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Priority Detected items (DTC)
1
U1000 U1001 CAN communication line
P0101 P0102 P0103 P1102 Mass air flow sensor
P0112 P0113 P0127 Intake air temperature sensor
P0117 P0118 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor
P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P1225 P1226 P2135 Throttle position sensor
P0128 Thermostat function
P0181 P0182 P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor
P0327 P0328 P0332 P0333 Knock sensor
P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
P0340 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
P0605 ECM
P0705 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch
P1229 Sensor power supply
P1610 - P1615 NATS
P1706 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch
P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor
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Fail-safe ChartABS00BZQ
When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
2P0031P0032 P0051 P0052 Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
P0037 P0038 P0057 P0058 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater
P0132 P0133 P0134 P0152 P0153 P0154 P1143 P1144 P1163 P1164 Heated oxygen sensor 1
P0138 P0139 P0158 P0159 P1146 P1147 P1166 P1167 Heated oxygen sensor 2
P0441 EVAP control system purge flow monitoring
P0444 P0445 P1444 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
P0447 P1446 EVAP canister vent control valve
P0451 P0452 P0453 EVAP control system pressure sensor
P0550 Power steering pressure sensor
P0710 P0720 P0740 P0744 P0745 P1716 P1720 P1730 P1752 P1754 P1757 P1759 P1762 P1764 P1767 P1769
P1772 P1774 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches
P1065 ECM power supply
P 1111 P 1136 Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
P1122 Electric throttle control function
P1124 P1126 P1128 Electric throttle control actuator
P1140 P1145 Intake valve timing control position sensor
P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)
P1805 Brake switch
3
P0011 P0021 Intake valve timing control
P0171 P0172 P0174 P0175 Fuel injection system function
P0300 - P0308 Misfire
P0420 P0430 Three way catalyst function
P0442 P0456 EVAP control system (SMALL LEAK, VERY SMALL LEAK)
P0455 EVAP control system (GROSS LEAK)
P0506 P0507 Idle speed control system
P1121 Electric throttle control actuator
P1148 P1168 Closed loop control
P1211 TCS control unit
P1212 TCS communication line
P1564 ICC steering switch/ASCD steering switch
P1568 ICC command value
P1572 ICC brake switch/ASCD brake switch
P1574 ICC vehicle speed sensor/ASCD vehicle speed sensor
P1780 Shift change signal Priority Detected items (DTC)
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103
P1102Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
EC-732
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When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by lighting up MIL 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 MIL circuit is open by
means of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MIL circuit are detected and demands
the driver to repair the malfunction.
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 cooling
fan operates while engine is running.
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P1121 Electric throttle control
actuator(When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring
malfunction:)
ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the
idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2,000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:)
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to 20
degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:)
While the vehicle is driving, it slows down gradually by fuel cut. After the vehicle stops,
the engine stalls.
The engine can restart in N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm or
more.
P1122 Electric throttle control
functionECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1124
P1126Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1128 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1229 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138Accelerator pedal position
sensorThe ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor. DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
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6. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-698, "
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-966 .
Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-960 .
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 IVIS (NATS) system and registration of all IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to
EC-717, "
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System — NATS)" .
>> GO TO 4. 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
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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-196, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 17.
NG >> 1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 4.
17. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-966 .
Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-960 .
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 IVIS (NATS) system and registration of all IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to
EC-717, "
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System — NATS)" .
>> GO TO 4. 12 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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EC-738
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Symptom Matrix ChartABS00BZS
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-1280
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-700
Injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-1274
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-1320
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem
334444444 41EC-1332
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1EC-687
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-1077,
EC-1079
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1EC-687
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-1262
Power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23EC-785
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
122
222 2EC-822
,
EC-830
,
EC-1064
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333EC-842,
EC-855
Heated oxygen sensor 1 circuitEC-863
,
EC-872
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EC-884
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EC-1103
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EC-1109
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-848
,
EC-942
,
EC-1152
,
EC-1154
,
EC-1156
,
EC-1239
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1EC-1225
,
EC-1232
,
EC-1246
Knock sensor circuit 2 3EC-955
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-960
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-966
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-1046
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-1052
ECM 22333333333EC-1057,
EC-1060
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit32 13223 3EC-1070
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-1211
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-1287
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-1292
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2AT C - 4 0
VIAS control solenoid valve circuit 1EC-1254
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4EC-1140
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
EC-740
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
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
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5FL-10
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5EM-188
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—
Air Air duct
55555 5EM-172
Air cleanerEM-172
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-172
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-174
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-174
Cranking Battery
111111
11SC-4
Generator circuitSC-23
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-240
PNP switch 4AT- 11 2
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-224
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-240
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-196
CamshaftEM-208
Intake valve timing controlEM-196
Intake valve
3EM-196
Exhaust valve