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![NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual TERMI-
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NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA(DC Voltage)
221 LG/B Cooling fan relay (High)[Engine is running]
Cooling fans are not operating
Cooling fans are operating at low speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
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COLORITEM CONDITION DATA(DC Voltage)
221 LG/B Cooling fan relay (High)[Engine is running]
Cooling fans are not operating
Cooling fans are operating at low speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
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TERMI-
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COLORITEM CONDITION DATA(DC Voltage)
221 LG/B Cooling fan relay (High)[Engine is running]
Cooling fans are not operating
Cooling fans are operating at low speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
Cooling fans are operating at high speedApproximately 0.1V
On Board Diagnosis LogicNJEC0663This diagnosis continuously monitors the engine coolant temperature.
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
DTC Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P1217
0208Cooling fan does not operate properly (Overheat).
Cooling fan system does not operate properly
(Overheat).
Engine coolant was not added to the system using
the proper filling method.Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or shorted.)
Cooling fan
Radiator hose
Radiator
Radiator cap
Water pump
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature sensor
For more information, refer to “MAIN 12 CAUSES OF
OVERHEATING”, EC-144.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant following the procedure in the LC-43,
“Changing Engine Coolant”. Also, replace the engine oil.
1) Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2liters per minute. Be sure
to use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-21, “Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio”.
2) After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
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ECM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont’d)
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AEC640
Overall Function Check
SEF111X
SEC163BA
MEC475B
NJEC0664Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan.
During this check, a DTC might not be confirmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Carefully remove the cap
by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to
escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-IINJEC0664S011) Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to “Diagnos-
tic Procedure”, EC-134.
2) Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to “Diagnos-
tic Procedure”, EC-134.
3) Turn ignition switch “ON”.
4) Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON-
SULT-II and make sure that cooling fans operate when touch-
ing “HIGH” or “LOW”.
If NG, go to “Diagnostic Procedure”, EC-134.
WITHOUT CONSULT-IINJEC0664S021) Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to “Diagnos-
tic Procedure”, EC-134.
2) Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to “Diagnos-
tic Procedure”, EC-134.
3) Start engine.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
4) Set temperature control lever to full cold position.
5) Turn air conditioner switch “ON”.
6) Turn blower fan switch “ON”.
7) Run engine at idle for a few minutes with air conditioner oper-
ating.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
8) Make sure that cooling fans operate at low speed.
9) Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
10) Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch “OFF”.
11) Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness con-
nector.
12) Connect 150Ωresistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
13) Start engine and make sure that cooling fans operate at higher
speed than low speed.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
14) If NG, go to “Diagnostic Procedure”, EC-134.
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Overall Function Check
EC-132
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Wiring DiagramNJEC0665
YEC326A
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Wiring Diagram
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Diagnostic ProcedureNJEC0666
1 INSPECTION START
Do you have CONSULT-II?
YesorNo
Ye s G O T O 2 .
No GO TO 4.
2 CHECK COOLING FAN LOW SPEED OPERATION
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”.
2. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-II.
SEF646X
3. Touch “LOW”.
4. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at low speed.
OK or NG
OK GO TO 3.
NG Check cooling fan low speed control circuit. (Go to PROCEDURE A, EC-138.)
3 CHECK COOLING FAN HIGH SPEED OPERATION
With CONSULT-II
1. Touch “HIGH”.
SEF111X
2. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at higher speed than low speed.
OK or NG
OK GO TO 6.
NG Check cooling fan high speed control circuit. (Go to PROCEDURE B, EC-141.)
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Diagnostic Procedure
EC-134
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4 CHECK COOLING FAN LOW SPEED OPERATION
Without CONSULT-II
1. Disconnect cooling fan relay-3.
SEF384Y
2. Start engine and let it idle.
3. Set temperature lever at full cold position.
4. Turn air conditioner switch “ON”.
5. Turn blower fan switch “ON”.
6. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at low speed.
SEC163BA
OK or NG
OK GO TO 5.
NG Check cooling fan low speed control circuit. (Go to PROCEDURE A, EC-138.)
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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont’d)
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5 CHECK COOLING FAN HIGH SPEED OPERATION
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Reconnect cooling fan relay-3.
3. Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch “OFF”.
4. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
5. Connect 150Ωresistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
6. Restart engine and make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at high speed.
MEC475B
OK or NG
OK GO TO 6.
NG Check cooling fan high speed control circuit. (Go to PROCEDURE B, EC-141.)
6 CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK
Apply pressure to the cooling system with a tester, and check if the pressure drops.
Testing pressure: 157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm2,23psi)
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator damage.
SLC754A
Pressure should not drop.
OK or NG
OK GO TO 8.
NG GO TO 7.
7 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following for leak.
Hose
Radiator
Water pump (Refer to LC-38, “Water Pump”.)
Repair or replace.
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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont’d)
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8 CHECK RADIATOR CAP
Apply pressure to cap with a tester and check radiator cap relief pressure.
SLC755A
Radiator cap relief pressure:
59 - 98 kPa (0.59 - 0.98 bar, 0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2,9-14psi)
OK or NG
OK GO TO 9.
NG Replace radiator cap.
9 CHECK THERMOSTAT
1. Remove thermostat.
2. Check valve seating condition at normal room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
3. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
SLC343
Valve opening temperature:
82°C (180°F) [standard]
Valve lift:
More than 8.6 mm/95°C (0.339 in/203°F)
4. Check if valve is closed at 5°C (9°F) below valve opening temperature. For details, refer to LC-40, “Thermostat”.
OK or NG
OK GO TO 10.
NG Replace thermostat.
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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont’d)
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10 CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor.
2. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals1 and 2 as shown in the figure.
SEF304X
OK or NG
OK GO TO 11.
NG Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
11 CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to “MAIN 12 CAUSES OF OVERHEATING”, EC-144.
INSPECTION END
PROCEDURE ANJEC0666S05
1 CHECK COOLING FAN POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Disconnect cooling fan relay-1.
3. Turn ignition switch “ON”.
4. Check voltage between cooling fan relay-1 terminals 2, 3 and ground withCONSULT-II or tester.
SEF899Y
OK or NG
OK GO TO 3.
NG GO TO 2.
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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont’d)
EC-138