2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 engine overheat

SYSTEM — 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 illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
Fuel cut system line*a, *c 1 1
EC-124
*b*2
Accelerator position sensor circuit *a, *b 1 1 EC-89
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) circuit*a, *b
1 1 1 1 EC-99
*d
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 — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont’d)
EC-58

SYSTEM — 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 illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
Start signal circuit *a, *b EC-205 *3
Accelerator position switch (Idle) circuit*a, *c
EC-89
*b 1 1 *4
Ignition switch circuit*a
EC-72
*b*5
Power supply for ECM circuit*a
1 1 EC-72
*b
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*3: Start control does not function.
*4: Accelerator position sensor NG signal is output.
*5: Engine does not stop.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont’d)
EC-60

SYSTEM — 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 illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
EGR volume control valve circuit*a, *b
EC-197
*c 1 *6
Glow relay circuit*a 1
EC-188*7
*b*8
ECM relay (Self-shutoff) circuit*a
EC-177
*b*9
ECM, Connector circuit *a, *b22222222222EC-175,
11 6
Air conditioner relay circuit*a
EC-212*10
*b*11
Air conditioner switch circuit*a, *c
EC-212*11
*b*12
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*6: Does not stop operating.
*7: Glow lamp does not turn on.
*8: Glow lamp does not turn off.
*9: Ground short makes engine unable to stop.
*10: Air conditioner does not operate.
*11: Air conditioner does not stop operating.
*12: Air conditioner does not work.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONYD
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont’d)
EC-62

TERMI-
NAL
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
(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.
GI
MA
EM
LC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
DTC P1217 OVER HEATYD
ECM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont’d)
EC-131

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.
DTC P1217 OVER HEATYD
Overall Function Check
EC-132

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.
DTC P1217 OVER HEATYD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont’d)
EC-138

9 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
1. Perform “TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT”, EC-71.
INSPECTION END
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingNJEC0667
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Condition Reference page
OFF 1 Blocked radiator
Blocked radiator grille
Blocked bumperVisual No blocking —
2 Coolant mixture Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture See MA-19, “RECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS”.
3 Coolant level Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and
radiator filler neckSee LC-17, “Changing
Engine Coolant”.
4 Radiator cap Pressure tester 78 - 98 kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0
kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)See LC-37, “System
Check”.
ON*
25 Coolant leaks Visual No leaks See LC-37, “System
Check”.
ON*
26 Thermostat Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be
hotSee LC-40, “Thermostat”
and “Radiator”.
ON*
17 Cooling fan CONSULT-II Operating See Trouble Diagnosis
for DTC P1217, EC-130.
OFF 8 Combustion gas leak Color checker chemi-
cal tester 4 Gas ana-
lyzerNegative —
ON*
39 Coolant temperature
gaugeVisual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—
Coolant overflow to
reservoir tankVisual No overflow during driv-
ing and idlingSee LC-43, “Changing
Engine Coolant”.
OFF*
410 Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
torVisual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee LC-43, “REFILLING
ENGINE COOLANT”.
OFF 11 Cylinder head Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)See EM-48, “Inspection”.
12 Cylinder block and pis-
tonsVisual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSee EM-70, “Inspection”.
*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.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to LC-46, “OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS”.
DTC P1217 OVER HEATYD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont’d)
EC-144

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
AT-63
[EURO-OBD]
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTIONPFP:00000
A/T Fluid CheckECS007NW
FLUID LEAKAGE CHECK
1. Clean area suspected of leaking. — for example, mating surface
of converter housing and transmission case.
2. Start engine, apply foot brake, place selector lever in “D” posi-
tion and wait a few minutes.
3. Stop engine.
4. Check for fluid leakage.
FLUID CONDITION CHECK
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Refer to AT-13, "Checking A/T Fluid" .
SAT767B
SAT288G
Fluid color Suspected problem
Dark or black with burned odor Wear of frictional material
Milky pink Water contamination — Road water
entering through filler tube or breather
Varnished fluid, light to dark brown and
tackyOxidation — Over or under filling, —
Overheating
SAT638A