2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 ecm

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Fail-safe ChartEBS00K3N
●When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MI lights up.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1
●U1000 U1001 CAN communication line
●P0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor
●P0112 P0113 Intake air temperature sensor
●P0117 P0118 Engine coolant temperature sensor
●P0221 P0222 P0223 P1223 P1224 P1225 P1226 P1229 Throttle position sensor
●P0226 P0227 P0228 P1227 P1228 Accelerator pedal position sensor
●P0327 P0328 Knock sensor
●P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
●P0340 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
●P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
●P0705 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch
●P0605 ECM
●P1610-P1615 NATS
●P1706 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch
2
●P0031 P0032 Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
●P0037 P0038 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater
●P0132 P0133 P0134 P1143 P1144 Heated oxygen sensor 1
●P0138 P0139 P1146 P1147 Heated oxygen sensor 2
●P0550 Power steering pressure sensor
●P0710-P0725 P0740-P0755 P1705 P1760 A/T related sensors and solenoid valves
●P1065 ECM power supply
●P 1111 I n ta k e v a l v e t i m i n g c o n t r o l s o l e n o i d v a l v e
●P1122 Electric throttle control function
●P1124 P1126 P1128 Electric throttle control actuator
●P1805 Brake switch
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●P0011 Intake valve timing control
●P0171 P0172 Fuel injection system function
●P0300 - P0304 Misfire
●P0420 Three way catalyst function
●P0444 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
●P0731-P0734 A/T function
●P1121 Electric throttle control actuator
●P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
●When there is an open circuit on MI circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by lighting MI up when there
is malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected
as NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system malfunctions and MI circuit is open by
means of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MI circuit and demands the driver to
repair the trouble.
P0117
P0118Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time after turning
ignition switch “ON” or “START”.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided (CONSULT-
II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or Start40°C (104°F)
More than approx. 4 minutes after
ignition ON or Start80°C (176°F)
Except as shown above40 - 80°C (104 - 176°F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cool-
ing fan operates while engine is running.
P0221
P0222
P0223
P1223
P1224Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening
in order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the nor-
mal condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P0226
P0227
P0228
P1227
P1228Accelerator pedal position
sensorThe ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening
in order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the nor-
mal condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P1121 Electric throttle control actu-
ator
(ECM detect the throttle
valve is stuck open.)While the vehicle is driving, it slows down gradually by fuel cut. After the vehicle stops,
the engine stalls.
The engine can restart in “N” or “P” position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000
rpm or more.
P1122 Electric throttle control func-
tionECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1124
P1126Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1128
Throttle control motorECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring
P1229 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring. DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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6.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-31, "
Idle Air Volume Learning" .
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 7 .
No >> 1. Follow the construction of “Idle Air Volume Learning”.
2. GO TO 4.
7.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-II.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
●Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-240 .
●Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-234 .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> 1. Repair or replace.
2. GO TO 4.
9.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of a incident, but
this is the rarely the case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to EC-49, "
NATS
(Nissan Anti-theft System)" .
>> GO TO 4. Is″Idle Air Volume Learning″ carried out successfully?
M/T: 700 ± 50 rpm
A/T: 800 ± 50 rpm (in “P” or “N” position)
M/T: 700 ± 50 rpm
A/T: 800 ± 50 rpm (in “P” or “N” position)

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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15.CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 16.
16.CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-47, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 17.
NG >> 1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 4.
17.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
●Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-240 .
●Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-234 .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 18.
NG >> 1. Repair or replace.
2. GO TO 4.
18.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of a incident, but
this is the rarely the case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to EC-49, "
NATS
(Nissan Anti-theft System)" .
>> GO TO 4. M/T: 8 ± 5° BTDC
A/T: 10 ± 5° BTDC (in “P” or “N” position)

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 3EC-260
ECM 22333333333EC-265,
EC-268
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit332 13223 3EC-272
PNP switch circuit 3 33333 3EC-356
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 3 4EC-387
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 3 3EC-392
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2AT C - 2 9
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
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
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FE-4
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5 FE-4
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
555555 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—

EC-80
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ECM Harness Connector Terminal Layout
EBS00K3S
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueEBS00K3T
PREPARATION
1. ECM is located behind the glove box. For this inspection,
remove glove box.
2. Remove ECM harness protector.
3. When disconnecting ECM harness connector, loosen it with
levers as far as they will go as shown at right.
4. Connect a break-out box (SST) and Y-cable adapter (SST)
between the ECM and ECM harness connector.
●Use extreme care not to touch 2 pins at one time.
●Data is for comparison and may not be exact.
ECM INSPECTION TABLE
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT-II.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
MBIB0045E
MBIB0258E
MBIB0145E
TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
1 B ECM ground[Engine is running]
●Idle speedEngine ground

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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: Average voltage for pulse signal (Actual pulse signal can be confirmed by oscilloscope.)
CONSULT-II FunctionEBS00K3U
FUNCTION
*1: The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
●Diagnostic trouble codes
●1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
●Freeze frame data
●1st trip freeze frame data
●System readiness test (SRT) codes
●Test values
●Others109 B/R Ignition switch[Ignition switch “OFF”]0V
[Ignition switch “ON”]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
111 W/G ECM relay (Self shut-off)[Engine is running]
[Ignition switch “OFF”]
●For 5 seconds after turning ignition switch
“OFF”.0 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch “OFF”]
●5 seconds passed after turning ignition
switch “OFF”.BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
113 B/P Fuel pump relay[Ignition switch “ON”]
●For 1 second after turning ignition switch
“ON”.
[Engine is running]0 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch “ON”]
●More than 1 second after turning ignition
switch “ON”.BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
11 5
11 6B
BECM ground[Engine is running]
●Idle speedEngine ground
11 9
120W
WPower supply for ECM[Ignition switch “ON”]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
121 W/LPower supply for ECM
(Buck-up)[Ignition switch “OFF”]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V) TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
Diagnostic test mode Function
Work supportThis mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the
indications on the CONSULT-II unit.
Self-diagnostic resultsSelf-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data
can be read and erased quickly.
*1
Data monitor Input/Output data in the ECM can be read.
Data monitor (SPEC)Input/Output of the specification for Basic fuel schedule, AFM, A/F feedback control value and the
other data monitor items can be read.
Active testDiagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also
shifts some parameters in a specified range.
Function test This mode is used to inform customers when their vehicle condition requires periodic maintenance.
DTC & SRT confirmation The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/result can be confirmed.
ECM part number ECM part number can be read.

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WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE
Self Diagnostic Item
Regarding items of “DTC and 1st trip DTC”, refer to EC-10, "INDEX FOR DTC" .
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
*1: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data. WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
●FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR-
ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN
●THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM.When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT
●THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT.When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control value
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ
*●IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ
*●IDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition tim-
ing
After adjustment, confirm target
ignition timing with a timing light.
Freeze frame data
item*1Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]
●The engine control component part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as “PXXXX”. (Refer
to EC-10, "
INDEX FOR DTC" .)
FUEL SYS-B1
●“Fuel injection system status” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
●One mode in the following is displayed.
“MODE 2”: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
“MODE 3”: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enrichment)
“MODE 4”: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
“MODE 5”: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
CAL/LD VALUE [%]
●The calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP [°C]
or [°F]
●The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L-FUEL TRIM-B1 [%]
●“Long-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
●The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule
than short-term fuel trim.
S-FUEL TRIM-B1 [%]
●“Short-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
●The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel
schedule.
ENGINE SPEED
[rpm]
●The engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VHCL SPEED [km/h]
or [mph]
●The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]
●The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE [°C]
or [°F]
●The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.