2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 EL page 71

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointHARD/NO START/RESTART
(EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE 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 DECELERATINGWarranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF
ENGINE CONTROL
Fuel cut system line*a, *c
EC-612
*b 1 1 1 1 *2
Accelerator position sensor circuit *a, *b 1 1 1 EC-577
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC)
circuit*a, *b
111111111EC-587
*d
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*2: Engine runs on after turning ignition switch OFF.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-545

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointROUGH 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?BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
Fuel cut system line*a, *c 1 1
EC-612
*b*2
Accelerator position sensor circuit *a, *b 1 1 EC-577
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) circuit*a, *b
1 1 1 1 EC-587
*d
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*2: Engine runs on after turning ignition switch OFF.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-546

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointHARD/NO START/RESTART
(EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE 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 DECELERATINGWarranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF
ENGINE CONTROL
Start signal circuit *a, *b1111EC-693 *3
Accelerator position switch (Idle)
circuit*a, *c 1 1 1 1 1
EC-577
*b 1 1 1 *4
Ignition switch circuit*a 1 111
EC-560
*b*5
Power supply for ECM circuit*a 1 111
EC-560
*b
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*3: Start control does not function.
*4: Accelerator position sensor NG signal is output.
*5: Engine does not stop.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-547

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointROUGH 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?BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
Start signal circuit *a, *b EC-693 *3
Accelerator position switch (Idle) circuit*a, *c
EC-577
*b 1 1 *4
Ignition switch circuit*a
EC-560
*b*5
Power supply for ECM circuit*a
1 1 EC-560
*b
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*3: Start control does not function.
*4: Accelerator position sensor NG signal is output.
*5: Engine does not stop.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-548

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointHARD/NO
START/RESTART
(EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE 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 DECELERATINGWarranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF
ENGINE CONTROL
EGR volume control valve circuit*a, *b
EC-686
*c 1 1 1 *6
Glow relay circuit*a 1111
EC-677*7
*b*8
ECM relay (Self-shutoff) circuit*a 1 111
EC-666
*b*9
ECM, Connector circuit *a, *b2222222222222EC-664,
604
Air conditioner relay circuit*a
EC-700*10
*b 1 *11
Air conditioner switch circuit*a, *c
EC-700*11
*b*12
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*6: Does not stop operating.
*7: Glow lamp does not turn on.
*8: Glow lamp does not turn off.
*9: Ground short makes engine unable to stop.
*10: Air conditioner does not operate.
*11: Air conditioner does not stop operating.
*12: Air conditioner does not work.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-549

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointROUGH 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?BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
EGR volume control valve circuit*a, *b
EC-686
*c 1 *6
Glow relay circuit*a 1
EC-677*7
*b*8
ECM relay (Self-shutoff) circuit*a
EC-666
*b*9
ECM, Connector circuit *a, *b22222222222EC-664,
604
Air conditioner relay circuit*a
EC-700*10
*b*11
Air conditioner switch circuit*a, *c
EC-700*11
*b*12
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*6: Does not stop operating.
*7: Glow lamp does not turn on.
*8: Glow lamp does not turn off.
*9: Ground short makes engine unable to stop.
*10: Air conditioner does not operate.
*11: Air conditioner does not stop operating.
*12: Air conditioner does not work.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-550

9 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
1. Perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-559.
©INSPECTION END
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingNJEC0667
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Condition Reference page
OFF 1+Blocked radiator
+Blocked radiator grille
+Blocked bumper+Visual No blocking Ð
2+Coolant mixture+Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture See MA-20, ªRECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº.
3+Coolant level+Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and
radiator filler neckSee LC-17, ªChanging
Engine Coolantº.
4+Radiator cap+Pressure tester 78 - 98 kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0
kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)See LC-37, ªSystem
Checkº.
ON*
25+Coolant leaks+Visual No leaks See LC-37, ªSystem
Checkº.
ON*
26+Thermostat+Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be
hotSee LC-40, ªThermostatº
and ªRadiatorº.
ON*
17+Cooling fan+CONSULT-II Operating See Trouble Diagnosis
for DTC P1217, EC-618.
OFF 8+Combustion gas leak+Color checker chemi-
cal tester 4 Gas ana-
lyzerNegative Ð
ON*
39+Coolant temperature
gauge+Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when drivingÐ
+Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank+Visual No overflow during driv-
ing and idlingSee LC-43, ªChanging
Engine Coolantº.
OFF*
410+Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor+Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee LC-43, ªREFILLING
ENGINE COOLANTº.
OFF 11+Cylinder head+Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)See EM-121, ªInspec-
tionº.
12+Cylinder block and
pistons+Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSee EM-143, ªInspec-
tionº.
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*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 LC-46, ªOVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISº.
DTC P1217 OVER HEATYD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-633

NJCL0004
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNJCL0004S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-
tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
CLUTCHNJCL0004S0101
Reference pageCL-9
CL-10
CL-11
CL-14
Refer to EM-136, ªRemoval and Installationº (QG engine model) and
EM-136, ªRemoval and Installationº (YD engine model).
CL-17 (RS5F30A, RS5F70A), CL-20 (RS5F50A)
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-23
CL-23
CL-23
CL-23
SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)
CLUTCH PEDAL (Free play out of adjustment)
CLUTCH LINE (Air in line)
MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CUP (Damaged)
OPERATING CYLINDER PISTON CUP (Damaged)
ENGINE MOUNTING (Loose)
RELEASE BEARING (Worn, dirty or damaged)
CLUTCH DISC (Out of true)
CLUTCH DISC (Runout is excessive)
CLUTCH DISC (Lining broken)
CLUTCH DISC (Dirty or burned)
CLUTCH DISC (Oily)
CLUTCH DISC (Worn out)
CLUTCH DISC (Hardened)
CLUTCH DISC (Lack of spline grease)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Damaged)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Out of tip alignment)
PRESSURE PLATE (Distortion)
FLYWHEEL (Distortion)
SymptomClutch grabs/chatters 1 2 2 2 2 2
Clutch pedal spongy 1 2 2
Clutch noisy 1
Clutch slips 1 2 2 3 4 5
Clutch does not disen-
gage1234 55555 5667
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
CL-4