - 4.7V
START SIGNALIIgnition switch: ON,START,ON OFF,ON,OFF
CLSD THL POS
CLSD THL/P SWIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engineThrottle valve: Idle position ON
Throttle valve: Slightly open OFF
AIR COND SIGIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engineAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº OFF
Air conditioner switch: ªONº
(Compressor operates.)ON
P/N POSI SWIIgnition switch: ONShift lever: ªPº or ªNº ON
Except above OFF
PW/ST SIGNALIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engineSteering wheel in neutral position
(forward direction)OFF
The steering wheel is turned ON
IGNITION SWIIgnition switch: ON,OFF,ON ON,OFF,ON
INJ PULSE-B2
INJ PULSE-B1IEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2.4 - 3.2 msec
2,000 rpm 1.9 - 2.8 msec
B/FUEL SCHDLIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2.0 - 3.2 msec
2,000 rpm 1.4 - 2.6 msec
IGN TIMINGIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 15ɱ5É BTDC
2,000 rpm More than 25É BTDC
IACV-AAC/VIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2 - 10 step
2,000 rpm Ð
PURG VOL C/VIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 0 %
2,000 rpm Ð
A/F ALPHA-B2
A/F ALPHA-B1IEngine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm54 - 155%
EVAP SYS PRESIIgnition switch: ON Approx. 3.4V
AIR COND RLYIAir conditioner switch: OFF,ON OFF,ON
FUEL PUMP RLYIIgnition switch is turned to ON (Operates for 5 seconds)
IEngine running and crankingON
Except as shown above OFF
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode (Cont'd)
EC-123
TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
42 B/Y Start signal[Ignition switch ªONº]Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch ªSTARTº]9 - 12V
43 R Ignition switch[Ignition switch ªOFFº]0V
[Ignition switch ªONº]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
44 L PNP switch[Ignition switch ªONº]
IGear position is ªPº or ªNº.Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch ªONº]
IExcept the above gear positionBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
45 B/RAir conditioner switch
signal[Engine is running]
IBoth A/C switch and blower switch are ªONº.Approximately 0V
[Engine is running]
IA/C switch is ªOFFº.Approximately 5V
47 R/BPower steering oil
pressure switch[Engine is running]
ISteering wheel is being turned.0 - 1.0V
[Engine is running]
ISteering wheel is not being turned.Approximately 5V
48 B ECM ground[Engine is running]
IIdle speedEngine ground
51 BR A/C cut signal[Engine is running]
IAir conditioner is operating.0 - 0.5V
52 PU Electrical load signal[Engine is running]
IRear window defogger: ON
IHi-beam headlamp: ONBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
IElectrical load: OFF0V
55 W/BSwirl control valve con-
trol vacuum check
switch[Engine is running]
IIdle speed
IEngine coolant temperature is between 15 to
50ÉC (59 to 122ÉF).Approximately 5V
[Engine is running]
IIdle speed
IEngine coolant temperature is above 55ÉC
(131ÉF).0 - 1.0V
56 OR/LThrottle position switch
(Closed position)[Engine is running]
IAccelerator pedal fully releasedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
IAccelerator pedal depressedApproximately 0V
57 B ECM ground[Engine is running]
IIdle speedEngine ground
58 B/P Sensors' ground[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IIdle speedApproximately 0V
59 BFuel level sensor
ground[Engine is running]
IIdle speedApproximately 0V
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ECM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
EC-131
SEF243Y
SEF175Y
PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION DNBEC0054S04CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
With CONSULT-IINBEC0054S04021) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
If engine cannot be started, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-155.
3) Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
4) Check the voltage of MAS AIR/FL SE with ªDATA MONITORº.
5) Increases engine speed to about 4,000 rpm.
6) Monitor the linear voltage rise in response to engine speed
increases.
If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-155.
If OK, go to following step.
7) Maintain the following conditions for at least 10 consecutive
seconds.
ENG SPEED More than 2,000 rpm
THRTL POS SEN More than 3V
Selector lever Suitable position
Driving location Driving vehicle uphill (Increased engine load)
will help maintain the driving conditions
required for this test.
8) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-155.
SEF534P
Overall Function CheckNBEC0055PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION DNBEC0055S01Use this procedure to check the overall function of the mass air flow
sensor circuit. During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be con-
firmed.
With GSTNBEC0055S01011) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2) Select ªMODE 1º with GST.
3) Check the mass air flow sensor signal with ªMODE 1º.
4) Check for linear mass air flow sensor signal value rise in
response to increases to about 4,000 rpm in engine speed.
5) If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-155.
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DTC P0100 MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAFS)
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-153
3 CHECK ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2. Check voltage between absolute pressure sensor terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF299X
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Repair harness or connectors.
4 CHECK ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Check harness continuity between absolute pressure sensor terminal 3 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
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©GO TO 5.
5 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
IHarness for open or short between ECM and absolute pressure sensor
IHarness for open or short between TCM (Transmission Control Module) and absolute pressure sensor
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
6 CHECK ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 80 and absolute pressure sensor terminal 2.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 7.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
DTC P0105 ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-162
SEF962Y
SEF012P
Component DescriptionNBEC0064The intake air temperature sensor is mounted to the air duct hous-
ing. The sensor detects intake air temperature and transmits a sig-
nal to the ECM.
The temperature sensing unit uses a thermistor which is sensitive
to the change in temperature. Electrical resistance of the thermistor
decreases in response to the temperature rise.
Intake air
temperature ÉC (ÉF)Voltage* V Resistance kW
20 (68) 3.5 2.1 - 2.9
80 (176) 1.23 0.27 - 0.38
*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminal 64
(Intake air temperature sensor) and body ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/
output voltage. Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's
transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as
the ground.
On Board Diagnosis LogicNBEC0065Malfunction is detected when
(Malfunction A)an excessively low or high voltage from the sen-
sor is sent to ECM,
(Malfunction B)rationally incorrect voltage from the sensor is sent
to ECM, compared with the voltage signal from engine coolant
temperature sensor.
Possible CauseNBEC0428IHarness or connectors
(The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
IIntake air temperature sensor
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBEC0066Perform ªPROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION Aº first. If 1st trip
DTC cannot be confirmed, perform ªPROCEDURE FOR MAL-
FUNCTION Bº.
NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 10 seconds
before conducting the next test.
DTC P0110 INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Component Description
EC-164