2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL engine overheat

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
EC-533
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(continued on next page)ECM 22333333333EC-661
,
EC-664
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit332 13223 3EC-582
PNP switch circuit 3 33333 3EC-725,
EC-816
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 3 4EC-843
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 3 3EC-848
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2AT C - 3 4,
MTC-3
ESP/TCS/ABS CONTROL UNIT
(models with ESP)
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
(models without ESP)4BRC-11
,
BRC-58
SYMPTOM
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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

EC-534
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
SYMPTOM
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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 tank
5
5FL-11
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5FL-3, EM-
32
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—
Air Air duct
55555 5EM-15
Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor —electric
throttle control actuator)
5555
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-17
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket
Cranking Battery
111111 11SC-3
Alternator circuitSC-12
Starter circuit 3SC-21
Signal plate/Flywheel/Drive plate 6EM-82
PNP switch 4MT-13 or
AT- 4 0 8
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-67
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-82
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft

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mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-44
CamshaftEM-53
Intake valve timing controlEM-44
Intake valve
3EM-67
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5EM-23
, EX-
2Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery
55555 55 52EM-25
, LU-
13 , LU-10 ,
LU-5
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLU-7
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 25CO-12
Thermostat 5CO-22
Water pumpCO-20
Water galleryCO-7
Cooling fan 5CO-18
Coolant level (low)/Contaminated
coolantCO-9
NATS (Nissan Anti-theft System) 1 1EC-515 or
BL-108
SYMPTOM
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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

EC-558
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
*:Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT-II while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.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: N (A/T), Neutral (M/T)

Cut off each 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, HI,
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 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
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

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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On Board Diagnosis LogicEBS0111H
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.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-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 to MA-19, "
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckEBS0111I
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.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
AIR COND SIG

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineAir conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates.)ON
COOLING FAN

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine

Air conditioner switch: OFFEngine coolant temperature is 94°C
(201°F) or lessOFF
Engine coolant temperature is
between 95°C (203°F) and 99°C
(210°F) or moreLOW
Engine coolant temperature is 100°C
(212°F) or moreHIGH
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.)

Cooling fan

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-714,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .

EC-702
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE

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-707,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-707,
"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-707, "
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 to EC-707,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-707,
"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 fans operates at low speed.
If NG, go to EC-707, "
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 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
SEF621W
MBIB0037E
SEF621W
SEC163BA

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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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 to EC-707, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
MEC475B

EC-710
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE

9. CHECK THERMOSTAT
1. Remove thermostat.
2. Check valve seating condition at normal room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
3. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
4. Check if valve is closed at 5°C (9°F) below valve opening tem-
perature.
For details, refer to CO-22, "
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CON-
TROL VALVE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Replace thermostat.
10. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-602, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
11 . CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-714, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
>>INSPECTION END Valve opening
temperature:82 °C (180 °F) [standard]
Valve lift: More than 8 mm/95 °C (0.31 in/203 °F)
SLC343