2004 NISSAN TERRANO engine overheat

18 CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to ªMAIN 12 CAUSES OF OVERHEATINGº, EC-120.EINSPECTION END
Main 12 Causes of Overheating
Engine Step Inspection item EquipmentStandardReference page
OFF 1 IBlocked radiator
I Blocked condenser
I Blocked radiator grille
I Blocked bumper I
Visual No blocking Ð
2 ICoolant mixture ICoolant tester 30 - 50% coolant mixture See ªRECOMMENDED
FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTSº in MA section.
3 ICoolant level IVisual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and
radiator filler neck See ªChanging Engine
Coolantº, ªENGINE MAIN-
TENANCEº in MA section.
4 IRadiator cap IPressure tester 78 - 98 kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0
kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
59 - 98 kPa (0.59 - 0.98
bar, 0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm
2,
9 - 14 psi) (Limit) See ªSystem Checkº,
ªENGINE COOLING SYS-
TEMº in LC section.
ON*2 5 ICoolant leaks IVisual No leaks See ªSystem Checkº,
ªENGINE COOLING SYS-
TEMº in LC section.
ON*2 6 IThermostat ITouch the upper and
lower radiator hoses Both hoses should be hot. See ªThermostatº and
ªRadiatorº, ªENGINE
COOLING SYSTEMº in
LC section.
ON*1 7 ICooling fan IVisual Operating See ªDTC 0208 OVER
HEATº, EC-109.
OFF 8 ICombustion gas leak IColor checker chemical
tester 4 gas analyzer Negative Ð
ON*3 9 ICoolant temperature
gauge I
Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving Ð
I Coolant overflow to res-
ervoir tank I
Visual No overflow during driving
and idling See ªChanging Engine
Coolantº, ªENGINE MAIN-
TENANCEº in MA section.
OFF*4 10 ICoolant return from res-
ervoir tank to radiator I
Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tank See ªENGINE MAINTE-
NANCEº in MA section.
OFF 11 ICylinder head IStraight gauge feeler
gauge 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) See ªInspectionº, ªCYLIN-
DER HEADº in EM sec-
tion.
12 ICylinder block and pis-
tons I
Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or piston See ªInspectionº, ªCYLIN-
DER BLOCKº in EM sec-
tion.
*1: Engine running at idle.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to ªOVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISº in LC section.
DTC 0208 OVER HEATZD30DDTi
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
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Symptom Matrix Chart
SYSTEM
Ð Basic engine
control systemSYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointHARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEAT/HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ABNORMAL SMOKE COLOR
DEAD BATTERY (UNDER CHARGE)
Malfunction indicator lamp illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?
Fuel cut NO START (with first firing)
NO START (without first firing)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATING
BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKENew CT/CS
AAAB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
Injec-
tion
timing Advanced
qq
IIqIqqIqEC-361
Retarded qq
IIqIqqIqEC-361
Electric injection
pump mainframe
IIIIqqqqqIqqqIIqqIq qqq Ð*1
Injection nozzle qqqqqqq
Iqq qIIIEC-336 *2
Glow system qq
III IEC-412
Engine body qq
IIqqqIqq qIIqqqIEM-
section *3
EGR system
II IEC-454
Air cleaner and
ducts
II IqMA-
section *4
I; High Possibility Item
q ; Low Possibility Item
*1: Insufficient or excess amount. Governor malfunction may be the cause.
*2: Depends on open-valve pressure and spray pattern.
*3: Caused mainly by insufficient compression pressure.
*4: Symptom varies depending on off-position of air duct, etc.
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SYSTEM Ð Engine control system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom
Check point
HARD/NO START/
RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEAT/HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ABNORMAL SMOKE COLOR
DEAD BATTERY (UNDER CHARGE) Malfunction indicator lamp illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?
Fuel cut NO START (with first firing)
NO START (without first firing)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATINGBLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKE
New CT/CS
AAAB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
Mass air flow sensor circuit open, ground short qqq q
EC-379
short qqq
Engine coolant temperature sensor
circuit open, short qqq qqq qq EC-384Compensation according to
engine coolant temperature does
not function.
Vehicle speed sensor circuit open, short qqEC-420
Control sleeve position sensor circuit open, short qqq qqqEC-437
Injection timing control valve circuit open, short qqq
EC-403Injection timing cannot be con-
trolled.
ground short qq
Accelerator switch (F/C) circuit open, short qqq
EC-388
ground short qq
Needle lift sensor circuit open, short qqqEC-450
Fuel cut solenoid valve circuit open, ground short q qqq q
EC-399
short qqqEngine runs on after turning igni-
tion switch OFF.
Fuel temperature sensor circuit open, shortqq qq qq qq q q EC-395Compensation for amount of fuel
injected according to fuel tem-
perature does not function.
Accelerator position sensor circuit open, short qqq qqEC-388
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) cir-
cuit open, short
qq qq
EC-408
noise qqq qq
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SYSTEM Ð Engine control systemMalfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptomCheck point
HARD/NO START/
RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEAT/HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ABNORMAL SMOKE COLOR
DEAD BATTERY (UNDER CHARGE) Malfunction indicator lamp illuminates.
Can be detected by CONSULT-II?
Fuel cut NO START (with first firing)
NO START (without first firing)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATINGBLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKE
New CT/CS
AAAB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
Start signal circuit open, shortqq EC-472 Start control does not function.
Air conditioner switch circuit open, ground short
EC-463Air Conditioner does not stop
operating.
short Air Conditioner does not work.
Ignition switch circuit open q qqq
EC-472
short Engine does not stop.
Power supply for ECM circuit open qqq
EC-375
short qq
Throttle control solenoid valve circuit open, short EC-458Does not operate.
ground short qq q Does not stop operating.
EGRC-solenoid valve A, B circuit open, short EC-454
ground short qDoes not stop operating.
Glow relay circuit open qqqq q
EC-412Glow lamp does not turn on.
short Glow lamp does not turn off.
ECM relay (Self-shut off) circuit open qqq q
EC-469
short qqGround short makes engine
unable to stop.
Air conditioner relay circuit open EC-463Air conditioner does not operate.
short Air conditioner does not stop
operating.
ECM, Connector circuit open, short qqqqqqqqqqqqqq qqqqqqqqqqq EC-369, 475
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Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
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Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SensorInput signal to ECM ECM functionActuator
Engine coolant temperature
sensor Engine coolant temperature
Cooling fan control Cooling fan relay
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner ªONº signal
The ECM controls the cooling fan corresponding to the vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, air condi-
tioner ON signal.
On Board Diagnosis Logic
This diagnosis continuously monitors the engine coolant temperature.
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.
DTC Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P1217
0208 I
Cooling fan does not operate properly (Overheat).
I Cooling fan system does not operate properly (Over-
heat).
I Engine coolant was not added to the system using
the proper filling method. I
Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or shorted.)
I Cooling fan
I Radiator hose
I Radiator
I Radiator cap
I Water pump
I Thermostat
I Engine coolant temperature sensor
For more information, refer to ªMAIN 12 CAUSES OF
OVERHEATINGº, EC-448.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant following the procedure in the LC
section, ªChanging Engine Coolantº. Also, replace the 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 section, ªEngine Coolant Mixture Ratioº.
2) After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
DTC P1217 OVER HEATTD27Ti
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Overall Function Check
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan.
During this check, a DTC might not be confirmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around the 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 to ªDiagnos-
tic Procedureº, EC-444.
2) Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to ªDiagnos-
tic Procedureº, EC-444.
3) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4) Perform ªCOOLING FANº in ªACTIVE TESTº mode with CON- SULT-II and make sure that cooling fans operate.
If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-444.
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 ªDiagnos-
tic Procedureº, EC-444.
2) Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to ªDiagnos-
tic Procedureº, EC-444.
3) Start engine. Be careful not to overheat engine.
4) Set temperature control lever to full cold position.
5) Turn air conditioner switch ªONº.
6) Turn blower fan switch ªONº.
7) Run engine at idle for a few minutes with air conditioner oper- ating.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
8) Make sure that cooling fans operate at low speed.
9) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
10) Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch ªOFFº.
11) Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness con- nector.
12) Connect 150W resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
13) Start engine and make sure that cooling fans operate at higher speed than low speed.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
14) If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-444.
AEC640
SEF111X
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MEC475B
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CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK.
Apply pressure to the cooling system with
a tester, and check if the pressure drops.
Testing pressure:157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
Pressure should not drop.
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressure may
cause radiator damage.
OK
ENG Check the following for
leak.
IHose
I Radiator
I Water pump
Refer to LC section (ªWater
Pumpº).
CHECK RADIATOR CAP.
Apply pressure to cap with a tester.
Radiator cap relief pressure: 78 - 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0
kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
OK
ENG Replace radiator cap.
CHECK THERMOSTAT.
1. Check valve seating condition at normal
room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
Valve opening temperature:76.5ÉC (170ÉF) [standard]
Valve lift: More than 10 mm/90ÉC
(0.39 in/194ÉF)
3. Check if valve is closed at 5ÉC (9ÉF) below valve opening temperature.
For details, refer to LC section (ªThermo-
statº).
OK
ENG Replace thermostat
Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
Refer to ªCOMPONENT INSPECTIONº,
EC-449.
OK
ENGReplace engine coolant
temperature sensor.
If the cause can not be isolated, go to
ªMAIN 12 CAUSES OF OVERHEATINGº
on EC-448.
INSPECTION END
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Main 12 Causes of Overheating
Engine Step Inspection itemEquipmentConditionReference page
OFF 1
I
Blocked radiator
I Blocked radiator grille
I Blocked bumper I
Visual No blocking Ð
2 ICoolant mixture ICoolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture See MA section, ªRECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº.
3 ICoolant level IVisual Coolant up to MAX level in
reservoir tank and radiator
filler neck See LC section, ªChanging
Engine Coolantº.
4 IRadiator cap IPressure tester 78 - 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98
bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2,11-14
psi)See LC section, ªSystem
Checkº.
ON*
25 ICoolant leaks IVisual No leaks See LC section, ªSystem
Checkº.
ON*
26 IThermostat I
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hoses Both hoses should be hot See LC section, ªThermo-
statº and ªRadiatorº.
ON*
17 ICooling fan ICONSULT-II Operating See Trouble Diagnosis for
DTC P1217, EC-441.
OFF 8 ICombustion gas leak I
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzer Negative Ð
ON*
39 I
Coolant temperature
gauge I
Visual Gauge less than 3/4 when
driving Ð
I Coolant overflow to res-
ervoir tank I
Visual No overflow during driving
and idling See LC section, ªChanging
Engine Coolantº.
OFF*
410 I
Coolant return from res-
ervoir tank to radiator I
Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tank See LC section, ªREFILL-
ING ENGINE COOLANTº.
OFF 11
ICylinder head I
Straight gauge feeler
gauge 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) See EM section, ªInspec-
tionº.
12 I
Cylinder block and pis-
tons I
Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or piston See EM section, ªInspec-
tionº.
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to LC section, ªOVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISº.
DTC P1217 OVER HEATTD27Ti
EC-448
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