
System ChartNLEC1341
Input (Sensor) ECM Function Output (Actuator)
+Camshaft position sensor
+Crankshaft position sensor (OBD)
+Mass air flow sensor
+Engine coolant temperature sensor
+Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
+Ignition switch
+Throttle position sensor
+PNP switch
+Air conditioner switch
+Knock sensor
+EGR temperature sensor*1 (where fitted)
+Battery voltage
+Power steering oil pressure switch
+Vehicle speed sensor
+Intake air temperature sensor
+Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)*2
+TCM (Transmission Control Module)*3
+Closed throttle position switch
+Electrical load
+Refrigerant pressure sensorFuel injection & mixture ratio control Injectors
Electronic ignition system Power transistor
Idle air control system IACV-AAC valve
Fuel pump control Fuel pump relay
On board diagnostic systemMalfunction indicator
(On the instrument panel)
EGR control (where fitted)EGR volume control valve (where
fitted)
Heated oxygen sensor 1/2 heater (front/
rear) controlHeated oxygen sensor 1/2 heater
(front/rear)
EVAP canister purge flow controlEVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve
Cooling fan control Cooling fan relay
Air conditioning cut control Air conditioner relay
*1: These sensors are not used to control the engine system. They are used only for the on board diagnosis.
*2: Under normal conditions, this sensor is not for engine control operation.
*3: The DTC related to CVT will be sent to ECM.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL OVERALL SYSTEMSR20DE
System Chart
EC-568 

Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) System
DESCRIPTIONNLEC1342Input/Output Signal ChartNLEC1342S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Camshaft position sensor Engine speed and piston position
Fuel injec-
tion & mix-
ture ratio
controlInjector Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Throttle position sensorThrottle position
Throttle valve idle position
PNP switch Gear position
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Ignition switch Start signal
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner operation
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Electrical load Electrical load signal
Battery Battery voltage
Power steering oil pressure switch Power steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)* Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
* Under normal conditions, this sensor is not for engine control operation.
Basic Multiport Fuel Injection SystemNLEC1342S02The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). The amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
ECM memory. The program value is preset by engine operating conditions. These conditions are determined
by input signals (for engine speed and intake air) from both the camshaft position sensor and the mass air
flow sensor.
Various Fuel Injection Increase/Decrease CompensationNLEC1342S03In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance under various oper-
ating conditions as listed below.
+During warm-up
+When starting the engine
+During acceleration
+Hot-engine operation
+When selector lever is changed from ªNº to ªDº
+High-load, high-speed operation
+During deceleration
+During high engine speed operation
+Extremely high engine coolant temperature
ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
SR20DE
Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) System
EC-569 

System DescriptionNLEC1343S02
SEF742M
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-fuel ratio for every running condition of
the engine. The ignition timing data is stored in the ECM. This data forms the map shown above.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width, crankshaft position sensor signal and cam-
shaft position sensor signal. Computing this information, ignition signals are transmitted to the power transis-
tor.
e.g., N: 1,800 rpm, Tp: 1.50 msec
AÉBTDC
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is revised by the ECM according to the other data stored
in the ECM.
+At starting
+During warm-up
+At idle
+During acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed
within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not
operate under normal driving conditions.
If engine knocking occurs, the knock sensor monitors the condition. The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The
ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
Air Conditioning Cut Control
DESCRIPTIONNLEC1344Input/Output Signal ChartNLEC1344S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner ªONº signal
Air condi-
tioner cut
controlAir conditioner relay PNP switch Neutral position
Throttle position sensor Throttle valve opening angle
Camshaft position sensor Engine speed
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Ignition switch Start signal
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Power steering oil pressure switch Power steering operation
System DescriptionNLEC1344S02This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned off.
+When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
+When cranking the engine.
ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
SR20DE
Electronic Ignition (EI) System (Cont'd)
EC-572 

ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
NLEC1365S02
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
D ATA
MONI-
TORD ATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STA-
TUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUTCamshaft position sensor XEngine
speed
XEngine
speed
XEngine
speed
X
Crankshaft position sensor
(OBD)X*3
Mass air flow sensor X X X
Engine coolant temperature
sensorXXXXX
Heated oxygen sensor 1
(front)X X X X*3 X*3
Heated oxygen sensor 2
(rear)X*3 X X X*3 X*3
Vehicle speed sensorXXXX
Throttle position sensor X X X
EGR temperature sensor
(where fitted)X*3 X X
Intake air temperature sen-
sorX*3 X X X
Knock sensor X
Ignition switch (start signal) X X
Closed throttle position
switchX
Closed throttle position
switch (throttle position sen-
sor signal)XX
Air conditioner switch X X
Park/Neutral position (PNP)
switchX*3 X X
Power steering oil pressure
switchXX
Electrical load X X
Heater fan switch X X
Battery voltage X X
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-608 
![NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001  Service Repair Manual Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
INT/A TEMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]jj+The intake air temperature determined by the
signal voltage of the intake air temperature
sensor is NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001  Service Repair Manual Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
INT/A TEMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]jj+The intake air temperature determined by the
signal voltage of the intake air temperature
sensor is](/manual-img/5/57352/w960_57352-1036.png)
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
INT/A TEMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]jj+The intake air temperature determined by the
signal voltage of the intake air temperature
sensor is indicated.
EGR TEMP SEN [V]
(where fitted)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.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air condi-
tioner switch as determined by the air condi-
tioning 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 signal.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the electri-
cal load signal and/or lighting switch.
ON ... rear defogger is operating and/or light-
ing 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.
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.
IGN TIMING [BTDC]j+Indicates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]+ªCalculated load valueº indicates the value of
the current airflow divided by peak airflow.
ABSOL TH.P/S [%]+ªAbsolute throttle position sensorº indicates
the throttle opening computed by ECM
according to the signal voltage of the throttle
position sensor.
MASS AIRFLOW
[gm/s]+Indicates the mass airflow computed by ECM
according to the signal voltage of the mass
air flow sensor.
IACV-AAC/V [step]j+Indicates the IACV-AAC valve control value
computed by ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
PURG VOL C/V [%]+Indicates the EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve computed by the ECM
according to the inpuct signals.
+The opening becomes larger as the value
increases.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-612 
![NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001  Service Repair Manual Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]j+Indicates the mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle.+When the engine is running, NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001  Service Repair Manual Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]j+Indicates the mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle.+When the engine is running,](/manual-img/5/57352/w960_57352-1038.png)
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]j+Indicates the mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle.+When the engine is running, specifi-
cation 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 MODENLEC1365S08
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TION+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 TIM-
ING+Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
+Timing light: Set
+Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.+Adjust initial ignition timing.
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 coil
+Ignition wires
COOLING FAN+Ignition switch: ON
+Turn the cooling fan ªHIGHº,
ªLOWº and ªOFFº using CON-
SULT-II.Cooling fan moves at high speed or
low speed and stops.+Harness and connector
+Cooling fan motors
+Cooling fan relays
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
(where fitted)+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Change the EGR volume control
valve opening step using CON-
SULT-II.EGR volume control valve maks an
operating sound.+Harness and connector
+EGR volume control valve
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-614 

Symptom Matrix ChartNLEC1372SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMNLEC1372S01
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-1032
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-578
Injector circuit11232 22 2EC-1021
Evaporative emission system334444444 4EC-573
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem334444444 41EC-576
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 3 31111 1EC-623
IACV-AAC valve circuit112332222 2 2EC-863, 995
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjust-
ment33111 11 1EC-623
Ignition circuit11222 22 2EC-900, 1004
EGR
(where
fitted)EGR volume control valve circuit2233 3EC-841
EGR system212333223 3EC-834, 841,
921
Main power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 2EC-671
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2HAsection
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-648 

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 (OBD)
circuit22EC-819,
969
Camshaft position sensor circuit 3 2 3 EC-825
Mass air flow sensor circuit11222 22 2EC-679
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
circuit1232 22 2EC-709,
944
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor circuit112323223 2EC-694
Throttle position sensor circuit 1 222222 2EC-700
Incorrect throttle position sensor
adjustment31 11111 1EC-623
Vehicle speed sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 EC-858
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-815
ECM 22333333333EC-880,
647
Start signal circuit 2EC-1027
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-931
Power steering oil pressure
switch circuit2 3 3 EC-1039
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 EC-1050
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-649