2003 NISSAN TEANA engine overheat

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
EC-87
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*:Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT-II while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.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 TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)

EC-220
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE

CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil" .
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-15, "
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckBBS005GA
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-224,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-224,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON-
SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-224, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).

Engine coolant was not added to the system
using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)

IPDM E/R

Cooling fan

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-227,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
SEF621W
SEF646X

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
EC-225
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5. CHECK COMPONENT PARTS
Check the following.

Radiator cap (Refer to CO-14, "Checking Radiator Cap" .)

Thermostat (Refer to CO-24, "THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .)

Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to EC-135, "Component Inspection" .)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning component.
6. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-227, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
>>INSPECTION END
CHECK COOLING FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT
1. CHECK COOLILNG FAN POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connectors E6.
3. Check voltage between IPDM E/R terminal 15 and ground with
CONSULT-II or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

40A fusible link

Harness for open or short between IPDM E/R and battery
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground in harness or connectors.
3. CHECK COOLING FAN GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connectors E8, E9.
2. Check harness continuity between IPDM E/R terminal 16, 38, 60 and ground.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.Voltage: Battery voltage
PBIB1681E
Continuity should exist.

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
EC-227
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7. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR-2 CIRCUIT-I
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor-2 harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between cooling fan motor-2 terminals
3, 4 and ground.
Refer to Wiring diagram.
3. Also check harness short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or con-
nectors.
8. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR-2 CIRCUIT-II
1. Check harness continuity between cooling fan motor-2 terminal 1 and IPDM E/R terminal 13, cooling fan
motor-2 terminal 2 and IPDM E/R terminals 10, 14.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
9. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTORS
Refer to EC-228, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motors.
10. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-105, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-17, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MOD-
ULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness or connector.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingBBS005GD
Continuity should exist.
PBIB2130E
Continuity should exist.
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-15 .
3

Coolant level
Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neckSee CO-10 .
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 CO-14
.
ON*
25
Coolant leaks
Visual No leaks See CO-10 .

EC-228
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE

*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 CO-6, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" .
Component InspectionBBS005GE
COOLING FAN MOTOR-1 AND -2
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage and
check operation.
Cooling fan motor should operate.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot See CO-24 , and CO-13 .
ON*
17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-218
).
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 CO-10 .
OFF*
410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee CO-10 .
OFF 11

Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)See EM-65 .
12

Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSee EM-81 . Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
Cooling fan speedCooling fan motor terminals
(+) (−)
Middle (MID)1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
1 and 2 3
1 and 2 4
High (HI) 1 and 2 3 and 4
SEF734W

EC-400
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

DTC Inspection Priority ChartBBS004Y7
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
NOTE:
If DTC U1000 and/or U1001 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
U1000, U1001. Refer to EC-458, "
DTC U1000, U1001 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" .
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1

U1000 U1001 CAN communication line

P0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor

P0117 P0118 Engine coolant temperature sensor

P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P1225 P1226 P2135 Throttle position sensor

P0327 P0328 Knock sensor

P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)

P0340 P0345 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)

P0605 ECM

P1229 Sensor power supply

P1610 - P1615 NATS

P1700 CVT control system

P1706 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch

P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor
2

P0132 P0134 P0152 P0154 Heated oxygen sensor 1

P0550 Power steering pressure sensor

P1065 ECM power supply

P 1111 P 11 3 6 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

P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)

P1720 Vehicle speed sensor

P1805 Brake switch
3

P0011 P0021 Intake valve timing control

P1121 Electric throttle control actuator

P1211 TCS control unit

P1212 TCS communication line

P1564 ASCD steering switch

P1572 ASCD brake switch

P1574 ASCD vehicle speed sensor

P1715 Primary speed sensor

EC-402
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

Symptom Matrix ChartBBS004Y9
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Refer-
ence 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-690
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-392
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-684
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-366
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem
334444444 41EC-370
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1EC-381
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-552,
EC-555
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment 33111 11 1EC-381
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-735
Main power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23EC-451
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
122
222 2EC-466
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333EC-474
Heated oxygen sensor 1 circuitEC-486
,
EC-496
,
EC-696
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-479
,
EC-505
,
EC-586
,
EC-588
,
EC-645
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1EC-590
,
EC-631
,
EC-638
,
EC-652
Knock sensor circuit 2 3EC-512
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-517
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-524
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-762
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-533
ECM 22333333333EC-538,
EC-541

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit32 13223 3EC-545
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-614
VIAS control solenoid valve circuit 1EC-753
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-748
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-670
Air conditioner circuit 223333333 3 2AT C - 3 4
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4BRC-8 or
BRC-44
SYMPTOM
Refer-
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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
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 tank
5
5FL-8
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5FL-3
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—