2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 Engine Control

EC-90
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
×: Applicable
Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSCAN
DIAG
SUP-
PORT
MNTRDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]××
●Indicates the engine speed computed
from the signals of the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor (POS) and camshaft posi-
tion sensor (PHASE).●Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
●If the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal
value may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]××
●The signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor is displayed.●When the engine is stopped, a
certain value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]×
●“Base fuel schedule” indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board cor-
rection.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]×
●The mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle is
indicated.
●When the engine is stopped, a
certain value is indicated.
●This data also includes the data
for the air-fuel ratio learning con-
trol.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[°C] or [°F]××
●The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the
engine coolant temperature sensor) is
displayed.
●When the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-cir-
cuited, ECM enters fail-safe mode.
The engine coolant temperature
determined by the ECM is dis-
played.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]××
●The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 1 is displayed.
HO2S2 (B1) [V]×
●The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 is displayed.
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]××
●Display of heated oxygen sensor 1 sig-
nal during air-fuel ratio feedback control:
RICH ... means the mixture became
“rich”, and control is being affected
toward a leaner mixture.
LEAN ... means the mixture became
“lean”, and control is being affected
toward a rich mixture.●After turning ON the ignition
switch, “RICH” is displayed until
air-fuel mixture ratio feedback
control begins.
●When the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continu-
ously.
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]×
●Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 sig-
nal:
RICH ... means the amount of oxygen
after three way catalyst is relatively
small.
LEAN ... means the amount of oxygen
after three way catalyst is relatively
large.
●When the engine is stopped, a
certain value is indicated.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]××
●The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed signal is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT
[V]××
●The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
ACCEL SEN 1 [V]××
●The accelerator pedal position sensor
signal voltage is displayed.
ACCEL SEN 2 [V]×

EC-94
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
●Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODE
Monitored Item
NOTE:
●Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically. Voltage [V]
●Voltage, frequency, duty cycle or pulse
width measured by the probe.
●Only “#” is displayed if item is
unable to be measured.
●Figures with “#”s are temporary
ones. They are the same figures
as an actual piece of data which
was just previously measured. Frequency
[msec], [Hz] or [%]
DUTY-HI
DUTY-LOW
PLS WIDTH-HI
PLS WIDTH-LOW
CAN COMM
[OK/NG]×
●Indicates the communication condition
of CAN communication line.●These items are not displayed in
“SELECTION FROM MENU”
mode. CAN CIRC 1
[OK/UNKWN]×
CAN CIRC 2
[OK/UNKWN]×
CAN CIRC 3
[OK/UNKWN]×
CAN CIRC 4
[OK/UNKWN]×
CAN CIRC 5
[OK/UNKWN]×
CAN CIRC 6
[OK/UNKWN]×
CAN CIRC 7
[OK/UNKWN]× Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSCAN
DIAG
SUP-
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MNTRDescription Remarks
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]××
●Indicates the engine speed computed
from the signal of the crankshaft position
sensor (POS).
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]××
●The signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor specification is displayed.●When engine is running specification
range is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]×
●“Base fuel schedule” indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board cor-
rection.
●When engine is running specification
range is indicated.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]×
●The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feed-
back correction factor per cycle is indi-
cated.●When engine is running specification
range is indicated.
●This data also includes the data for the
air-fuel ratio learning control.

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.
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION MODE
SRT STATUS Mode
For details, refer to EC-40, "SYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODE" .
SRT Work Support Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.
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

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUEPFP:00031
DescriptionEBS00K3Y
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of the value that is displayed in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)”
mode of CONSULT-II during normal operation of the Engine Control System. When the value in “DATA MONI-
TOR (SPEC)” mode is within the SP value, the Engine Control System is confirmed OK. When the value in
“DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode is NOT within the SP value, the Engine Control System may have one or
more malfunctions.
The SP value is used to detect malfunctions that may affect the Engine Control System, but will not light the
MIL.
The SP value will be displayed for the following three items:
●B/FUEL SCHDL (The fuel injection pulse width programmed into ECM prior to any learned on board cor-
rection)
●A/F ALPHA-B1 (The mean value of air-fuel ratio feedback correction factor per cycle)
●MAS A/F SE-B1 (The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor)
Testing ConditionEBS00K3Z
●Vehicle driven distance: More than 5,000 km (3,017 miles)
●Barometric pressure: 98.3 - 104.3 kPa (0.983 - 1.043 bar, 1.003 - 1.064 kg/cm2 , 14.25 - 15.12 psi)
●Atmospheric temperature: 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F)
●Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95°C (167 - 203°F)
●Transmission: Warmed-up*1
●Electrical load: Not applied*2
●Engine speed: Idle
*1: For A/T models, after the engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature, drive vehicle until “FLUID
TEMP SE” (A/T fluid temperature sensor signal) indicates more than 60°C (140°F).
For M/T models, after the engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature, drive vehicle for 5 minutes.
*2: Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch, lighting switch are “OFF”. Steering wheel is straight
ahead.
Inspection ProcedureEBS00K40
NOTE:
Perform “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode in maximum scale display.
1. Perform EC-65, "
Basic Inspection" .
2. Confirm that the testing conditions indicated above are met.
3. Select “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1/B2” and “MAS A/F
SE-B1” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode with CONSULT-II.
4. Make sure that monitor items are within the SP value.
5. If NG, go to EC-106, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
SEF601Z

DTC P0011 IVT CONTROL
EC-119
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DTC P0011 IVT CONTROLPFP:23796
DescriptionEBS00K4C
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
*: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
This mechanism hydraulically controls cam phases continuously with the fixed operating angle of the intake
valve.
The ECM receives signals such as crankshaft position, camshaft position, engine speed, and engine coolant
temperature. Then, the ECM sends ON/OFF pulse duty signals to the intake valve timing control solenoid
valve depending on driving status. This makes it possible to control the shut/open timing of the intake valve to
increase engine torque in low/mid speed range and output in high-speed range.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeEBS00K4D
Specification data are reference values.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed
Intake valve
timing controlIntake valve timing control
solenoid valve Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Vehicle speed signal
*Vehicle speed
MBIB0121E
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
INT/V TIM (B1)
●Engine: After warming up
●Shift lever:
N (A/T models)
Neutral (M/T models)
●Air conditioner switch: OFF
●No-loadIdle−5° - 5°CA
When revving engine up to 2,000 rpm
quicklyApprox. 0° - 30°CA
INT/V SOL (B1)
●Engine: After warming up
●Shift lever:
N (A/T models)
Neutral (M/T models)
●Air conditioner switch: OFF
●No-loadIdle 0% - 2%
When revving engine up to 2,000 rpm
quicklyApprox. 0% - 60%

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DTC P0011 IVT CONTROL
On Board Diagnosis Logic
EBS00K4E
The MI will not light up for this diagnosis.
FAIL-SAFE MODE
When the malfunction is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode.
DTC Confirmation ProcedureEBS00K4F
CAUTION:
Always drive at a safe speed.
NOTE:
●If DTC P0011 is displayed with DTC P1111, first perform trouble diagnosis for “DTC P1111”. See
EC-272, "
DTC P1111 IVT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE" .
●If “DTC Confirmation Procedure” has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch “OFF” and
wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is between 10V and 16V at
idle.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” and select ″DATA MONITOR″ mode
with CONSULT-II.
2. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Maintain the following conditions for at least 20 consecutive sec-
onds.
4. Stop vehicle with engine running and let engine idle for 10 seconds.
5. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-121, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
If 1st trip DTC is not detected, go to next step.
6. Maintain the following conditions for at least 10 consecutive seconds.
7. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-121, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name Detecting condition Possible cause
P0011
0011Intake valve timing con-
trol performanceThere is a gap between angle of target and
phase-control angle degree.
●Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
●Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
●Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up
portion of the camshaft
Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
Intake valve timing control The signal is not energized to the solenoid valve and the valve control does not function
VHCL SPEED SE 100 - 120 km/h (63 - 75 MPH)
ENG SPEED 2,000 - 4,000 rpm
COOLANT TEMPS 60 - 120°C (140 - 248°F)
B/FUEL SCHDL More than 3.38 msec
Selector leverA/T models: D position
M/T models: 5th position
ENG SPEED 1,700 - 3,175 rpm (A constant rotation is maintained.)
COOLANT TEMPS 70 - 105°C (176 - 194°F)
Selector lever 1st or 2nd position
Driving location uphillDriving vehicle uphill
(Increased engine load will help maintain the driving
conditions required for this test.)
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EC-122
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DTC P0031, P0032 HO2S1 HEATER
DTC P0031, P0032 HO2S1 HEATER
PFP:22690
DescriptionEBS00K4H
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM performs ON/OFF duty control of the heated oxygen sensor 1 heater corresponding to the engine
speed and engine coolant temperature. The duty percent varies with engine coolant temperature when engine
is started.
OPERATION
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeEBS00K4I
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicEBS00K4J
DTC Confirmation ProcedureEBS00K4K
NOTE:
If “DTC Confirmation Procedure” has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch “OFF” and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is between 10.5V and 16V at
idle.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn ignition switch “OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)Engine speed
Heated oxygen sensor 1
heater controlHeated oxygen sensor 1
heater
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Engine speed rpm Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
Above 3,200 (A/T models)
Above 3,600 (M/T models)OFF
Below 3,200 after warning up (A/T models).
Below 3,600 after warning up (M/T models).ON
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
HO2S1 HTR (B1)
●Engine: After warming up
●Engine speed: Below 3,200 rpm (A/T models)
Below 3,600 rpm (M/T models)ON
●Engine speed: Above 3,200 rpm (A/T models)
Above 3,600 rpm (M/T models)OFF
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0031
0031Heated oxygen sensor 1
heater control circuit lowThe current amperage in the heated oxygen sensor
1 heater circuit is out of the normal range.
(An excessively low voltage signal is sent to ECM
through the heated oxygen sensor 1 heater.)
●Harness or connectors
(The heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
circuit is open or shorted.)
●Heater oxygen sensor 1 heater
P0032
0032Heated oxygen sensor 1
heater control circuit highThe current amperage in the heated oxygen sensor
1 heater circuit is out of the normal range.
(An excessively high voltage signal is sent to ECM
through the heated oxygen sensor 1 heater.)
●Harness or connectors
(The heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
circuit is shorted.)
●Heater oxygen sensor 1 heater