2003 NISSAN TEANA check engine light

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
EC-37
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When there is an open circuit on MI circuit, the ECM can not warn the driver by lighting up MI when there is
trouble on engine control system.
Therefore, when Electrical controlled throttle and part of the ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected
as NG for 5-trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system has trouble and MI circuit is open by
means of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MI circuit are detected and demands the
driver to repair the trouble.
MI Flashing without DTC
If the ECM is in Diagnostic Test Mode II, MI may flash when engine is running. In this case, check ECM diag-
nostic test mode. EC-37, "
HOW TO SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE" .
How to switch the diagnostic test (function) modes, and details of the above functions are described later, EC-
37 .
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

Others
HOW TO SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
NOTE:

It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.

It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit
has a malfunction.
Diagnostic Test
ModeKEY and ENG.
StatusFunction Explanation of Function
Mode I Ignition switch in
ON position
Engine stoppedBULB CHECK This function checks the MI bulb for damage (blown, open
circuit, etc.).
If the MI does not come on, check MI circuit.
Engine running MALFUNCTION
WARNINGThis is a usual driving condition. When a malfunction is
detected twice in two consecutive driving cycles (two trip
detection logic), the MI will light up to inform the driver that
a malfunction has been detected.
The following malfunctions will light up or blink the MI in
the 1st trip.

One trip detection diagnoses
Mode II Ignition switch in
ON position
Engine stoppedSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTSThis function allows DTCs and 1st trip DTCs to be read.
Engine running HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1
MONITORThis function allows the fuel mixture condition (lean or
rich), monitored by heated oxygen sensor 1, to be read.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut

BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
EC-43
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10. CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
Refer to EC-45, "
IGNITION TIMING" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-47, "
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 12.
12. PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-47, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 13.
13. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-47, "
Idle Air Volume Learning" .
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 1 4 .
No >> 1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
2. GO TO 4. 15 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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EC-44
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE

14. 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.
Refer to EC-45, "
IDLE SPEED" .
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
Refer to EC-45, "
IDLE SPEED" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 15.
NG >> GO TO 17.
15. CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
Refer to EC-45, "
IGNITION TIMING" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 16.
16. CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-53, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 17.
NG >> 1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 4. 700 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
700 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
15 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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EC-86
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODE
Monitored Item
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]×

Indicates the engine speed computed
from the signals of the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor (POS) and camshaft position
sensor (PHASE).
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.
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 injector

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 Learning.
POWER BAL-
ANCE

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.

Air conditioner switch OFF

Shift lever: P or N

Cut off each fuel injector signal
one at a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.

Harness and connectors

Compression

Fuel injector

Power transistor

Spark plug

Ignition coil
COOLING FAN*

Ignition switch: ON

Turn the cooling fan LOW, MID,
HI, OFF with CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves and stops.

Harness and connectors

Cooling fan motor

IPDM E/R
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 injector
FUEL PUMP
RELAY

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn the fuel pump relay ON and
OFF using CONSULT-II and lis-
ten to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.
Harness and connectors

Fuel pump relay

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
EC-373
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMPFP:00028
IntroductionBBS004XW
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system, which detects malfunctions related to engine sensors or actua-
tors. The ECM also records various emission-related diagnostic information including:
The above information can be checked using procedures listed in the table below.
×: Applicable —: Not applicable
*: When DTC and 1st trip DTC simultaneously appear on the display, they cannot be clearly distinguished from each other.
The malfunction indicator (MI) on the instrument panel lights up when the same malfunction is detected in two
consecutive trips (Two trip detection logic), or when the ECM enters fail-safe mode. (Refer to EC-401, "
Fail-
Safe Chart" .)
Two Trip Detection LogicBBS004XX
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st trip DTC and 1st trip Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MI will not light up at this stage. <1st trip>
If the same malfunction is detected again during the next drive, the DTC and Freeze Frame data are stored in
the ECM memory, and the MI lights up. The MI lights up at the same time when the DTC is stored. <2nd trip>
The “trip” in the “Two Trip Detection Logic” means a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is performed during
vehicle operation. When the ECM enters fail-safe mode (Refer to EC-401, "
Fail-Safe Chart" .), the DTC is
stored in the ECM memory even in the 1st trip.
When there is an open circuit on MI circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by lighting up MI 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 are detected and demands the
driver to repair the malfunction.
Emission-related Diagnostic InformationBBS004XY
EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ITEMS
×: Applicable –: Not applicable Emission-related diagnostic information
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Freeze Frame data
1st Trip Diagnostic Trouble Code (1st Trip DTC)
1st Trip Freeze Frame data
DTC 1st trip DTC Freeze Frame data 1st trip Freeze Frame data
CONSULT-II×× × ×
ECM××*— —
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
Items
(CONSULT-II screen terms)DTC*1
Trip MI Reference page
CONSULT-II
ECM*2
CAN COMM CIRCUIT U1000
1000*32—EC-458
CAN COMM CIRCUIT U1001
1001*3 2—EC-458
NO DTC IS DETECTED.
FURTHER TESTING
MAY BE REQUIRED.P0000 0000—— —
INT/V TIM CONT-B1 P0011 0011 2 —EC-461
INT/V TIM CONT-B2 P0021 0021 2 —EC-461
MAF SEN/CIRCUIT P0102 0102 1×EC-466
MAF SEN/CIRCUIT P0103 0103 1×EC-466
ECT SEN/CIRC P0117 0117 2×EC-474

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
EC-377
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–1st trip freeze frame data
Actual work procedures are explained using a DTC as an example. Be careful so that not only the DTC, but all
of the data listed above, are cleared from the ECM memory during work procedures.
Malfunction Indicator (MI)BBS005AX
DESCRIPTION
The MI is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MI will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without
the engine running. This is a bulb check.
If the MI does not light up, refer to DI-35, "
WARNING LAMPS"
or see EC-763 .
2. When the engine is started, the MI should go off.
If the MI remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an engine system malfunction.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FUNCTION
The on board diagnostic system has the following four functions.
When there is an open circuit on MI circuit, the ECM can not warn the driver by lighting up MI when there is
trouble on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related diagnoses is 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 operate when above diagnoses except MI circuit are detected and demands the
driver to repair the trouble.
SAT652J
Diagnostic Test
ModeKEY and ENG
StatusFunction Explanation of Function
Mode I Ignition switch in
ON position
Engine stoppedBULB CHECK This function checks the MI bulb for damage (blown, open
circuit, etc.).
If the MI does not come on, check MI circuit.
Engine running MALFUNCTION
WARNINGThis is a usual driving condition. When a malfunction is
detected twice in two consecutive driving cycles (two trip
detection logic), the MI will light up to inform the driver that
a malfunction has been detected.
One trip detection diagnosis will light up or blink the MI in
the 1st trip.
Mode II Ignition switch in
ON position
Engine stoppedSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTSThis function allows DTCs and 1st trip DTCs to be read.
Engine running HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1
MONITORThis function allows the fuel mixture condition (lean or
rich), monitored by heated oxygen sensor 1, to be read.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut

EC-384
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE

10. CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
Refer to EC-387, "
IGNITION TIMING" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-389, "
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 12.
12. PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-389, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 13.
13. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-389, "
Idle Air Volume Learning" .
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 14.
No >> 1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
2. GO TO 4. 15 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
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14. 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.
Refer to EC-387, "
IDLE SPEED" .
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed. Refer to EC-387, "
IDLE SPEED" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 15.
NG >> GO TO 17.
15. CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
Refer to EC-387, "
IGNITION TIMING" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 16.
16. CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-173, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 17.
NG >> 1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 4. VQ23DE: 700 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
VQ35DE: 625 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
VQ23DE: 700 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
VQ35DE: 625 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
15 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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