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X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-II screen in freeze frame data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to EC-113
.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data
link connector, which is located under LH dash panel near the
hood opener handle.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”.
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUTPUT
Fuel injector×× ×
Power transistor (Ignition timing)×× ×
Throttle control motor relay×××
Throttle control motor×
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve×××××
Air conditioner relay××
Fuel pump relay××××
Cooling fan relay××××
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater××××
EVAP canister vent control valve×× ×××
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve××××
Calculated load value××× ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
DATA
MONI-
TORDATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
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MBIB0233E
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5. Touch “ENGINE”.
If “ENGINE” is not indicated, go to GI-40, "
CONSULT-II Data
Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
6. Perform each diagnostic test mode according to each service
procedure.
For further information, see the CONSULT-II Operation Manual.
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
SEF995X
PBIB2308E
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR-
ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN
THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM.When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT
THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT.When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control value
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE CLOSE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE IN
ORDER TO MAKE EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
IGN SW ON
ENGINE NOT RUNNING
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 0°C (32°F).
NO VACUUM AND NO HIGH PRESSURE IN EVAP SYS-
TEM
FUEL TANK TEMP. IS MORE THAN 0°C (32°F).
WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING “EVAP SYS-
TEM CLOSE”
WHEN TRYING TO EXECUTE “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE”
UNDER THE CONDITION EXCEPT ABOVE, CONSULT-
II WILL DISCONTINUE IT AND DISPLAY APPROPRI-
ATE INSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
WHEN STARTING ENGINE, CONSULT-II MAY DISPLAY
“BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE BATTERY”,
EVEN IN USING CHARGED BATTERY.When detecting EVAP vapor leak
point of EVAP system
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NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
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
Voltage [V]
Voltage, frequency, duty cycle or pulse
width measured by the probe.
Only # is displayed if item is unable
to be measured.
Figures with #s are temporary ones.
They are the same figures as an
actual piece of data which was just
previously measured. Frequency [msec],
[Hz] or [%]
DUTY-HI
DUTY-LOW
PLS WIDTH-HI
PLS WIDTH-LOWMonitored item [Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]××
Indicates the engine speed computed
from the signal of the crankshaft position
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 [%]
A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]×
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.
A/C switch: OFF
Shift lever: P or N
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
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FUNCTION
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect GST to data link connector, which is located under LH
dash panel near the hood opener handle.
Diagnostic test mode Function
MODE 1 READINESS TESTSThis mode gains access to current emission-related data values, including analog inputs
and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and system status information.
MODE 2 (FREEZE DATA)This mode gains access to emission-related data value which were stored by ECM during
the freeze frame. For details, refer to EC-113, "
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze
Frame Data" .
MODE 3 DTCsThis mode gains access to emission-related power train trouble codes which were stored
by ECM.
MODE 4 CLEAR DIAG INFOThis mode can clear all emission-related diagnostic information. This includes:
Clear number of diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 1)
Clear diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 3)
Clear trouble code for freeze frame data (MODE 1)
Clear freeze frame data (MODE 2)
Reset status of system monitoring test (MODE 1)
Clear on board monitoring test results (MODE 6 and 7)
MODE 6 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode accesses the results of on board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific com-
ponents/systems that are not continuously monitored.
MODE 7 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode enables the off board test drive to obtain test results for emission-related
power train components/systems that are continuously monitored during normal driving
conditions.
MODE 8 —This mode can close EVAP system in ignition switch ON position (Engine stopped). When
this mode is performed, EVAP canister vent control valve can be closed.
EVAP canister vent control valve open
In the following conditions, this mode cannot function.
Low ambient temperature
Low battery voltage
Engine running
Ignition switch OFF
Low fuel temperature
Too much pressure is applied to EVAP system
MODE 9 (CALIBRATION ID)This mode enables the off-board test device to request specific vehicle information such
as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Calibration IDs.
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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data MonitorABS006KZ
Remarks:
Specification data are reference values.
Specification data are output/input values which are detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly related to their components signals/values/operations.
i.e. Adjust ignition timing with a timing light before monitoring IGN TIMING, because the monitor may show the specification data in
spite of the ignition timing not being adjusted to the specification data. This IGN TIMING monitors the data calculated by the ECM
according to the signals input from the camshaft position sensor and other ignition timing related sensors.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ENG SPEED
Run engine and compare CONSULT-II value with the tachometer indica-
tion.Almost the same speed as the
tachometer indication.
MAS A/F SE-B1 See EC-131, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
B/FUEL SCHDL See EC-131, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
A/F ALPHA-B1
A/F ALPHA-B2See EC-131, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
COOLAN TEMP/S
Engine: After warming up More than 70°C (158°F)
HO2S1 (B1)
HO2S1 (B2)
Engine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm0 - 0.3V ←→ Approx. 0.6 -
1.0V
HO2S2 (B1)
HO2S2 (B2)
Warm-up condition
After keeping engine speed
between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for
1 minute and at idle for 1 minute
under no load.Revving engine from idle to 3,000 rpm
quickly0 - 0.3V ←→ Approx. 0.6 -
1.0V
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
HO2S1 MNTR (B2)
Engine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpmLEAN ←→ RICH
Changes more than 5 times
during 10 seconds.
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
Warm-up condition
After keeping engine speed
between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for
1 minute and at idle for 1 minute
under no load.Revving engine from idle to 3,000 rpm
quicklyLEAN ←→ RICH
VEH SPEED SE
Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT-II value with the speedometer
indication.Almost the same speed as the
speedometer indication
BATTERY VOLT
Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14V
ACCEL SEN1
Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.5 - 1.0V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.0 - 4.8V
ACCEL SEN2*
Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.3 - 1.2V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 3.9 - 4.8V
THRTL SEN1
THRTL SEN2*
Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Shift lever: DAccelerator pedal: Fully released More than 0.36V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Less than 4.75V
EVAP SYS PRES
Ignition switch: ON Approx. 1.8 - 4.8V
START SIGNAL
Ignition switch: ON → START → ON OFF → ON → OFF
CLSD THL POS
Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: Fully released ON
Accelerator pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
AIR COND SIG
Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineAir conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates.)ON
P/N POSI SW
Ignition switch: ONShift lever: P or N ON
Shift lever: Except above OFF
PW/ST SIGNAL
Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineSteering wheel is in neutral position
(Forward direction)OFF
Steering wheel is turned. ON
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LOAD SIGNALIgnition switch: ONRear window defogger switch is ON
and/or lighting switch is in 2ndON
Rear window defogger switch is OFF
and lighting switch is OFFOFF
SNOW MODE SW
Ignition switch: ONSnow mode switch: ON ON
Snow mode switch: OFF OFF
IGNITION SW
Ignition switch: ON → OFF → ON ON → OFF → ON
HEATER FAN SW
Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineHeater fan is operating. ON
Heater fan is not operating OFF
BRAKE SW
Ignition switch: ONBrake pedal: Fully released OFF
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON
INJ PULSE-B1
INJ PULSE-B2
Engine: After warming up
Shift lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No-loadIdle 2.0 - 3.0 msec
2,000 rpm 1.9 - 2.9 msec
IGN TIMING
Engine: After warming up
Shift lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No-loadIdle 13° - 18° BTDC
2,000 rpm 25° - 45° BTDC
CAL/LD VALUE
Engine: After warming up
Shift lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No-loadIdle 5% - 35%
2,500 rpm 5% - 35%
MASS AIRFLOW
Engine: After warming up
Shift lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No-loadIdle 2.0 - 6.0 g·m/s
2,500 rpm 7.0 - 20.0 g·m/s
PURG VOL C/V
Engine: After warming up
Shift lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No-loadIdle 0%
2,000 rpm —
INT/V TIM (B1)
INT/V TIM (B2)
Engine: After warming up
Shift lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No-loadIdle−5° - 5°CA
When revving engine up to 2,000 rpm
quicklyApprox. 0° - 30°CA
INT/V SOL (B1)
INT/V SOL (B2)
Engine: After warming up
Shift lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No-loadIdle 0% - 2%
When revving engine up to 2,000 rpm
quicklyApprox. 0% - 50%
AIR COND RLY
Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineAir conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates)ON
FUEL PUMP RLY
For 1 second after turning ignition switch ON
Engine running or crankingON
Except above conditions OFF
VENT CONT/V
Ignition switch: ON OFF
THRTL RELAY
Ignition switch: ON ON MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
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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)LOW
Engine coolant temperature is
between 100°C (212°F) and 104°C
(219°F)MID
Engine coolant temperature is 105°C
(221°F) or moreHI
HO2S1 HTR (B1)
HO2S1 HTR (B2)
Engine: After warming up
Engine speed: Below 3,600 rpmON
Engine speed: Above 3,600 rpm OFF
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
HO2S2 HTR (B2)
Engine speed is below 3,600 rpm after the following conditions are met.
–Engine: After warming up
–Keeping the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and
at idle for 1 minute under no loadON
Engine speed: Above 3,600 rpm OFF
I/P PULLY SPD
Vehicle speed: More than 20 km/h (12 MPH)Almost the same speed as the
speedometer indication
VEHICLE SPEED
Turn drive wheels and compare the CONSULT-II value with speedometer
indication.Almost the same speed as the
speedometer indication
TRVL AFTER MIL
Ignition switch: ONVehicle has traveled after MIL has
turned ON.0 - 65,535 km
(0 - 40,723 mile)
O2SEN HTR DTY
Engine coolant temperature when engine started: More than 80°C (176°F)
Engine speed: Below 3,600 rpmApprox. 40%
AC PRESS SEN
Engine: Idle
Both A/C switch and blower fan switch: ON (Compressor operates)1.0 - 4.0V
VEH SPEED SE
Turn drive wheels and compare speedometer indication with the CON-
SULT-II value.Almost the same speed as the
CONSULT-II value
SET VHCL SPD
Engine: Running ASCD: Operating.The preset vehicle speed is
displayed.
MAIN SW
Ignition switch: ONON/OFF(MAIN) switch: Pressed ON
ON/OFF(MAIN) switch: Released OFF
CANCEL SW
Ignition switch: ONCANCEL switch: Pressed ON
CANCEL switch: Released OFF
RESUME/ACC SW
Ignition switch: ONACCEL/RESUME switch: Pressed ON
ACCEL/RESUME switch: Released OFF
SET SW
Ignition switch: ON COAST/SET switch: Pressed ON
COAST/SET switch: Released OFF
BRAKE SW1
Ignition switch: ONBrake pedal: Fully released ON
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
BRAKE SW2
Ignition switch: ONBrake pedal: Fully released OFF
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON
CRUISE LAMP
Ignition switch: ONON/OFF(MAIN) switch: pressed at the
1st time → at the 2nd timeON → OFF
SET LAMP
ON/OFF(MAIN) switch: ON
When vehicle speed is between
40km/h (25MPH) and 144km/h
(89MPH)ASCD is operating ON
ASCD is not operating OFF MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUEPFP:00031
DescriptionABS006L1
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of the value that is displayed in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)”
mode of CONSULT-II during normal operation of the Engine Control System. When the value in “DATA MONI-
TOR (SPEC)” mode is within the SP value, the Engine Control System is confirmed OK. When the value in
“DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode is NOT within the SP value, the Engine Control System may have one or
more malfunctions.
The SP value is used to detect malfunctions that may affect the Engine Control System, but will not light the
MIL.
The SP value will be displayed for the following three items:
B/FUEL SCHDL (The fuel injection pulse width programmed into ECM prior to any learned on board cor-
rection)
A/F ALPHA-B1/B2 (The mean value of air-fuel ratio feedback correction factor per cycle)
MAS A/F SE-B1 (The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor)
Testing ConditionABS006L2
Vehicle driven distance: More than 5,000 km (3,017 miles)
Barometric pressure: 98.3 - 104.3 kPa (1.003 - 1.064 kg/cm2 , 14.25 - 15.12 psi)
Atmospheric temperature: 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F)
Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95°C (167 - 203°F)
Transmission: Warmed-up*1
Electrical load: Not applied*2
Engine speed: Idle
*1: After the engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature, drive vehicle until “FLUID TEMP SE” (A/T
fluid temperature sensor signal) indicates more than 60°C (140°F).
*2: Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch, lighting switch are OFF. Steering wheel is straight
ahead.
Inspection ProcedureABS006L3
NOTE:
Perform “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode in maximum scale display.
1. Perform EC-83, "
Basic Inspection" .
2. Confirm that the testing conditions indicated above are met.
3. Select “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
and “MAS A/F SE-B1” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode with
CONSULT-II.
4. Make sure that monitor items are within the SP value.
5. If NG, go to EC-132, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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