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IIf the battery is disconnected, the emission-related diagnostic information will be lost after approx.
24 hours.
IErasing the emission-related diagnostic information using CONSULT-II is easier and quicker than
switching the diagnostic test mode using the data link connector.
NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)
IIf the security indicator lights up with the ignition switch in
the ªONº position or ªNATS MALFUNCTIONº is displayed
on ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº screen, perform self-diagnostic
results mode with CONSULT-II using NATS program card.
Refer to ªNATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System)º in EL section.
IConfirm no self-diagnostic results of NATS is displayed
before touching ªERASEº in ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode
with CONSULT-II.
IWhen replacing ECM, initialization of NATS system and
registration of all NATS ignition key IDs must be carried out
with CONSULT-II using NATS program card.
Therefore, be sure to receive all keys from vehicle owner.
Regarding the procedures of NATS initialization and NATS
ignition key ID registration, refer to CONSULT-II operation
manual, NATS.
Malfunction Indicator (MI)
DESCRIPTION
The MI is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MI will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON with-
out the engine running. This is a bulb check.
IIf the MI does not light up, refer to EL section (ªWARNING
LAMPS AND CHIMEº) or see EC-291.
2. When the engine is started, the MI should go off.
If the MI remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an engine system malfunction.
If MI illuminates or blinks irregularly after starting engine,
water may have accumulated in fuel filter. Drain water from
fuel filter. Refer to MA section.
SEF252Z
SAT652J
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) (Cont'd)
EC-34
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On board diagnostic system function
The on board diagnostic system has the following three functions.
Diagnostic Test Mode KEY and ENG. Status Function Explanation of Function
Mode I Ignition switch in ON
position
Engine stopped
BULB CHECK This function checks the MI bulb for damage
(blown, open circuit, etc.).
If the MI does not come on, check MI circuit.
(See EC-291.)
Engine running
MALFUNCTION
WARNINGThis is a usual driving condition. When ECM
detects a malfunction, the MI will light up to
inform the driver that a malfunction has been
detected.
Mode II Ignition switch in ON
position
Engine stopped
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS This function allows DTCs to be read.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-35
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Relationship between MI, DTC, CONSULT-II and driving patterns
*1: When a malfunction is detected,
MI will light up.
*2: MI will not light up after ignition
switch is turned OFF.
*3: When a malfunction is detected
for the first time, the DTC will be
stored in ECM.*4: The DTC will not be displayed any
longer after vehicle is driven 40
times without the same malfunc-
tion. (The DTC still remain in
ECM.)*5: Other screens except SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC RESULTS & DATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) cannot
display the malfunction. DATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) can dis-
play the malfunction at the
moment it is detected.
PBIB0589E
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-38
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CONSULT-II
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector, which is located
under the driver side dash panel.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
5. Touch ªENGINEº.
6. Perform each diagnostic test mode according to each service
procedure.
For further information, see the CONSULT-II Operation Manual.
MEC992D
SEF995X
SEF320Y
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
EC-39
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ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
SELF-DIAG
RESULTSDATA MONI-
TORACTIVE
TEST
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUTEngine coolant temperature sensor X X
Vehicle speed sensor X X
Accelerator position sensor X X X
Accelerator position switch X X
Accelerator switch (F/C) X X
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) X X
Ignition switch (start signal) X
Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch X
Battery voltage X
Air conditioner switch X
Mass air flow sensor X X
Stop lamp switch X X
Heat up switch X
Charge air pressure sensor X
OUTPUTGlow relayXX
EGR volume control valve X X X
Cooling fan relay X X X
Air conditioner relay X
Variable nozzle turbocharger control solenoid valve X
Swirl control valve control solenoid valve X X
X: Applicable
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE
Regarding items detected in ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode,
refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-7.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
CKPS×RPM (TDC)
[rpm]qqIThe engine speed computed from the
crankshaft position sensor (TDC) signal
is displayed.
CMPS×RPM×PUMP
[rpm]qqIThe engine speed computed from the
pulse signal sent from electronic control
fuel injection pump is displayed.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ÉC] or [ÉF]
qqIThe engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is displayed.IWhen the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine cool-
ant temperature determined by the ECM
is displayed.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]qqIThe vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is displayed.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-40
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ACTIVE TEST MODE
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
COOLING FANIIgnition switch: ON
IOperate the cooling fan at
ªLOWº, ªHIº speed and turn
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves at ªLOWº, ªHIº
speed and stops.IHarness and connector
ICooling fan motor
ICooling fan relay
OFF ACCEL PO
SIGIClears the self-learning fully closed accelerator position, detected by accelerator position sensor, from the
ECM.
GLOW RLYIIgnition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
ITurn the glow relay ªONº and
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound.Glow relay makes the operating
sound.IHarness and connector
IGlow relay
INJ TIMING*IEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IRetard the injection timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IElectronic control fuel injection
pump
SWIRL CONT S/V1IIgnition switch: ON
ITurn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with the CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
EGR VOL CONT/VIIgnition switch: ON
IChange EGR volume control
valve opening step using CON-
SULT-II.EGR volume control valve makes
an operating sound.IHarness and connector
IEGR volume control valve
*: When using this item, DTC 0707 ªP7×F/INJ TIMG FBº may be detected. If so, erase it because it is not a malfunction.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-43
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SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointHARD/NO START/RESTART
(EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE NO START (with first firing)
NO START (without first firing)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATINGWarranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF
ENGINE CONTROL
Accelerator switch (FC) circuit*a, *b 1
EC-104
*c
Fuel cut system line*a, *c
EC-232
*b 1 1 1 1 *2
Accelerator position sensor circuit *a, *b 1 1 1 EC-130
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC)
circuit*a, *b
EC-145
*d 1 1
Charge air pressure sensor circuit*a,
*b, *c1 1 EC-215
Swirl control valve control solenoid
valve circuit*a, *b
EC-263
*c 1111
Variable nozzle turbocharger control
solenoid valve circuit*a, *b 1 1
EC-281
*c 1 1
Intake air control valve control sole-
noid valve circuit*c 11111111EC-273
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*2: Engine runs on after turning ignition switch OFF.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-60
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SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEAT/HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ABNORMAL SMOKE COLOR
DEAD BATTERY (UNDER CHARGE)
Malfunction indicator lamp illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?
Fuel cutBLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
Accelerator switch (FC) circuit*a, *b
1 1 EC-104
*c
Fuel cut system line*a, *c 1 1
EC-232
*b 1 *2
Accelerator position sensor circuit *a, *b 1 1 EC-130
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) cir-
cuit*a, *b 1 1
1 1 EC-145
*d
Charge air pressure sensor circuit *a, *b, *c 1 1 EC-215
Swirl control valve control solenoid
valve circuit*a, *b 1
EC-263
*c 1 1 1
Variable nozzle turbocharger control
solenoid valve circuit*a, *b 1 1
EC-281
*c 1 1
Intake air control valve control sole-
noid valve circuit*c EC-273
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*2: Engine runs on after turning ignition switch OFF.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-61