2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 steering

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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System ChartEBS00KEB
*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*2: The signals are sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*3: The output signals are sent from the ECM through CAN communication line.
Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) SystemEBS00KEC
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: Under normal conditions, this sensor is not for engine control operation.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*3: The ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). The amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
Input (Sensor) ECM Function Output (Actuator)
●Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
●Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
●Mass air flow sensor
●Engine coolant temperature sensor
●Heated oxygen sensor 1
●Throttle position sensor
●Accelerator pedal position sensor
●Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
●Intake air temperature sensor
●Power steering pressure sensor
●Ignition switch
●Stop lamp switch
●Battery voltage
●Knock sensor
●Refrigerant pressure sensor
●Heated oxygen sensor 2*1
●TCM (Transmission control module)*2
●Air conditioner switch*2
●Vehicle speed signal*2
●Electrical load signal*2
Fuel injection & mixture ratio control Fuel injectors
Electronic ignition system Power transistor
Fuel pump control Fuel pump relay
On board diagnostic system
MI (On the instrument panel)
*3
Intake valve timing controlIntake valve timing control solenoid
valve
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater control Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater control Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater
EVAP canister purge flow controlEVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve
Air conditioning cut control
Air conditioner relay
*3
Cooling fan control
Cooling fan relays*3
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed
*3 and piston position
Fuel injection & mix-
ture ratio controlFuel injectors Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Heated oxygen sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Battery
Battery voltage
*3
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2
*1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Vehicle speed signal
*2Vehicle speed
Air conditioner switch
*2Air conditioner operation

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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-
fuel ratio for every running condition of the engine. The ignition tim-
ing data is stored in the ECM. This data forms the map shown.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width and
camshaft position sensor signal. Computing this information, ignition
signals are transmitted to the power transistor.
e.g., N: 1,800 rpm, Tp: 1.50 msec
A°BTDC
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is revised by the
ECM according to the other data stored in the ECM.
●At starting
●During warm-up
●At idle
●At low battery voltage
●During acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed
within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not
operate under normal driving conditions. If engine knocking occurs, the knock sensor monitors the condition.
The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
Air Conditioning Cut ControlEBS00KEE
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: These signals are sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*2: The ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned off.
●When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
●When cranking the engine.
●At high engine speeds.
●When the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high.
●When operating power steering during low engine speed or low vehicle speed.
●When engine speed is excessively low.
●When refrigerant pressure is excessively low or high.
SEF742M
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Air conditioner switch
*1Air conditioner “ON” signal
Air conditioner
cut controlAir conditioner relay Throttle position sensor Throttle valve opening angle
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed
*2
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Battery
Battery voltage
*2
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Vehicle speed signal
*1Vehicle speed

BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
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3. Check ignition timing.
Accelerator Pedal Released Position LearningEBS00KEI
DESCRIPTION
“Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning” is an operation to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
harness connector of accelerator pedal position sensor or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch “ON” and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch “ON” and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds.
Throttle Valve Closed Position LearningEBS00KEJ
DESCRIPTION
“Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning” is an operation to learn the fully closed position of the throttle valve
by monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch “ON”.
3. Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds.
Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
Idle Air Volume LearningEBS00KEK
DESCRIPTION
“Idle Air Volume Learning” is an operation to learn the idle air volume that keeps each engine within the spe-
cific range. It must be performed under any of the following conditions:
●Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.
●Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PREPARATION
Before performing “Idle Air Volume Learning”, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are missed for even a moment.
●Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
●Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 95°C (158 - 203°F)
●PNP switch: ON
●Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, set lighting switch to the 1st position to light
only small lamps.
●Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
●Vehicle speed: Stopped
SEF166Y

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Basic InspectionEBS00KEU
1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for
scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
–Harness connectors for improper connections
–Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
–Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
–Hoses and ducts for leaks
–Air cleaner clogging
–Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
–Headlamp switch is OFF.
–Air conditioner switch is OFF.
–Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
–Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature
indicator points the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-
load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-II or ECM.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding “Diagnostic Procedure”.
>> GO TO 3.
SEF983U
SEF976U
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Symptom Matrix Chart
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SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
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 pump circuit 11232 22 3 2EC-699
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-427
Injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-693
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-717
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem334444444 41EC-720
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 33 1111 1EC-443
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-575
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EC-578
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EC-585
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EC-591
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1EC-443
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-660
Main power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23EC-486
Mass air flow sensor circuit 11222 22 2EC-495
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit 11222322312EC-501
Throttle position sensor circuit 12 22222 2EC-524
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EC-530
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EC-607
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EC-613
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EC-615
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EC-624
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit3212 2EC-536
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EC-543
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EC-617
Heated oxygen sensor 1 circuit 1232 22 2EC-506
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EC-512
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EC-647
Knock sensor circuit 2 2 3EC-550
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-554
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 2 2EC-561
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-677
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3333EC-678

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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2R/BHeated oxygen sensor 2
heater[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Engine speed: Below 3,800 rpm after the
following conditions are met.
●Keeping the engine speed between 3,500
and 4,000 rpm for one minute and at idle
for one minute under no load.0 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch “ON”]
●Engine stopped.
[Engine is running]
●Engine speed is above 3,800 rpm.BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
3RThrottle control motor power
supply[Ignition switch “ON”]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
4W
(LHD)
BR
(RHD)Throttle control motor
(Close)[Ignition switch “ON”]
●Engine stopped.
●Shift lever position is ″D″ (A/T models).
●Shift lever position is “1st” (M/T models).
●Accelerator pedal is releasing.0 - 14V
5B (LHD)
Y (RHD)Throttle control motor
(Open)[Ignition switch “ON”]
●Engine stopped.
●Shift lever position is ″D″ (A/T models).
●Shift lever position is “1st” (M/T models).
●Accelerator pedal is depressing.0 - 14V
12 LPower steering pressure
sensor[Engine is running]
●Steering wheel is being turned.0.5 - 4.0V
[Engine is running]
●Steering wheel is not being turned.0.4 - 0.8V
13 RCrankshaft position sensor
(POS)[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speedApproximately 3.0V
[Engine is running]
●Engine speed is 2,000 rpm.Approximately 3.0V TERMI-
NAL
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COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
PBIB0534E
PBIB0533E
PBIB0527E
PBIB0528E

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49 W Throttle position sensor 1[Ignition switch “ON”]
●Engine stopped.
●Shift lever position is ″D″ (A/T models).
●Shift lever position is “1st” (M/T models).
●Accelerator pedal fully released.More than 0.36V
[Ignition switch “ON”]
●Engine stopped.
●Shift lever position is ″D″ (A/T models).
●Shift lever position is “1st” (M/T models).
●Accelerator pedal fully depressed.Less than 4.75V
50 Y Mass air flow sensor[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speed1.0 - 1.7V
[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Engine speed is 2,500 rpm.1.5 - 2.1V
54 -Sensor ground
(Knock sensor shield circuit)[Engine is running]
●Idle speedApproximately 0V
57 BSensor ground
(Power steering pressure
sensor/Refrigerant pressure
sensor)[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speedApproximately 0V
60
61
79
80L/R
BR
GY/R
PUIgnition signal No. 3
Ignition signal No. 1
Ignition signal No. 4
Ignition signal No. 2[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speed0 - 0.1V
[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Engine speed is 2,000 rpm.0 - 0.2V TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
PBIB0521E
PBIB0522E

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62 Y/RIntake valve timing control
solenoid valve[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●When revving engine up to 2,000 rpm
quickly.7 - 10V
65 GSensor power supply
(Power steering pressure
sensor)[Ignition switch “ON”]Approximately 5V
66 BSensor ground
(Throttle position sensor)[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speedApproximately 0V
67 BSensor ground
(Mass air flow sensor)[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speedApproximately 0V
68 R Throttle position sensor 2[Ignition switch “ON”]
●Engine stopped.
●Shift lever position is ″D″ (A/T models).
●Shift lever position is “1st” (M/T models).
●Accelerator pedal fully released.Less than 4.75V
[Ignition switch “ON”]
●Engine stopped.
●Shift lever position is ″D″ (A/T models).
●Shift lever position is “1st” (M/T models).
●Accelerator pedal fully depressed.More than 0.36V
69 L Refrigerant pressure sensor[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Both A/C switch and blower switch are
“ON”.
(Compressor operates.)1.0 - 4.0V
72 BR/WEngine coolant temperature
sensor[Engine is running]Approximately 0 - 4.8V
Output voltage varies with
engine coolant temperature.
73 BSensor ground
(Engine coolant temperature
sensor)[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speedApproximately 0V
74 BSensor ground
(Heated oxygen sensor)[Engine is running]
●Warm-up condition
●Idle speedApproximately 0V TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
MBIB0052E
PBIB0532E