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Basic InspectionEBS010LS
1. INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for
scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
–Harness connectors for improper connections
–Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
–Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
–Hoses and ducts for leaks
–Air cleaner clogging
–Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
–Headlamp switch is OFF.
–Air conditioner switch is OFF.
–Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
–Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature
indicator points the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-
load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-II or GST.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
>> GO TO 3
SEF983U
SEF976U
SEF977U
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1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load.
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1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load.
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3. CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load.
2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no-
load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
3. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-II.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load.
2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no-load, then run engine at idle speed for about
1 minute.
3. Check idle speed.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4. PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-45, "
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 5.
5. PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-46, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 6.
PBIA8513J
QR20DE with M/T models
: 650 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
Except above
: 700 ± 50 rpm [in P or N (A/T), Neutral (M/T) position]
SEF058Y
QR20DE with M/T models
: 650 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
Except above
: 700 ± 50 rpm [in P or N (A/T), Neutral (M/T) position]
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6. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-46, "
Idle Air Volume Learning" .
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 7 .
No >> 1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
2. GO TO 4.
7. 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.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 8.
8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the Following.
Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-254 .
Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-247 .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> 1. Repair or replace.
2. GO TO 4.
9. CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of all NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to EC-64, "
NATS
(Nissan Anti-theft System)" .
>> GO TO 4. QR20DE with M/T models
: 650 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
Except above
: 700 ± 50 rpm [in P or N (A/T), Neutral (M/T) position]
QR20DE with M/T models
: 650 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
Except above
: 700 ± 50 rpm [in P or N (A/T), Neutral (M/T) position]
SEF058Y
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10. CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-45, "
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 12.
12. PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-46, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 13.
13. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-46, "
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. M/T: 15 ± 5° BTDC (in Neutral position)
A/T: 15 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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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.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check 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.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 16.
16. CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-44, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 17.
NG >> 1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 4. QR20DE with M/T models
: 650 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
Except above
: 700 ± 50 rpm [in P or N (A/T), Neutral (M/T) position]
QR20DE with M/T models
: 650 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
Except above
: 700 ± 50 rpm [in P or N (A/T), Neutral (M/T) position]
SEF058Y
M/T: 15 ± 5° BTDC (in Neutral position)
A/T: 15 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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17. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-254 .
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17. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-254 .
Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-247 .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 18.
NG >> 1. Repair or replace.
2. GO TO 4.
18. CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of all NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to EC-64, "
NATS
(Nissan Anti-theft System)" .
>> GO TO 4.
Symptom Matrix ChartEBS010LT
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 11232 22 3 2EC-443
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-48
Injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-428
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-473
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem334444444 41EC-478
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 33 1111 1EC-79
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-290
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EC-292
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EC-302
,
EC-310
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1EC-79
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-417
Main power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23EC-124
Mass air flow sensor circuit 11222 22 2EC-149
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit 11222322312EC-162
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(continued on next page)Throttle position sensor circuit 12 22222 2EC-168
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EC-229
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EC-364
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EC-366
,
EC-401
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3212 2EC-
368,EC-
386 , EC-
393 , EC-
409
Heated oxygen sensor 1 circuit1232 22 2EC-176
,
EC-183
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EC-193
,
EC-318
,
EC-324
Knock sensor circuit 2 2 3EC-242
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-247
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 2 2EC-254
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-272
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 3EC-274
ECM 22333333333EC-279,
EC-282
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit332 13223 3EC-286
PNP switch circuit 3 33333 3EC-373
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 3 4EC-451
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 3 3EC-456
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
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
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SYMPTOM
Reference
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ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
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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 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- 1 0 0
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