2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 engine overheat

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 25LC-12
Thermostat 5 LC-15
Water pumpLC-14
Water galleryLC-12
Cooling fan 5 LC-17
Coolant level (low)/Contaminated
coolantLC-17
NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System) 1 1EC-431
or
EL-386 SYMPTOM
Reference
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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

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
*: Leaving cooling fan ″OFF″ with CONSULT-II while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
REAL TIME DIAGNOSIS IN DATA MONITOR MODE (RECORDING VEHICLE DATA)
Description
CONSULT-II has two kinds of triggers and they can be selected by touching “SETTING” in “DATA MONITOR”
mode.
1. “AUTO TRIG” (Automatic trigger):
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 connectors
●Fuel injectors
●Heated oxygen sensor 1
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.
●Perform “Idle Air Volume Learn-
ing”.
POWER BAL-
ANCE
●Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
●A/C switch “OFF”
●Shift lever:
N (A/T models)
Neutral (M/T models)
●Cut off each injector signal one at
a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.
●Harness and connectors
●Compression
●Fuel injectors
●Power transistor
●Spark plugs
●Ignition coils
COOLING FAN*
●Ignition switch: ON
●Turn the cooling fan “ON” and
“OFF” with CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves and stops.
●Harness and connectors
●Cooling fan relay
●Cooling fan motor
ENG COOLANT
TEMP
●Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
●Change the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
●Harness and connectors
●Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
●Fuel injectors
FUEL PUMP
RELAY
●Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
●Turn the fuel pump relay “ON”
and “OFF” using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.●Harness and connectors
●Fuel pump relay
PURG VOL
CONT/V
●Engine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.
●Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.●Harness and connectors
●Solenoid valve
V/T ASSIGN
ANGLE
●Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
●Change intake valve timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
●Harness and connectors
●Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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On Board Diagnosis LogicEBS00KJ3
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.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to LC-11. Also, replace the
engine oil. Refer to LC-8.
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to
use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-21.
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckEBS00KJ4
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around 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-II
1. 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 EC-600,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-600,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch “ON”.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217Engine over temperature
(Overheat)
●Cooling 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.)
●Harness or connectors
(The CAN communication line is
open or shorted.)
●Cooling fan
●Radiator hose
●Radiator
●Radiator cap
●Water pump
●Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-605,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
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EC-598
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON-
SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-600, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
1. 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 EC-600,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-600,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Start engine and let it idle.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
4. Turn air conditioner switch “ON”.
5. Turn blower fan switch “ON”.
6. Make sure that cooling fans operate.
If NG, go to EC-600, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
8. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-605, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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7.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTORS
Refer to EC-606, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motors.
8.CHECK SMART ENTRANCE CONTROL UNIT
Refer to EL-368.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motors.
9.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-485, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
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Main 12 Causes of OverheatingEBS00KJ7
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes. Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1
●Blocked radiator
●Blocked condenser
●Blocked radiator grille
●Blocked bumper
●Visual No blocking —
2
●Coolant mixture●Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture See MA-19.
3
●Coolant level●Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neckSee MA-7.
4
●Radiator cap●Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.59 - 0.98 bar, 0.6 - 1.0
kg/cm
2 , 9 - 14 psi) (Limit)See LC-12.
ON*
25●Coolant leaks●Visual No leaks See LC-11.
ON*
26●Thermostat●Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot See LC-15, and LC-16.
ON*
17●Cooling fan●CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-596
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OFF 8
●Combustion gas leak●Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39●Coolant temperature
gauge●Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—
●Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank●Visual No overflow during driving
and idlingSee MA-7.
OFF*
410●Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor●Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee MA-7.
OFF 11
●Cylinder head●Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)SeeEM-57, "CYLINDER
HEAD" .
12
●Cylinder block and pis-
tons●Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSeeEM-70, "CYLINDER
BLOCK" .

SYSTEM — Basic engine control
systemSYMPTOM
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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 illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
Electronic control fuel injection
pump mainframe44345433—*1
Injection nozzle 3 3 3 4 3 EC-21 *2
Glow system 1 1 EC-188
Engine body 3 3 3 3 3 3 EM section *3
EGR system 3 EC-197
Air cleaner and ducts 3 3 MA section *4
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*1: Fuel injection system malfunction or fuel injection timing control system malfunction may be the cause.
*2: Depends on open-valve pressure and spray pattern.
*3: Caused mainly by insufficient compression pressure.
*4: Symptom varies depending on off-position of air duct, etc.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont’d)
EC-54

SYSTEM — ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
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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 illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
Electronic control fuel injection pump
circuit*a, *b 1 1 1
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*c, *d 1
Mass air flow sensor circuit*a, *c
1 EC-78
*b 1
Engine coolant temperature sensor cir-
cuit*a, *b 1 1 1 1 1 EC-84 *1
Vehicle speed sensor circuit *a, *b 1 EC-105
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*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*1: Compensation according to engine coolant temperature does not function.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont’d)
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