2001 NISSAN ALMERA engine

3 CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Disconnect combination meter connector and fuel level sensor unit connector.
2. Check continuity between combination meter terminal 20 (with tachometer) or 35 (without tachometer) or and fuel level
sensor unit connector terminal 4 (Gasoline engine) or 1 (Diesel engine).
Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between combination meter terminal 20 (with tachometer) or 35 (without tachometer) or and ground.
Continuity should not exist.
SEL659X
OK or NG
OK©Fuel level sensor unit is OK.
NG©Repair harness or connector.
METERS AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses/Sedan (Cont'd)
EL-160

Electrical Components Inspection/Sedan=NJEL0047METER/GAUGE RESISTANCE CHECKNJEL0047S04Check resistance between installation screws of meter/gauge after
removing meter/gauge.
Screws
Resistance
W
Tacho/Speedometer Fuel/Temp. gauge
A - C A - C Approx. 190 - Approx. 260
B - D B - C Approx. 230 - Approx. 310
SEL933W
SEL962W
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECKNJEL0047S01+For removal, refer to FE-6, FE-23, ªFUEL SYSTEMº.
Gasoline Engine ModelsNJEL0047S0103Check the resistance between terminals 4 and 1.
Ohmmeter
Float position mm (in)Resistance
valueW
(+) (þ)
41*1 Full 38 (1.50) Approx.5-6
*2 1/2 89 (3.50) 32 - 33
*3 Empty 162 (6.38) 80 - 83
*1 and *3: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
Diesel EngineNJEL0047S0104Check the resistance between terminals 1 and 3.
Ohmmeter
Float position mm (in)Resistance
valueW
(+) (þ)
13*1 Full 38 (1.50) Approx.5-6
*2 1/2 90 (3.50) 32 - 33
*3 Empty 162 (6.38) 80 - 83
*1 and *3: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
METERS AND GAUGES
Electrical Components Inspection/Sedan
EL-162

WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGENJEL0442S04The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The reading on the gauge is based
on the resistance of the thermal transmitter.
As the temperature of the coolant increases, the resistance of the thermal transmitter decreases. A variable
ground is supplied to terminal 32 (*1) or 20 (*2) of the combination meter for the water temperature gauge.
The needle on the gauge moves from ªCº to ªHº.
TACHOMETERNJEL0442S05The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The tachometer is regulated by a signal
+from terminal 32 (Gasoline engine models) or 439 (Diesel engine models) of the ECM
+to combination meter terminal 30 (*1) or 22 (*2) for the tachometer.
FUEL GAUGENJEL0442S06The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge is regulated by a variable ground signal supplied
+from body grounds M28 and M67
+through terminals 26 and 27 (*1) or 9 and 10 (*2) of combination meter,
+through terminal 1 of the fuel level sensor unit and
+through terminal 4 of the fuel level sensor unit
+to combination meter terminal 31 (*1) or 24 (*2) for the fuel gauge.
SPEEDOMETERNJEL0442S07The combination meter provides a voltage signal to the vehicle speed sensor for the speedometer.
The voltage is supplied
+from combination meter terminal 29 (*1) or 5 (*2) for the speedometer
+to terminal 1 of the vehicle speed sensor.
Ground is supplied
+from body grounds M28 and M67
+through terminals 25 and 27 (*1) or 10 and 11 (*2) of combination meter
+to teminal 2 of the vehicle speed sensor.
The speedometer converts the voltage into the vehicle speed displayed.
*1: Models before VIN No. Ð N16U0135126
*2: Models after VIN No. Ð N16U0135126
METERS AND GAUGES
System Description/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EL-165

SYMPTOM CHARTNJEL0448S02Symptom Chart 1 (Malfunction is Indicated in
Diagnosis Mode)
NJEL0448S0201
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Odo/trip meter indicates
malfunction in Diagnosis
mode.Unified meter control unit Replace unified meter control unit.
Multiple meter/gauge indi-
cate malfunction in Diagno-
sis mode.
One of speedometer/
tachometer/fuel gauge/
water temp. gauge indi-
cates malfunction in Diag-
nosis mode.1. Meter/Gauge
2. Unified meter control unit1. Check resistance of meter/gauge indicating malfunc-
tion. If the resistance is NG, replace the meter/
gauge.
2. If the resistance of meter/gauge is OK, replace uni-
fied meter control unit.
Symptom Chart 2 (No Malfunction is Indicated in
Diagnosis Mode)
NJEL0448S0202
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
One of speedometer/
tachometer/fuel gauge/
water temp. gauge is mal-
functioning.1. Sensor signal
- Vehicle speed signal
- Engine revolution signal
- Fuel gauge
- Water temp. gauge
2. Unified meter control unit1. Check the sensor for malfunctioning meter/gauge.
INSPECTION/VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (Refer to
EL-179.)
INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL
(Refer to EL-180.)
INSPECTION/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT (Refer to
EL-181.)
INSPECTION/THERMAL TRANSMITTER (Refer to
EL-182.)
2. Replace unified meter control unit. Multiple meter/gauge are
malfunctioning. (except
odo/trip meter)
Before starting trouble diagnoses below, perform PRELIMINARY
CHECK, EL-176.
METERS AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EL-177

INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL=NJEL0448S05
1 CHECK ECM OUTPUT
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between combination meter terminals 30 (M152), 22 (M171) and ground at idle and 2,000 rpm.
YEL780C
OK or NG
OK©Engine revolution signal is OK.
NG©Harness for open or short between ECM and combination meter
METERS AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EL-180

SEL977W
Electrical Components InspectionNJEL0051FUEL WARNING LAMP OPERATION CHECKNJEL0051S011. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit harness connector B29
(Sedan with Gasoline engine or Hatchback) or B30 (Sedan
with Diesel engine).
3. Connect a resistor (80W) between fuel level sensor unit har-
ness connector terminals 4 and 1 (Sedan with Gasoline engine
or Hatchback) or 1 and 3 (Sedan with Diesel engine).
4. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
The fuel warning lamp should come on.
NOTE:
For QG Engine Only
ECM might store the DTC P0180 during this inspection. If the DTC
is stored in ECM memory, erase the DTC after reconnecting the
fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector. Refer to
EC-70, ªHOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATIONº, ªEmission-related Diagnostic Informationº, ªON
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº.
MEL425F
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CHECKNJEL0051S02
Oil pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)Continuity
Engine runningMore than 10 - 20
(0.10 - 0.20, 0.1 - 0.2,
1-3)No
Engine not runningLess than 10 - 20
(0.10 - 0.20, 0.1 - 0.2,
1-3)Ye s
Check the continuity between the terminals of oil pressure switch
and body ground.
SEL901F
DIODE CHECKNJEL0051S03+Check continuity using an ohmmeter.
+Diode is functioning properly if test results are as shown in the
figure at left.
+Check diodes at the combination meter harness connector
instead of on the combination meter assembly. Refer to
EL-185, ªWARNING LAMPº wiring diagrams.
NOTE:
Specification may vary depending on the type of tester. Before
performing this inspection, be sure to refer to the instruction
manual for the tester to be used.
WARNING LAMPS
Electrical Components Inspection
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Trouble DiagnosesNJEL0385AUDIO UNITNJEL0385S05
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Audio unit inoperative (no
digital display and no
sound from speakers).1. 10A fuse
2. Poor audio unit case ground
3. Audio unit1. Check 10A fuse [No. 1, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn ignition switch ON and verify that battery posi-
tive voltage is present at terminal 3 of audio unit.
2. Check audio unit case ground.
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit presets are lost
when ignition switch is
turned OFF.1. 15A fuse
2. Audio unit1. Check 15A fuse [No. 32, located in fuse block (J/B)]
and verify that battery positive voltage is present at
terminal 9 of audio unit.
2. Remove audio unit for repair.
Individual rear speaker is
noisy or inoperative.1. Each speaker
2. Output circuit to each speaker1. Check speaker.
2. Check the output circuits to each speaker
+between audio unit and speaker amp.
+between speaker amp. and each speaker.
AM/FM stations are weak
or noisy.1. Roof antenna
2. Audio unit ground
3. Audio unit1. Check roof antenna.
2. Check audio unit ground condition.
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit generates noise
in AM and FM modes with
engine running.1. Poor audio unit ground
2. Loose or missing ground bonding straps
3. Ignition condenser or rear window defog-
ger noise suppressor condenser
4. Ignition coil or secondary wiring
5. Audio unit1. Check audio unit ground.
2. Check ground bonding straps.
3. Replace ignition condenser or rear window defogger
noise suppressor condenser.
4. Check ignition coil and secondary wiring.
5. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit generates noise
in AM and FM modes with
accessories on (switch
pops and motor noise).1. Poor audio unit ground
2. Antenna
3. Accessory ground
4. Faulty accessory1. Check audio unit ground.
2. Check antenna.
3. Check accessory ground.
4. Replace accessory.
CD AUTOCHANGERNJEL0385S06Testing Magazines and DiscsNJEL0385S06011. Confirm discs are installed correctly into the magazine (not upside down).
2. Visually inspect/compare the customer's discs with each other and other discs.
Identify any of the following conditions:
+Discs with a large outside diameter. [Normal size is 120 mm (4.72 in).]
+Discs with rough or lipped edges.
+Discs with excessive thickness [Normal size is 1.2 mm (0.047 in).]
+Discs with scratches, abrasions, or pits on the surface.
+Discs with grease/oil, fingerprints, foreign material.
+Discs are warped due to excessive heat exposure.
3. Slide/place the discs in and out of the various magazine positions.
Identify any discs and/or positions that require additional force for placement/ejection. If interference
(sticking, excessive tensions) is found, replace the magazine or the discs.
NOTE:
+Discs which are marginally out of specification (ex. dirty, scratched and so on) may play correctly
on a home stereo.
However, when used in the automotive environment skipping may occur due to the added vehicle
movement and/or vibration due to road conditions. Autochangers should not be replaced when
discs are at fault.
+Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the discs starting from the center outward in radial direction. Never
use chemical cleaning solutions to clean the discs.
AUDIO
Trouble Diagnoses
EL-280

System Description=NJEL0407NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System) has the following immobilizer functions:
+Since only NATS ignition keys, whose ID nos. have been registered into the ECM and IMMU of NATS,
allow the engine to run, operation of a stolen vehicle without a NATS registered key is prevented by NATS.
That is to say, NATS will immobilize the engine if someone tries to start it without the registered key of
NATS.
+This version of NATS has dongle unit to improve its anti-theft performance (RHD models for Europe).
Dongle unit has its own ID which is registered into NATS IMMU. So if dongle unit is replaced, initialization
must be carried out.
+When malfunction of dongle unit is detected:
The security indicator lamp illuminates for about 15 minutes after ignition switch is turned to ON.
þ When dongle unit has a malfunction and the indicator lamp is illuminated, engine can not be started.
However engine can be started only one time when security indicator lamp turns off in about 15 minutes
after ignition switch is turned to ON.
+All of the originally supplied ignition key IDs have been NATS registered.
If requested by the vehicle owner, a maximum of five key IDs can be registered into the NATS compo-
nents.
+The security indicator blinks when the ignition switch is in ªOFFº or ªACCº position. Therefore, NATS warns
outsiders that the vehicle is equipped with the anti-theft system.
+When NATS detects trouble, the security indicator lamp lights up as follows.
Condition IGN ON andWith dongle Without dongle
MIL Security indicator MIL Security indicator
NATS malfunction
(except dongle unit) is
detectedÐ1. 6 times blinking
2. Staying ON after igni-
tion switch is turned
ONÐ Staying ON
Only malfunction of
dongle unit is detected.ÐStaying ON for about 15
minutes after ignition
switch is turned ONÐÐ
Malfunction of NATS
and engine related parts
are detected.Staying ON1. 6 times blinking
2. Staying ON after igni-
tion switch is turned
ONStaying ON Staying ON
Only engine related part
malfunction is detected.Staying ON Ð Staying ON Ð
Just after initialization of
NATSÐ 6 times blinking Ð Ð
+NATS trouble diagnoses, system initialization and additional registration of other NATS ignition key IDs
must be carried out using CONSULT-II hardware and CONSULT-II NATS software.
Regarding the procedures of NATS initialization and NATS ignition key ID registration, refer to CONSULT-II
operation manual, NATS.
+When servicing a malfunction of the NATS (indicated by lighting up of Security Indicator Lamp) or
registering another NATS ignition key ID no., it may be necessary to re-register original key iden-
tification. Therefore, be sure to receive ALL KEYS from vehicle owner.
NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM)
System Description
EL-423