2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 fuel consumption

Symptom Matrix ChartNJEC0041SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMNJEC0041S01
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
Fuel Fuel pump circuit11232 22 3 2EC-464
Fuel pressure regulator sys-
tem334444444 4EC-39
Injector circuit11232 22 2EC-447
Evaporative emission sys-
tem334444444 4EC-33
Air Positive crankcase ventila-
tion system334444444 41EC-37
Incorrect idle speed adjust-
ment3 3 1 1 1 1 1 EC-41
IACV-AAC valve circuit112332222 2 2EC-313
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing
adjustment33111 11 1EC-41
Ignition circuit11222 22 2EC-451
EGR EGR volume control valve
circuit2233 3EC-293
EGR system212333223 3EC-285,
293, 353
Main power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 2EC-145
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2HAsection
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-124

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
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
circuit22EC-272
Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) circuit3 2 3 EC-278
Mass air flow sensor circuit11222 22 2EC-152
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
circuit1232 22 2EC-176,
183
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor circuit112323223 2EC-163,
165
Throttle position sensor circuit 1 222222 2EC-168
Incorrect throttle position sensor
adjustment31 11111 1EC-98
Vehicle speed sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 EC-309
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-268
ECM 22333333333EC-327,
123
Start signal circuit 2EC-461
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-364
Power steering oil pressure switch
circuit2 3 3 EC-471
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 EC-480
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-125

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHERNJEC0041S03
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
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FE section
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ð Vapor lock
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5
Poor fuel (Heavy weight
gasoline, Low octane)
Air Air duct
55555 5 Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor Ð
throttle body)
5555
Throttle body, Throttle wireFE section
Air leakage from intake
manifold/Collector/GasketÐ
Cranking Battery
111111 11
EL section Alternator circuit
Starter circuit 3
Flywheel/drive plate 6EM section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-126

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 Cylinder head
55555 55 5
EM section Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64 Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5 EMsection Camshaft
Intake valve
3
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/
Muffler/Gasket
55555 55 5 FEsection
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil
pump/Oil filter/Oil gallery
55555 55 5MA, EM and
LC sections
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil
LC section Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler
cap
55555 55 45 Thermostat 5
Water pump
Water gallery
Cooling fan 5 EC-334
Coolant level (low)/
Contaminated coolantMA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-127

SYSTEM Ð Basic engine control
systemSYMPTOM
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
Electronic control fuel injection
pump mainframe44345433Ð*1
Injection nozzle 3 3 3 4 3 EC-509 *2
Glow system 1 1 EC-677
Engine body 3 3 3 3 3 3 EM section *3
EGR system 3 EC-686
Air cleaner and ducts 3 3 MA section *4
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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*1: Fuel injection system malfunction or fuel injection timing control system malfunction may be the cause.
*2: Depends on open-valve pressure and spray pattern.
*3: Caused mainly by insufficient compression pressure.
*4: Symptom varies depending on off-position of air duct, etc.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-542

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
Electronic control fuel injection pump
circuit*a, *b 1 1 1
11 Ð
*c, *d 1
Mass air flow sensor circuit*a, *c
1 EC-566
*b 1
Engine coolant temperature sensor cir-
cuit*a, *b 1 1 1 1 1 EC-572 *1
Vehicle speed sensor circuit *a, *b 1 EC-593
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*1: Compensation according to engine coolant temperature does not function.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-544

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.
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*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 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.
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*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