2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 jump cable

voltage; open is further down the circuit than the relay.
no voltage; open is between SW1 and relay (point B).
5) Close the relay and probe at the solenoid.
voltage; open is further down the circuit than the solenoid.
no voltage; open is between relay and solenoid (point C).
Any powered circuit can be diagnosed using the approach in the
above example.
TESTING FOR ªSHORTSº IN THE CIRCUITNJGI0005S0303To simplify the discussion of shorts in the system please refer to
the schematic below.
SGI847
Resistance Check Method
1) Disconnect the battery negative cable and remove the blown
fuse.
2) Disconnect all loads (SW1 open, relay disconnected and sole-
noid disconnected) powered through the fuse.
3) Connect one probe of the ohmmeter to the load side of the fuse
terminal. Connect the other probe to a known good ground.
4) With SW1 open, check for continuity.
continuity; short is between fuse terminal and SW1 (point A).
no continuity; short is further down the circuit than SW1.
5) Close SW1 and disconnect the relay. Put probes at the load
side of fuse terminal and a known good ground. Then, check
for continuity.
continuity; short is between SW1 and the relay (point B).
no continuity; short is further down the circuit than the relay.
6) Close SW1 and jump the relay contacts with jumper wire. Put
probes at the load side of fuse terminal and a known good
ground. Then, check for continuity.
continuity; short is between relay and solenoid (point C).
no continuity; check solenoid, retrace steps.
Voltage Check Method
1) Remove the blown fuse and disconnect all loads (i.e. SW1
open, relay disconnected and solenoid disconnected) powered
through the fuse.
2) Turn the ignition key to the ON or START position. Verify bat-
tery voltage at the B + side of the fuse terminal (one lead on
the B + terminal side of the fuse block and one lead on a known
good ground).
3) With SW1 open and the DMM leads across both fuse
terminals, check for voltage.
voltage; short is between fuse block and SW1 (point A).
no voltage; short is further down the circuit than SW1.
4) With SW1 closed, relay and solenoid disconnected and the
DMM leads across both fuse terminals, check for voltage.
voltage; short is between SW1 and the relay (point B).
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
Circuit Inspection (Cont'd)
GI-26

On Board Diagnosis LogicNJEC1258The ECM checks if battery voltage is within the tolerance range for the engine control system.
DTC Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P1660
0502+An abnormally high or low voltage from the battery
is sent to ECM.+Incorrect jump starting
+Battery
+Alternator
+ECM
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNJEC1259With CONSULT-II
1) Check the following.
+Jumper cables are connected for jump starting.
+Battery or alternator has been replaced.
If the result is ªYesº for one item or more, skip the following steps and go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-672.
2) Check that the positive battery terminal is connected to battery properly. If NG, reconnect it properly.
3) Check that the alternator functions properly. Refer to SC-26, ªTrouble Diagnosisº.
4) Turn ignition switch ªONº and select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
5) Wait one minute.
6) If DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-672.
If DTC is not detected, go to next step.
7) Start engine and wait one minute at idle.
8) If DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-672.
Without CONSULT-II
1) Check the following.
+Jumper cables are connected for jump starting.
+Battery or alternator has been replaced.
If the result is ªYesº for one item or more, skip the following steps and go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-672.
2) Check that the positive battery terminal is connected to battery properly. If NG, reconnect it properly.
3) Check that the alternator functions properly. Refer to SC-26, ªTrouble Diagnosisº.
4) Turn ignition switch ªONº and wait one minute.
5) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, wait 5 seconds and then turn ªONº.
6) Perform ªDiagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic result)º with ECM.
7) If DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-672.
If DTC is not detected, go to next step.
8) Start engine and wait one minute at idle.
9) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, wait 5 seconds and then turn ªONº.
10) Perform ªDiagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic result)º with ECM.
11) If DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-672.
Diagnostic ProcedureNJEC1260
1 INSPECTION START
Are jumper cables connected for the jump starting?
YesorNo
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©GO TO 2.
DTC P1660 BATTERY VOLTAGEYD
On Board Diagnosis Logic
EC-672

2 CHECK BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR
Check that the proper type of battery and alternator is installed.
Refer to SC-34, ªBatteryº and SC-35, ªAlternatorº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Replace with a proper one.
3 CHECK JUMPER CABLES INSTALLATION
Check that the jumper cables are connected in the correct sequence.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Reconnect jumper cables properly.
4 CHECK BATTERY FOR BOOSTER
Check that the battery for the booster is a 12V battery.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Change the vehicle for booster.
5 PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE AGAIN
Perform ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, EC-672, again.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©Replace ECM.
6 CHECK ELECTRICAL PARTS DAMAGE
Check the following for damage.
+Wiring harness and harness connectors for burn
+Fuses for short
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
DTC P1660 BATTERY VOLTAGEYD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-673

How to Handle BatteryNJSC0003CAUTION:
If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster
battery and jumper cables,
1) Use a 12-volt booster battery.
2) After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are
tightly clamped to battery terminals for good contact.
3) Never add distilled water through the hole used to check
specific gravity.
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METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGENJSC0003S01The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharg-
ing a battery.
+The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
+The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
+At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.
This also applies to batteries designated as ªlow maintenanceº
and ªmaintenance-freeº.
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+When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of
time, disconnect the negative battery terminal.
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+Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep
a close check on charge condition to prevent over-discharge.
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVELNJSC0003S02WARNING:
Do not allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes,
fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touching a battery, do not
touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your
hands. If acid contacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
BATTERY
How to Handle Battery
SC-3

Inspection=NJEL0221AUDIO UNITNJEL0221S01All voltage inspections are made with:
+Ignition switch ON or ACC
+Audio unit ON
+Audio unit connected (If audio unit is removed for inspection, supply a ground to the case using a jumper
wire.)
ANTENNANJEL0221S02Using a jumper wire, clip an auxiliary ground between antenna and body.
+If reception improves, check antenna ground (at body surface).
+If reception does not improve, check main feeder cable for short circuit or open circuit.
AUDIO
Inspection
EL-161