
GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION
GI
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................3
Precautions ..................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)²AIR BAG²AND
²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²
.................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM)
..................................................................3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.........................................4
PRECAUTIONS FOR MULTIPORT FUEL
INJECTION SYSTEM OR ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM
...................................................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR THREE WAY CATALYST...........6
PRECAUTIONS FOR HOSES.....................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE OILS...........................7
PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL........................................8
PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING..................9
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL......................................10
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS..........................12
Sample/Wiring Diagram - EXAMPL - ........................12
OPTIONAL SPLICE..................................................13
Description .................................................................14
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS.........................................16
HARNESS INDICATION...........................................17
COMPONENT INDICATION......................................17
SWITCH POSITIONS...............................................17
DETECTABLE LINES AND NON-DETECTABLE
LINES
.....................................................................17
MULTIPLE SWITCH.................................................18
REFERENCE AREA.................................................19
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES
FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT...............................21
Work Flow ..................................................................21
Incident Simulation Tests ...........................................22
INTRODUCTION......................................................22
VEHICLE VIBRATION..............................................22
HEAT SENSITIVE....................................................23
FREEZING..............................................................23
WATER INTRUSION................................................24
ELECTRICAL LOAD.................................................24
COLD OR HOT START UP.......................................24
Circuit Inspection .......................................................24
INTRODUCTION......................................................24
TESTING FOR²OPENS²IN THE CIRCUIT................25
TESTING FOR²SHORTS²IN THE CIRCUIT..............26
GROUND INSPECTION...........................................27
VOLTAGE DROP TESTS..........................................27
CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST...............................29
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES...............31
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnoses ....32
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or
Procedures.................................................................33
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM...............................35
Function and System Application ..............................35
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement...............36
Checking Equipment..................................................36
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit ......37
INSPECTION PROCEDURE.....................................37
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION................................38
Model Variation ..........................................................38
FOR EUROPE.........................................................38
FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH
AFRICA
...................................................................38
PREFIX AND SUFFIX DESIGNATIONS.....................39
Identification Number .................................................39
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ARRANGEMENT
.....................................................40
IDENTIFICATION PLATE..........................................40
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER.......................................41
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NUMBER........................41
MANUAL TRANSAXLE NUMBER..............................42
Dimensions ................................................................43
Wheels and Tires .......................................................43
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING...........44
Preparation ................................................................44
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................44
Board-on Lift ..............................................................44
Garage Jack and Safety Stand .................................45
2-pole Lift ...................................................................46
Tow Truck Towing ......................................................47
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
........................47

The security indicator is located on the combi meter. The indicator
blinks when the ignition switch is in ªOFFº or ªACCº position.
Therefore, NATS warns outsiders that the vehicle is equipped with
the anti-theft system.
+When NATS detects trouble, the security indicator lamp lights
up while ignition switch is in ªONº position.
This lighting up indicates that the anti-theft is not functioning,
so prompt service is required.
+When servicing NATS (trouble diagnoses, system initialization
and additional registration of other NATS ignition key IDs),
CONSULT-II hardware and CONSULT-II NATS software is
necessary.
Regarding the procedures of NATS initialization and NATS
ignition key ID registration, refer to CONSULT-II operation
manual, NATS.
Therefore, CONSULT-II NATS software (program card and
operation manual) must be kept strictly confidential to main-
tain the integrity of the anti-theft function.
+When servicing NATS (trouble diagnoses, system initialization
and additional registration of other NATS ignition key IDs), it
may be necessary to re-register original key identification.
Therefore, be sure to receive all keys from vehicle owner. A
maximum of five key IDs can be registered into NATS.
+When failing to start the engine first time using the key of
NATS, start as follows.
a) Leave the ignition key in ªONº position for approximately 5
seconds.
b) Turn ignition key to ªOFFº or ªLOCKº position and wait approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
c) Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
d) Restart the engine while keeping the key separate from any
others on key-chain.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONSNJGI0001S03+Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time
without proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable
materials. Special care should be taken when handling any
inflammable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrig-
erant gas, etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area,
be sure to properly ventilate the area before working with haz-
ardous materials.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
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+Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire
blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After
jacking up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety
stands at the points designated for proper lifting before work-
ing on the vehicle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
+When removing a heavy component such as the engine or
transaxle, be careful not to lose your balance and drop them.
Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially the
brake tubes and master cylinder.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
GI-4

Garage Jack and Safety Stand=NJGI0009S03WARNING:
+Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by
the jack. Always use safety stands when you have to get
under the vehicle.
+Place wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels
on the ground.
SGI110A
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Garage Jack and Safety Stand
GI-45

Removal and InstallationNJEM0069
SEM554G
WARNING:
+Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
+Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
+Do not remove engine until exhaust system has com-
pletely cooled off. Otherwise, you may burn yourself
and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
+For safety during subsequent steps, the tension of wires
should be slackened against the engine.
+Before removing front axle from transaxle, place safety
stands under designated front supporting points. Refer to
GI-45, ªGarage Jack and Safety Standº.
+Be sure to hoist engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
+For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach
proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
+When lifting engine, be careful not to strike adjacent parts,
especially the following: Accelerator wire casing, brake
lines, and brake master cylinder.
+In hoisting the engine, always use engine slingers in a
safe manner.
+In removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage grease
seal of transaxle.
+Before separating engine and transaxle, remove the
ENGINE ASSEMBLYYD
Removal and Installation
EM-136

Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater
(rear) ............................................ EC-243, 389
Heated oxygen sensor (rear) ......... EC-214, 222,
229, 237, 383
Heated seat ............................................. EL-163
Height (Dimensions) ................................... GI-43
High clutch ............................................... AT-394
Hood ............................................................ BT-7
Horn ......................................................... EL-135
How to erase DTC for OBD system .. EC-68, 71,
522
I
IACV-AAC valve .............................. EC-313, 418
IATS - Wiring diagram .................... EC-160, 370
IGN/SG - Wiring diagram ........................ EC-452
ILL - Wiring diagram .................................. EL-72
INJECT - Wiring diagram ........................ EC-447
INT/L - Wiring diagram .............................. EL-87
IVC - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-331, 433
Identification plate ...................................... GI-40
Idle air control (IAC) system ........... EC-313, 418
Idle air control valve (IACV) ............ EC-313, 418
Idle speed ......................................... EC-41, 536
Ignition timing ............................................ EC-41
Illumination ................................................. EL-71
Injection nozzle ....................................... EC-509
Injector removal and installation ............... EC-39
Input shaft (FF M/T) ............... MT-36, 64, 93, 98
Instrument panel ........................................ BT-25
Intake air temperature sensor ......... EC-158, 369
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve ............................................ EC-329, 432
Interior lamp on-off control ........................ EL-77
Interior lamp ............................................... EL-76
Interior ........................................................ BT-31
J
Jacking points ............................................ GI-45
Joint connector (J/C) ............................... EL-372
Junction box (J/B) .................................... EL-369
K
Keyless entry system - See Multi-remote control
system ..................................................... EL-220
Knock sensor (KS) .......................... EC-268, 269
Knuckle spindle ........................................... AX-5
L
LOAD - Wiring diagram .......................... EC-481
Length (Dimensions) .................................. GI-43
License lamp ............................................. EL-53Lifting points ............................................... GI-46
Line pressure solenoid valve ................... AT-230
Line pressure test (A/T) ............................. AT-82
Liquid gasket application ...................... EM-4, 76
Location of electrical units ....................... EL-319
Lock, door .................................................. BT-21
Low and reverse brake ............................ AT-406
Lubricant (R134a) A/C .............................. HA-86
Lubricants ................................................. MA-20
Lubrication circuit (engine) .................... LC-4, 26
M
M/T major overhaul ....................... MT-30, 54, 92
M/T removal and installation ..................... MT-23
MAFS - Wiring diagram .................. EC-154, 566
MAIN - Wiring diagram ................... EC-145, 560
MAJOR OVERHALL ................................ AT-349
MIL & Data link connectors circuit .......... EC-488
MIL/DL - Wiring diagram ................. EC-488, 701
MIRROR - Wiring diagram ...................... EL-167
Magnet clutch ............................................ HA-89
Mainshaft (M/T) .................... MT-39, 69, 93, 103
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ...... EC-72, 523
Manual air conditioner - Wiring
diagram .................................................. HA-27
Manual transaxle number .......................... GI-42
Mass air flow sensor (MAFS) ......... EC-152, 566
Master cylinder (clutch) ............................. CL-11
Meter .......................................................... EL-89
Mirror defogger ........................................ EL-138
Mirror, door ................................................ BT-72
Misfire ...................................................... EC-262
Mode door control linkage
adjustment ............................................. HA-47
Model variation ........................................... GI-38
Molding - See Exterior ............................... BT-47
Multi-remote control system .................... EL-220
Multiport fuel injection (MFI) system ......... EC-29
Multiport fuel injection precautions ............... GI-6
N
NATS (Nissan Anti-theft System)
precautions ................................................... GI-3
NATS (Nissan Anti-theft System) ............ EL-234
NATS - Wiring diagram ............................ EL-237
NVH troubleshooting (AX) ........................... AX-3
NVH troubleshooting (BR) .......................... BR-6
NVH troubleshooting (MT) ........................ MT-13
NVH troubleshooting (ST) ........................... ST-5
NVH troubleshooting (SU) ........................ SU-16
NVH troubleshooting CL ............................. CL-4
NVIS (Nissan vehicle immobiliser sys-
tem) precautions ....................................... GI-3
Neutral position switch .................... EC-364, 441
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-5