2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL engine overheat

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Fail-safe ChartEBS00BMW
The ECM enters fail-safe mode, if any of the following malfunctions is detected due to the open or short circuit.
When the ECM enters the fail-safe mode, the MI illuminates.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1
lU1000 CAN communication line
lP0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor
lP0117 P0118 Engine coolant temperature sensor
lP0120 Throttle position sensor
lP0121 Accelerator pedal position sensor
lP0327 P0328 Knock sensor
lP0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
lP0340 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
lP0500 Vehicle speed sensor
lP0605 ECM
2
lP0134 Heated oxygen sensor 1
lP0550 Power steering pressure sensor
lP0650 MI
lP1065 ECM power supply
lP1122 Electric throttle control function
lP1123 Throttle control motor relay
lP1212 ESP/TCS/ABS communication line
lP1805 Brake switch
3
lP1121 Electric throttle control actuator
lP1217 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.
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.
P0120 Throttle position sensor cir-
cuitECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to
small range.
Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration

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Symptom Matrix ChartEBS00BMY
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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 pump circuit 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 2EC-627
Fuel pressure regulator system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4EC-399
Injector circuit 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2EC-618
Evaporativeemissionsystem 334444444 4EC-647
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem334444444 41EC-650
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 3 3 1 1 1 1 1EC-412
Electric throttle control actuator 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2EC-534
,
EC-536
,
EC-542
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjustment 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1EC-412
Ignition circuit 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2EC-592
Main power supply and ground circuit 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3EC-454
Mass air flow sensor circuit 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2EC-463
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 1 2EC-470
Throttle position sensor circuit 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2EC-475
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 2 2EC-484
Heated oxygen sensor 1 circuit 1 2 3 2 2 2 2EC-490,
EC-581
Knock sensor circuit 2 2 3EC-496
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-501
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 2 2EC-507
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-513
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 3EC-518
ECM 22333333333EC-523,
EC-530
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit332 13223 3EC-608
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 3 3EC-614
Start signal circuit 2EC-623
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 3 4EC-634

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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 3 3EC-638
Airconditionercircuit 223333333 3 2AT C -3 0
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
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-9
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5FL-3,EM-
29
Va p o r lo c k—
Valve deposit
555555 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—

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Air Air duct
55555 5EM-15
Air cleanerEM-15
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor —electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-15
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-17
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-17
Cranking Battery
111111 11SC-3
Alternator circuitSC-12
Starter c irc uit 3SC-21
Signal plate 6EM-64
PNP switch
4MT-13or
AT- 3 8 8
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-52
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-64
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-43
CamshaftEM-33
Intake valve
3EM-52
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5EM-22
,EX-
2Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 52EM-24
,LU-
9,LU-10,
LU-13
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLU-7
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

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(continued on next page)Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 25CO-12
Thermostat 5CO-21
Water pum pCO-19
Water galleryCO-7
Cooling fan 5CO-12
Coolant level (low)/Contaminated
coolantCO-9
NATS (Nissan Anti-theft System) 1 1EC-403or
BL-70
ESP/TCS/ABS control unit 2 2EC-547or
BRC-60
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

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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ECM Terminals and Reference ValueEBS00BJB
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and body ground.
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.
On Board Diagnosis LogicEBS00BJC
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer toCO-9, "
Changing Engine
Coolant". Also, replace the engine oil. Refer toLU-8, "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 toMA-19, "
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio".
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckEBS00BJD
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
COOLING FAN
lEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine
lAir conditioner switch: OFFEngine coolant temperature is 94°C
(201°F) or lessOFF
Engine coolant temperature is
between 95°C (203°F) and 104°C
(219°F)LOW
Engine coolant temperature is 105°C
(221°F) or moreHIGH MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
27 LG/BCooling fan relay
(High)[Engineisrunning]
lCooling fan is not operatingBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engineisrunning]
lCooling fan is high speed operating0-1.0V
37 LGCooling fan relay
(Low)[Engineisrunning]
lCooling fan is not operatingBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engineisrunning]
lCooling fan is operating0-1.0V
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)
lCooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).
lCooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).
lEngine coolant was not added to the system
using the proper filling method.
lHarness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)
lCooling fan
lRadiator hose
lRadiator
lRadiator cap
lWater pump
lThermostat
For more information, refer toEC-560,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating".

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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
WAR NIN G:
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 toEC-553,
"Diagnostic Procedure".
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go toEC-553,
"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 toEC-553, "
Diagnostic Procedure".
WITHOUT 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 toEC-553,
"Diagnostic Procedure".
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go toEC-553,
"Diagnostic Procedure".
3. Start engine.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
4. Set temperature control lever to full cold position.
5. Turn air conditioner switch “ON”.
6. Turn blower fan switch “ON”.
7. Run engine at idle for a few minutes with air conditioner operating.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
8. Make sure that cooling fan operates at low speed.
If NG, go toEC-553, "
Diagnostic Procedure".
If OK, go to the following step.
9. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
10. Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch “OFF”.
11. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connec-
tor.
12. Connect 150Wresistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
SEF621W
SEF646X
SEF621W
SEC163BA

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13. Restart engine and make sure that cooling fan operates at
higher speed than low speed.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
14. If NG, go toEC-553, "
Diagnostic Procedure".
MEC475B