2001 NISSAN ALMERA engine

2) 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
3) Freeze frame data
4) 1st trip freeze frame data
5) System readiness test (SRT) codes
6) Test values
7) Distance traveled while MI is activated.
8) Others
WORK SUPPORT MODENJEC0034S04
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
TP SW/TP SEN IDLE POSI ADJ+FOLLOW THE BASIC INSPECTION INSTRUCTION IN
THE SERVICE MANUAL.When adjusting the idle throttle
position
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE+FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING ªSTARTº
DURING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN+THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM.When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT+THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL
COEFFICIENT.When clear the coefficient of self-
learnign control value
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*+IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGNITION TIMING ADJ*+IDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition tim-
ing
After adjustment, confirm target
ignition timing with a timing light.
+If once the ªTARGET IDLE
RPM ADJº has been done, the
Idle Air Volume Learning proce-
dure will not be completed.
*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC MODENJEC0034S05DTC and 1st Trip DTCNJEC0034S0501Regarding items of ªDTC and 1st trip DTCº, refer to
ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-10.
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame DataNJEC0034S0502
Freeze frame data
item*Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]+Engine Control component part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as ªPXXXXº. (Refer to
ªAlphabetical & P No. Index for DTCº, EC-10.)
FUEL SYS-B1+ªFuel injection system statusº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
+One mode in the following is displayed.
ªMODE 2º: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
ªMODE 3º: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enrichment)
ªMODE 4º: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
ªMODE 5º: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
CAL/LD VALUE [%]+The calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP [ÉC]
or [ÉF]+The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L-FUEL TRIM-B1 [%]+ªLong-term fuel trimº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
+The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule
than short-term fuel trim.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-86

Freeze frame data
item*Description
S-FUEL TRIM-B1 [%]+ªShort-term fuel trimº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
+The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel
schedule.
ENGINE SPEED
[rpm]+The engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VEHICL SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]+The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
ABSOL TH´P/S [%]+The throttle valve opening angle at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]+The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE [ÉC]
or [ÉF]+The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODENJEC0034S06
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]jj+Indicates the engine speed computed from
the POS signal of the crankshaft position
sensor.+Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
+If the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal
value may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]jj+The signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor is displayed.+When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]+ªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board correc-
tion.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]j+Indicates the mean value of the air-fuel
ratio feedback correction factor per cycle.+When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
+This data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ÉC] or [ÉF]jj+The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is displayed.+When the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-
circuited, ECM enters fail-safe
mode. The engine coolant tempera-
ture determined by the ECM is dis-
played.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]jj+The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 1 (front) is displayed.
HO2S2 (B1) [V]j+The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 (rear) is displayed.
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]j+Display of heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
signal during air-fuel ratio feedback control:
RICH ... means the mixture became ªrichº,
and control is being affected toward a
leaner mixture.
LEAN ... means the mixture became ªleanº,
and control is being affected toward a rich
mixture.+After turning ON the ignition switch,
ªRICHº is displayed until air-fuel
mixture ratio feedback control
begins.
+When the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continuously.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-87

Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]j+Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
signal:
RICH ... means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN ... means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively large.+When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]jj+The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]j+The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
THRTL POS SEN [V]jj+The throttle position sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]*+The fuel temperature judged from the fuel
tank temperature sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]j+The intake air temperature determined by
the signal voltage of the intake air tempera-
ture sensor is indicated.
EGR TEMP SEN [V]*jj+The signal voltage of the EGR temperature
sensor is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
starter signal.+After starting the engine, [OFF] is
displayed regardless of the starter
signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] computed
by ECM according to the throttle position
sensor signal.
CLSD THL/P SW
[ON/OFF]*j+Indicates mechanical contact [ON/OFF]
condition of the closed throttle position
switch.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air con-
ditioner switch as determined by the air
conditioning signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the PNP
switch signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the power
steering oil pressure switch determined by
the power steering oil pressure switch sig-
nal.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the elec-
trical load signal and/or lighting switch.
ON ... rear defogger is operating and/or
lighting switch is on.
OFF ... rear defogger is not operating and
lighting switch is not on.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]j+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition
switch.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF]j+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
heater fan switch.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]j+Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input signals.+When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain computed value is indicated.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-88

Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
IDL A/V LEARN+Display the condition of idle air volume
learning
YET ... Idle air volume learning has not
been performed yet.
CMPLT ... Idle air volume learning has
already been performed successfully.
INCMP ... Idle air volume learning has not
been performed successfully.
TRVL AFTER MIL
[km] or [Mile]+Distance traveled while MI is activated
VOLTAGE [V]+Voltage measured by the voltage probe.
PULSE
[msec] or [Hz] or [%]+Pulse width, frequency or duty cycle mea-
sured by the pulse probe.+Only ª#º is displayed if item is
unable to be measured.
+Figures with ª#ºs are temporary
ones. They are the same figures as
an actual piece of data which was
just previously measured.
*: If so equipped
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODENJEC0034S11
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]jj+The signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor specification is displayed.+When the engine is running, speci-
fication range is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]+ªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board correc-
tion.+When the engine is running, speci-
fication range is indicated.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]j+Indicates the mean value of the air-fuel
ratio feedback correction factor per cycle.+When the engine is running, speci-
fication range is indicated.
+This data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control.
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ACTIVE TEST MODENJEC0034S07
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJECTION+Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
+Change the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.+Harness and connector
+Fuel injectors
+Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
IGNITION TIMING+Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
+Timing light: Set
+Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.+ªIdle Air Volume Leaningº (Refer
to EC-57.)
+Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE)
+Crankshaft position sensor
(POS)
+Engine component parts and
installing conditions
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-90

TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
IACV-AAC/V
OPENING+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Change the IACV-AAC valve
opening steps using CONSULT-
II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening steps.+Harness and connector
+IACV-AAC valve
POWER BAL-
ANCE+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Air conditioner switch ªOFFº
+Shift lever ªNº
+Cut off each injector signal one
at a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.+Harness and connector
+Compression
+Injectors
+Power transistor
+Spark plugs
+Ignition coils
COOLING FAN+Ignition switch: ON
+Turn the cooling fan ªONº and
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves and stops.+Harness and connector
+Cooling fan motor
ENG COOLANT
TEMP+Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
+Change the engine coolant tem-
perature indication using CON-
SULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.+Harness and connector
+Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
+Fuel injectors
FUEL PUMP
RELAY+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
+Turn the fuel pump relay ªONº
and ªOFFº using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.+Harness and connector
+Fuel pump relay
EGR VOL
CONT/V
(If so equipped)+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Change the EGR volume control
valve opening step using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening step.+Harness and connector
+EGR volume control valve
VALVE TIMING
SOL+Ignition switch: ON
+Turn intake valve timing control
solenoid valve ªONº and ªOFFº
using CONSULT-II and listen for
operating sound.Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve makes an operating sound.+Harness and connector
+Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve
SWIRL CONT
S O L VA LV E
(If so equipped)+Ignition switch: ON
+Turn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with CONSULT-II and lis-
ten for operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.+Harness and connector
+Solenoid valve
PURG VOL
CONT/V+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Change the EVAP canister
purge volume control solenoid
valve opening percent using
CONSULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening percent.+Harness and connector
+EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve
DTC AND SRT CONFIRMATION MODENJEC0034S08This mode is not available for models without Euro-OBD system.
SRT STATUS ModeNJEC0034S0801For details, refer to ªSYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODEº,
EC-62.
SRT Work Support ModeNJEC0034S0803This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT
while monitoring the SRT status.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-91

MEF036D
SEF233G
SEF234G
IntroductionNJEC0036The engine has an ECM to control major systems such as fuel
control, ignition control, idle air control system, etc. The ECM
accepts input signals from sensors and instantly drives actuators.
It is essential that both input and output signals are proper and
stable. At the same time, it is important that there are no problems
such as vacuum leaks, fouled spark plugs, or other problems with
the engine.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a problem that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this
case, careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the
replacement of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the problems. A road
test with CONSULT-II (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the ªWork Flowº on EC-98.
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such problems, espe-
cially intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and
under what conditions they occur. A ªDiagnostic Worksheetº like the
example on next page should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for ªconventionalº problems first.
This will help troubleshoot driveability problems on an electronically
controlled engine vehicle.
SEF907L
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETNJEC0036S01There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction
of engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can make
trouble-shooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a problem. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a
customer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one on the next page in order
to organize all the information for troubleshooting.
Some conditions may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to
come on steady or blink and DTC to be detected.
Example:
Vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the engine to misfire.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONQG
EC-96

DESCRIPTION FOR WORK FLOWNJEC0563S01
STEP DESCRIPTION
STEP IGet detailed information about the conditions and the environment when the incident/symptom occurred using
the ªDIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEETº, EC-97.
STEP IIBefore confirming the concern, check and write down (print out using CONSULT-II or GST) the (1st trip) DTC
and the (1st trip) freeze frame data, then erase the DTC and the data. (Refer to EC-70, EC-73.) The (1st trip)
DTC and the (1st trip) freeze frame data can be used when duplicating the incident at STEP III & IV.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-177.
Study the relationship between the cause, specified by (1st trip) DTC, and the symptom described by the cus-
tomer. (The ªSymptom Matrix Chartº will be useful. See EC-155.)
Also check related service bulletins for information.
STEP IIITry to confirm the symptom and under what conditions the incident occurs.
The ªDIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEETº and the freeze frame data are useful to verify the incident. Connect CON-
SULT-II to the vehicle in DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) mode and check real time diagnosis results.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-177.
If the malfunction code is detected, skip STEP IV and perform STEP V.
STEP IVTry to detect the (1st trip) DTC by driving in (or performing) the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº. Check and read
the (1st trip) DTC and (1st trip) freeze frame data by using CONSULT-II or GST.
During the (1st trip) DTC verification, be sure to connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle in DATA MONITOR (AUTO
TRIG) mode and check real time diagnosis results.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-177.
In case the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº is not available, perform the ªOverall Function Checkº instead. The
(1st trip) DTC cannot be displayed by this check, however, this simplified ªcheckº is an effective alternative.
The ªNGº result of the ªOverall Function Checkº is the same as the (1st trip) DTC detection.
STEP VTake the appropriate action based on the results of STEP I through IV.
If the malfunction code is indicated, proceed to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR DTC PXXXX.
If the normal code is indicated, proceed refer to ªBASIC INSPECTIONº, EC-100. If CONSULT-II is available, per-
form ªDATA MONITOR (SPEC)º mode with CONSULT-II and proceed to the ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð SPECI-
FICATION VALUEº. (Refer to EC-173.) (If malfunction is detected, proceed to ªREPAIR/REPLACEº.) Then per-
form inspections according to the Symptom Matrix Chart. (Refer to EC-155.)
STEP VIIdentify where to begin diagnosis based on the relationship study between symptom and possible causes.
Inspect the system for mechanical binding, loose connectors or wiring damage using (tracing) ªHarness Layoutsº.
Gently shake the related connectors, components or wiring harness with CONSULT-II set in ªDATA MONITOR
(AUTO TRIG)º mode.
Check the voltage of the related ECM terminals or monitor the output data from the related sensors with CON-
SULT-II. Refer to EC-164.
The ªDiagnostic Procedureº in EC section contains a description based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit
inspection is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnostic Procedure. For details, refer to GI section
(ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº, ªCircuit Inspectionº).
Repair or replace the malfunction parts.
If malfunctioning part cannot be detected, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº,
EC-177.
STEP VIIOnce you have repaired the circuit or replaced a component, you need to run the engine in the same conditions
and circumstances which resulted in the customer's initial complaint.
Perform the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº and confirm the normal code [DTC No. P0000] is detected. If the
incident is still detected in the final check, perform STEP VI by using a different method from the previous one.
Before returning the vehicle to the customer, be sure to erase the unnecessary (already fixed) (1st trip) DTC in
ECM and TCM (Transmission control module). (Refer to EC-70, EC-73.)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONQG
Work Flow (Cont'd)
EC-99

Basic Inspection/SedanNJEC1736Precaution:
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.
MODELS WITH THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHNJEC1736S01
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.
2 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER OPERATION-I
Confirm that there is a clearance between throttle drum and stopper.
SEF850Y
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Sedan
EC-100