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![NISSAN ALMERA N16 2001 Electronic Repair Manual Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
SPILL/V [ÉCA]
j+The control position of spill valve (sent
from electronic control fuel injection
pump) is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT NISSAN ALMERA N16 2001 Electronic Repair Manual Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
SPILL/V [ÉCA]
j+The control position of spill valve (sent
from electronic control fuel injection
pump) is displayed.
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Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
SPILL/V [ÉCA]
j+The control position of spill valve (sent
from electronic control fuel injection
pump) is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]
jj+The power supply voltage of ECM is
displayed.
P/N POSI SW*1
[ON/OFF] (where
fitted)jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
park/neutral position switch signal.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
starter signal.+After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
stop lamp switch signal.
BRAKE SW2
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
brake pedal position switch signal.
IGN SW
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch signal.
MAS AIR/FL SE [V]
jj+The signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor is displayed.+When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
INT/A VOLUME [mg/]+The intake air volume computed from
the mass air flow sensor signal is dis-
played.
F/CUT SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]
j+The [ON/OFF] condition from decelera-
tion fuel cut signal (sent from electronic
control fuel injection pump) is displayed.
OFF´´´Fuel is cut off.
ON´´´Fuel is not cut off.
GLOW RLY
[ON/OFF]j+The glow relay control condition (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input
signal) is displayed.
COOLING FAN
[LOW/HI/OFF]
j+Indicates the control condition of the
cooling fans (determined by ECM
according to the input signal).
+LOW ... Operates at low speed.
HI ... Operates at high speed.
OFF ... Stopped.
BARO SEN [kPa]
jj+The barometric pressure (determined
by the signal voltage from the baromet-
ric pressure sensor built into the ECM)
is displayed.
EGR VOL CON/V
[step]
j+Indicates the EGR volume control value
computed by the ECM according to the
input signals.
+The opening becomes larger as the
value increases.
*1: On models not equipped with park/neutral position (PNP) switch, ªOFFº is always displayed regardless of gear shift position.
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-529
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ACTIVE TEST MODENJEC0629S05
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
COOLING FAN+Ignition switch: ON
+Operate the cooling fan at
ªLOWº, ªHIº speed and turn
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves at ªLOWº, ªHIº
speed and stops.+Harness and connector
+Cooling fan motor
+Cooling fan relay
EGR VOL
CONT/V+Ignition switch: ON
+Change EGR volume control
valve opening step using CON-
SULT-II.EGR volume control valve makes
an operating sound.+Harness and connector
+EGR volume control valve
GLOW RLY+Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
+Turn the glow relay ªONº and
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound.Glow relay makes the operating
sound.+Harness and connector
+Glow relay
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REAL TIME DIAGNOSIS IN DATA MONITOR MODENJEC0629S06CONSULT-II has two kinds of triggers and they can be selected by
touching ªSETTINGº in ªDATA MONITORº mode.
1) ªAUTO TRIGº (Automatic trigger):
+The malfunction will be identified on the CONSULT-II screen in
real time.
In other words, DTC will be displayed if the malfunction is
detected by ECM.
At the moment a malfunction is detected by ECM, ªMONITORº
in ªDATA MONITORº screen is changed to ªRecording Data ...
xx%º as shown at left, and the data after the malfunction detec-
tion is recorded. Then when the percentage reached 100%,
ªREAL-TIME DIAGº screen is displayed. If ªSTOPº is touched
on the screen during ª Recording Data ... xx%º, ªREAL-TIME
DIAGº screen is also displayed.
The recording time after the malfunction detection and the
recording speed can be changed by ªTRIGGER POINTº and
ªRecording Speedº. Refer to CONSULT-II OPERATION
MANUAL.
2) ªMANU TRIGº (Manual trigger):
+DTC will not be displayed automatically on CONSULT-II screen
even though a malfunction is detected by ECM.
DATA MONITOR can be performed continuously even though
a malfunction is detected.
Use these triggers as follows:
1) ªAUTO TRIGº
+While trying to detect the DTC by performing the ªDTC Confir-
mation Procedureº, be sure to select to ªDATA MONITOR
(AUTO TRIG)º mode. You can confirm the malfunction at the
moment it is detected.
+While narrowing down the possible causes, CONSULT-II
should be set in ªDATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)º mode, espe-
cially in case the incident is intermittent.
When you are inspecting the circuit by gently shaking (or twist-
ing) the suspicious connectors, components and harness in
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-530
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the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, the moment a malfunction
is found the DTC will be displayed. Refer to GI-22, ªIncident
Simulation Testsº.
2) ªMANU TRIGº
+If the malfunction is displayed as soon as ªDATA MONITORº
is selected, reset CONSULT-II to ªMANU TRIGº. By selecting
ªMANU TRIGº you can monitor and store the data. The data
can be utilized for further diagnosis, such as a comparison with
the value for the normal operating condition.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-531
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IntroductionNJEC0630The 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 essential 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 intermit-
tently 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 per-
formed. Follow the ªWork Flowº, EC-534.
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such problems, espe-
cially 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 electronically
controlled engine vehicle.
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DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETNJEC0630S01There 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.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONYD
EC-532
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Worksheet SampleNJEC0630S0101
MTBL0533
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONYD
Introduction (Cont'd)
EC-533
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Work FlowNJEC0631
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*1 EC-520
*2 If time data of ªSELF-DIAG
RESULTSº is other than ª0º, per-
form ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº,
EC-559.*3 If the incident cannot be verified,
perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº,
EC-559.
*4 If the on board diagnostic system
cannot be performed, check main
power supply and ground circuit.Refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
FOR POWER SUPPLYº, EC-560.
*5 If malfunctioning part cannot be
detected, perform ªTROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMIT-
TENT INCIDENTº, EC-559.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONYD
Work Flow
EC-534
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DESCRIPTION FOR WORK FLOWNJEC0631S01
STEP DESCRIPTION
STEP IGet detailed information about the conditions and the environment when the incident/symptom occurred using
the ªDIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETº, EC-532.
STEP IIBefore confirming the concern, check and write down (print out using CONSULT-II) the DTC, then erase the
DTC. Refer to EC-522.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-559.
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-541.) 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-559.
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-559.
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 PXXXX.
If the normal code is indicated, proceed to the Basic Inspection, EC-536. Then perform inspections according to
the Symptom Matrix Chart. Refer to EC-541.
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-554 or EC-551.
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-24, ªCircuit
Inspectionº.
Repair or replace the malfunction parts.
If the malfunctioning part cannot be detected, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT
INCIDENTº, EC-559.
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 P0000 or 0505) is detected. If the
incident 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-522.)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONYD
Work Flow (Cont'd)
EC-535
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Basic InspectionNJEC0632Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
+On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, set
lighting switch to the 1st position to light only small
lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem.
2. Check the current need for scheduled maintenance, especially for fuel filter and air cleaner filter. Refer to MA-4, ªPeri-
odic Maintenanceº.
3. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, or improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches, or cuts
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4. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
©GO TO 2.
2 PREPARATION FOR CHECKING IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
Connect CONSULT-II to the data link connector.
Without CONSULT-II
Install diesel tacho tester to the vehicle.
©GO TO 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONYD
Basic Inspection
EC-536