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23 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 29.
NG (Models with Euro-
OBD system)©GO TO 25.
NG (Models without
Euro-OBD system)©GO TO 24.
24 CHECK IACV-AAC VALVE CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Check IACV-AAC valve circuit for open and short. Refer to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-376.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 25.
NG©1. Repair or replace.
2. GO TO 26.
25 REPLACE IACV-AAC VALVE
Replace IACV-AAC valve.
©GO TO 26.
26 PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, EC-57
Which is the result CMPLT or INCMP?
CMPLT or INCMP
CMPLT©GO TO 27.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air Volume Learningº.
2. GO TO 22.
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27 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 29.
NG©GO TO 28.
28 CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of a problem, but this is rarely
the case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to ªNATS (Nissan Anti-Theft
System)º, EC-74.
©GO TO 22.
29 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check ignition timing at idle using a timing light.
SEF984U
Ignition timing:
M/T 8ɱ5É BTDC
A/T 10ɱ5É BTDC (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 37.
NG©GO TO 30.
30 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-28, ªInstallationº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 28.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 22.
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Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-142
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31 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Check ignition timing at idle using a timing light.
SEF984U
Ignition timing:
M/T 8ɱ5É BTDC
A/T 10ɱ5É BTDC (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 37.
NG©GO TO 22.
32 PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, EC-57.
Which is the result CMPLT or INCMP?
CMPLT or INCMP
CMPLT©GO TO 33.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air Volume Learningº.
2. GO TO 32.
33 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 35.
NG©GO TO 34.
34 CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function.
(ECM may be the cause of a problem, but this is rarely the case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to ªNATS (Nissan Anti-Theft
System)º, EC-74.
©GO TO 32.
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Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-143
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35 CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
Check ignition timing again. Refer to Test No. 31.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 37.
NG©GO TO 36.
36 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-28, ªInstallationº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 34.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 32.
37 ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC No. might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM and TCM (Transmission control module).
Refer to ªHow to Erase Emission-Related Diagnostic Informationº, EC-70 or EC-77 and AT-52, ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº.
OK or NG
©INSPECTION END
MODELS WITHOUT THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHNJEC1785S02Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
On vehicle equipped with daytime light system, set lighting
switch to the 1st position to light only small lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear window 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, or a current need for scheduled
maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches and cuts
+Air cleaner clogging
+Hoses and ducts for leaks
SEF983U
©GO TO 2.
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2 CHECK THROTTLE DRUM OPERATION-I
Confirm that throttle drum is in contact with the stopper.
OK or NG
OK (with CONSULT-II)©GO TO 5.
OK (without CONSULT-
II)©GO TO 8.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 CHECK ACCELERATOR WIRE INSTALLATION
Check accelerator wire for slack.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Adjust accelerator wire. Refer to FE section, ªAdjusting Accelerator Wireº.
4 CHECK THROTTLE VALVE OPERATION
1. Remove intake air ducts.
2. Check throttle valve operation when moving throttle drum by hand.
OK or NG
OK©Retighten the throttle drum fixing nuts.
NG©Clean the throttle body and throttle valve.
5 CHECK CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH IDLE POSITION
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop engine.
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Select ªTHRTL POS SENº and ªCLSD THL POSº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
5. Make sure that ªTHRTL POS SENº indicates 0.35 to 0.65V, and ªCLSD THL POSº indicates ªONº. (Accelerator pedal is
fully released).
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 11.
NG©GO TO 6.
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Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-145
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6 ADJUST THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION
With CONSULT-II
1. Loosen throttle position sensor fixing bolts.
2. Turn throttle position sensor body clockwise or counterclockwise until ªTHRTL POS SENº indication becomes 0.35 to
0.65V.
SEF964W
3. Tighten the throttle position sensor fixing bolts.
©GO TO 7.
7 RESET THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION MEMORY
With CONSULT-II
NOTE:
Always warm up engine to normal operating temperature. If engine is cool, the throttle position sensor idle posi-
tion memory will not be reset correctly.
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªCLSD THL POSº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Stop engine. (Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.)
4. Turn ignition switch ªONº and wait at least 5 seconds.
SEF864V
5. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 6 until ªCLSD THL POSº indication changes to ªONº.
SEF061Y
©GO TO 11.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-146
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8 CHECK CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH IDLE POSITION
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop engine.
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Check voltage between ECM terminal 92 and ground with accelerator pedal fully released.
NEF315A
Voltage: 0.35 to 0.65V
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©GO TO 9.
9 CHECK THROTTLE VALVE OPERATION
Without CONSULT-II
1. Loosen throttle position sensor fixing bolts.
2. Turn throttle position sensor body clockwise or counterclockwise until the voltage between ECM terminal 92 and ground
becomes 0.35 to 0.65V.
SEF964W
3. Tighten the throttle position sensor fixing bolts.
©GO TO 10.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
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10 RESET THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION MEMORY
Without CONSULT-II
NOTE:
Always warm up engine to normal operating temperature. If engine is cool, the throttle position sensor idle posi-
tion memory will not be reset correctly.
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop engine. (Turn ignition switch ªOFFº).
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº and wait at least 5 seconds.
SEF864V
4. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds.
5. Repeat steps 4 and 6, 20 times.
©GO TO 11.
11 CHECK (1ST TRIP) DTC
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Rev (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times.
3. Make sure no (1st trip) DTC is displayed with CONSULT-II GST or Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results).
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 13.
NG©GO TO 12.
12 REPAIR MALFUNCTION
Repair or replace components as necessary
©GO TO 11.
13 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 22.
NG©GO TO 14.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-148