2001 NISSAN ALMERA engine

23 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Check ignition timing at idle using a timing light.
SEM872F
Ignition timing:
M/T 8ɱ5É BTDC
A/T 10ɱ5É BTDC (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK©GO TO 29.
NG©GO TO 24.
24 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 25.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air Volume Leaningº.
2. GO TO 24.
25 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 27.
NG©GO TO 26.
26 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 24.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-151

DTC Inspection Priority ChartNJEC0039If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following prior-
ity chart.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1+P0100 Mass air flow sensor
+P0110 Intake air temperature sensor
+P0115 Engine coolant temperature sensor
+P0120 Throttle position sensor
+P0180 Fuel tank temperature sensor*1
+P0325 Knock sensor
+P0340 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit
+P0403 EGR volume control valve*1
+P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
+P0605 ECM
+P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
+P1605 A/T diagnostic communication line
+P1706 Park/Neutral position switch
2+P0130 - P0134 Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
+P0135 Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater (front)
+P0137 - P0140 Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
+P0141 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (rear)
+P0443 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
+P0510 Closed throttle position switch*1
+P0705 - P0725, P0740 - P1760 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches
+P1217 Overheat (Cooling system)
+P1401 EGR temperature sensor*1
3+P0171, P0172 Fuel injection system function
+P0300 - P0304 Misfire
+P0400, P1402 EGR function*1
+P0420 Three way catalyst function
+P0505 IACV-AAC valve
+P0731 - P0734, P0744 A/T function
+P 1111Intake valve timing control
+P1131 Swirl control valve control solenoid*1
*1: If so equipped
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
DTC Inspection Priority Chart
EC-153

Fail-safe Chart=NJEC0040The ECM enters fail-safe mode if any of the following malfunctions is detected due to the open or short cir-
cuit. When the ECM enters the fail-safe mode, the MI illuminates.
DTC No.
Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode CON-
SULT-II
GSTECM*1
P0100 0100 Mass air flow sensor
circuitEngine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0115 0115 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time
after turning ignition switch ªONº or ªSTARTº.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
The radiator fan operates.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or Start40ÉC (104ÉF)
More than approx. 4 minutes
after ignition ON or Start80ÉC (176ÉF)
Except as shown above40 - 80ÉC (104 - 176ÉF)
(Depends on the time)
P0120 0120 Throttle position sensor
circuitThrottle position will be determined based on the injected fuel amount and
the engine speed. Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
Unable to
access
ECMUnable to
access
Diagnostic
Test Mode
IIECMECM fail-safe activating condition
The computing function of the ECM was judged to be malfunctioning.
When the fail-safe system activates (i.e., if the ECM detects a malfunction
condition in the CPU of ECM), the MI on the instrument panel lights to warn
the driver.
However it is not possible to access ECM and DTC cannot be confirmed.
Engine control with fail-safe
When ECM fail-safe is operating, fuel injection, ignition timing, fuel pump
operation and IACV-AAC valve operation are controlled under certain limita-
tions.
ECM fail-safe operation
Engine speedEngine speed will not rise more than
3,000 rpm
Fuel injectionSimultaneous multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
Ignition timing Ignition timing is fixed at the preset value
Fuel pumpFuel pump relay is ªONº when engine is
running and ªOFFº when engine stalls
IACV-AAC valve Full open
Cooling fansCooling fan relay ªONº (High speed condi-
tion) when engine is running, and ªOFFº
when engine stalls.
Replace ECM, if ECM fail-safe condition is confirmed.
*: In Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results) (If so equipped)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Fail-safe Chart
EC-154

Symptom Matrix ChartNJEC0041SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMNJEC0041S01
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit11232 22 3 2EC-561
Fuel pressure regulator sys-
tem334444444 4EC-41
Injector circuit11232 22 2EC-542
Evaporative emission sys-
tem334444444 4EC-36
Air Positive crankcase ventila-
tion system334444444 41EC-39
Incorrect idle speed adjust-
ment3 3 1 1 1 1 1 EC-43
IACV-AAC valve circuit112332222 2 2EC-376
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing
adjustment33111 11 1EC-43
Ignition circuit11222 22 2EC-547
EGR EGR volume control valve
circuit2233 3EC-352
EGR system212333223 3EC-343,
352, 425
Main power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 2EC-178
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2HAsection
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-155

SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
circuit22EC-328
Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) circuit3 2 3 EC-335
Mass air flow sensor circuit11222 22 2EC-187
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
circuit1232 22 2EC-216,
224
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor circuit112323223 2EC-201,
203
Throttle position sensor circuit 1 222222 2EC-207
Incorrect throttle position sensor
adjustment31 11111 1EC-519
Vehicle speed sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 EC-370
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-324
ECM 22333333333EC-391,
154
Start signal circuit 2EC-558
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-437
Power steering oil pressure switch
circuit2 3 3 EC-568
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 EC-578
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-156

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHERNJEC0041S03
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FE section
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ð Vapor lock
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5
Poor fuel (Heavy weight
gasoline, Low octane)
Air Air duct
55555 5 Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor Ð
throttle body)
5555
Throttle body, Throttle wireFE section
Air leakage from intake
manifold/Collector/GasketÐ
Cranking Battery
111111 11
EL section Alternator circuit
Starter circuit 3
Flywheel/drive plate 6EM section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-157

SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5
EM section Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64 Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5 EMsection Camshaft
Intake valve
3
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/
Muffler/Gasket
55555 55 5 FEsection
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil
pump/Oil filter/Oil gallery
55555 55 5MA, EM and
LC sections
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil
LC section Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler
cap
55555 55 45 Thermostat 5
Water pump
Water gallery
Cooling fan 5 EC-406
Coolant level (low)/
Contaminated coolantMA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-158

CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NJEC0042Remarks:
+Specification data are reference values.
+Specification data are output/input values which are detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly related to their components signals/values/operations.
(i.e., Adjust ignition timing with a timing light before monitoring IGN TIMING. Specification data might be displayed even when igni-
tion timing is not adjusted to specification. This IGN TIMING monitors the data calculated by the ECM according to the input signals
from the crankshaft position sensor and other ignition timing related sensors.)
+If the real-time diagnosis results are NG, and the on board diagnostic system results are OK, when diagnosing the mass air flow sensor,
first check to see if the fuel pump control circuit is normal.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ENG SPEED+Tachometer: Connect
+Run engine and compare tachometer indication with the CONSULT-II
value.Almost the same speed as the
CONSULT-II value.
MAS A/F SE-B1+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 1.0 - 1.7V
2,500 rpm 1.5 - 2.1V
B/FUEL SCHDL+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 1.5 - 3.0 msec
2,000 rpm 1.2 - 3.0 msec
A/F ALPHA-B1+Engine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm75 - 125%
COOLAN TEMP/S+Engine: After warming up More than 70ÉC (158ÉF)
HO2S1 (B1)
+Engine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm0 - 0.3V¨0.6 - 1.0V
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)LEAN¨RICH
Changes more than 5 times
during 10 seconds.
HO2S2 (B1)
+Engine: After warming upRevving engine from idle to 3,000
rpm quickly0 - 0.3V¨0.6 - 1.0V
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)LEAN¨RICH
VHCL SPEED SE+Turn drive wheels and compare speedometer indication with the CON-
SULT-II valueAlmost the same speed as the
CONSULT-II value
BATTERY VOLT+Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14V
THRTL POS SEN+Engine: Idle Throttle valve fully closed 0.15 - 0.85V
+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve fully opened 3.5 - 4.7V
EGR TEMP SEN*+Engine: After warming up Less than 4.5V
START SIGNAL+Ignition switch: ON®START®ON OFF®ON®OFF
CLSD THL POS
CLSD THL/P SW*+Engine: Idle Throttle valve: Idle position ON
+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve: Slightly open OFF
AIR COND SIG+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineA/C switch ªOFFº OFF
A/C switch ªONº
(Compressor operates)ON
P/N POSI SW+Ignition switch: ONShift lever ªPº or ªNº ON
Except above OFF
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
EC-159