2001 NISSAN ALMERA check engine

31 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 32.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air volume Learningº.
2. GO TO 31.
32 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 34.
NG©GO TO 33.
33 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 31.
34 CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
Check ignition timing again. Refer to Test No. 30.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 36.
NG©GO TO 35.
35 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-28, ªInstallationº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 33.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 31.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Sedan (Cont'd)
EC-127

36 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 and AT-52, ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº.
©INSPECTION END
Basic Inspection/HatchbackNJEC1785MODELS WITH THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHNJEC1785S01Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
On vehicle equipped with daytime light systems, 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
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©GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Sedan (Cont'd)
EC-128

2 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER OPERATION-I
Confirm that there is a clearance between throttle drum and stopper.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER FIXING BOLTS
Check throttle opener fixing bolts for loosening.
OK or NG
OK©1. Repair or replace throttle body assembly.
2. GO TO 2.
NG©1. Retighten the fixing bolts.
2. GO TO 2.
4 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER OPERATION-II
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Confirm that throttle opener rod moves backward and there is a clearance between throttle drum and throttle opener
rod.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 7.
NG©GO TO 5.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-129

5 CHECK VACUUM SOURCE FOR THROTTLE OPENER
1. Disconnect vacuum hose connected to throttle opener.
2. Check vacuum existance with engine running.
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OK or NG
OK©1. Repair or replace throttle body assembly.
2. GO TO 2.
NG©GO TO 6.
6 CHECK VACUUM HOSE
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove the vacuum hose.
3. Check the vacuum hose for splits, kinks and clogging.
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OK or NG
OK©1. Clean vacuum port by blowing air.
2. GO TO 4.
NG©1. Replace vacuum hose.
2. GO TO 4.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-130

7 CHECK THROTTLE DRUM OPERATION
Confirm that throttle drum moves to contact the stopper.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 10.
NG©GO TO 8.
8 CHECK ACCELERATOR WIRE INSTALLATION
1. Stop engine.
2. Check accelerator wire for slack.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 9.
NG©1. Adjust accelerator wire. Refer to FE-3, ªAdjusting Accelerator Wireº.
2. GO TO 7.
9 CHECK THROTTLE VALVE OPERATION
1. Remove intake air ducts.
2. Check throttle valve operation when moving throttle drum by hand.
OK or NG
OK©1. Retighten the throttle drum fixing nuts.
2. GO TO 7.
NG©1. Clean the throttle body and throttle valve.
2. GO TO 7.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-131

10 CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CLOSED POSITION-I (If throttle opener is equipped)
NOTE:
Always check ignition timing before performing the following.
1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove the vacuum hose connected to the throttle opener.
4. Connect suitable vacuum hose to vacuum pump as shown below.
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5. Apply vacuum [more than þ40.0 kPa (±400 mbar, þ300 mmHg, þ11.81 inHg)] until the throttle drum is free from the
throttle opener rod.
Models with CONSULT-II©GO TO 11.
Models without CON-
SULT-II©GO TO 15.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-132

11 CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CLOSED POSITION-II
With CONSULT-II
1. Connect ªCONSULT-IIº to the data link connector and select ªENGINEº from the menu. Refer to EC-83.
2. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
3. Select ªTP SW/TP SEN IDLE POSI ADJº in ªWORK SUPPORTº mode with CONSULT-II.
4. Read ªCLSD THL/P SWº signal under the following conditions.
+Insert a 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) and 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) feeler gauge alternately between stopper and throttle drum as
shown in the figure and check the signal.
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ªCLSD THL/P SWº signal should remain ªONº while inserting 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) feeler gauge.
ªCLSD THL/P SWº signal should remain ªOFFº while inserting 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) feeler gauge.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 14.
NG©GO TO 12.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-133

17 ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CLOSED POSITION-II
Without CONSULT-II
1. Temporarily tighten sensor body fixing bolts as follows.
+Gradually move the sensor body clockwise and stop it when the continuity comes to exist, then temporarily
tighten sensor body fixing bolts.
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2. Make sure two or three times that the continuity exists when the throttle valve is closed and continuity does not exist
when it is opened.
3. Remove 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) feeler gauge then insert 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) feeler gauge.
4. Make sure two or three times that the continuity does not exist when the throttle valve is closed.
5. Tighten throttle position sensor.
6. Check the continuity again.
Continuity does not exist while closing the throttle valve.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 18.
NG©GO TO 16.
18 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. Confirm that proper vacuum is applied. Refer to Test No. 10.
2. Attach blind cap to vacuum port from which vacuum hose to throttle opener was disconnected.
3. Start engine.
4. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
5. Stop engine. (Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.)
6. Turn ignition switch ªONº and wait at least 5 seconds.
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7. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7, 20 times.
©GO TO 19.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-139