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On board diagnostic system function
The on board diagnostic system has the following three functions.
Diagnostic Test Mode KEY and ENG. StatusFunctionExplanation of Function
Mode I Ignition switch in ON
position
Engine stopped
BULB CHECK This function checks the MI bulb for damage
(blown, open circuit, etc.).
If the MI does not come on, check MI circuit.
(See EC-310.)
Engine running
MALFUNCTION
WARNING This is a usual driving condition. When ECM
detects a malfunction, the MI will light up to
inform the driver that a malfunction has been
detected.
Mode II Ignition switch in ON position
Engine stopped
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS This function allows DTCs to be read.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-35
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Relationship between MI, DTC, CONSULT-II and driving patterns
*1: When a malfunction is detected,MI will light up.
*2: MI will not light up after ignition switch is turned OFF.
*3: When a malfunction is detected for the first time, the DTC will be
stored in ECM. *4: The DTC will not be displayed any
longer after vehicle is driven 40
times without the same malfunc-
tion. (The DTC still remain in
ECM.) *5: Other screens except SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC RESULTS & DATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) cannot
display the malfunction. DATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) can dis-
play the malfunction at the
moment it is detected.
PBIB0589E
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-38
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CONSULT-II
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector, which is locatedunder the driver side dash panel.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch ªSTART (NISSAN BASED VHCL)º.
5. Touch ªENGINEº.
If ªENGINEº is not indicated, go to GI section, ªCONSULT-II Data
Link Connector (DLC) Circuitº.
6. Perform each diagnostic test mode according to each service procedure.
For further information, see the CONSULT-II Operation Manual.
MEC992D
MBIB0233E
SEF995X
PBIB0410E
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
EC-39
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ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
SELF-DIAG RESULTS DATA MONI-
TOR ACTIVE
TEST
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT Engine coolant temperature sensor X X
Vehicle speed sensor X X
Accelerator position sensor X X X
Accelerator position switch X X
Accelerator switch (F/C) X X
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) X X
Ignition switch (start signal) X
Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch X
Battery voltage X
Air conditioner switch X
Mass air flow sensor X X
Stop lamp switch X X
Heat up switch X
Charge air pressure sensor X
OUTPUT Glow relay
XX
EGR volume control valve X X X
Cooling fan relay X X X
Air conditioner relay X
Variable nozzle turbocharger control solenoid valve X
Swirl control valve control solenoid valve X X
X: Applicable
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE
Regarding items detected in ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode,
refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-7.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM
input
signals Main
signals Description Remarks
CKPS×RPM (TDC)
[rpm] qqI
The engine speed computed from the
crankshaft position sensor (TDC) signal
is displayed.
CMPS×RPM×PUMP
[rpm] qqI
The engine speed computed from the
pulse signal sent from electronic control
fuel injection pump is displayed.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ÉC] or [ÉF] qqI
The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is displayed. I
When the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine cool-
ant temperature determined by the ECM
is displayed.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph] qqI
The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is displayed.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-40
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ACTIVE TEST MODE
TEST ITEMCONDITION JUDGEMENTCHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
COOLING FAN I
Ignition switch: ON
I Operate the cooling fan at
ªLOWº, ªHIº speed and turn
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II. Cooling fan moves at ªLOWº, ªHIº
speed and stops.
I
Harness and connector
I Cooling fan motor
I Cooling fan relay
OFF ACCEL PO
SIG I
Clears the self-learning fully closed accelerator position, detected by accelerator position sensor, from the
ECM.
GLOW RLY I
Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
I Turn the glow relay ªONº and
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound. Glow relay makes the operating
sound.
I
Harness and connector
I Glow relay
INJ TIMING* I
Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
I Retard the injection timing using
CONSULT-II. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
I
Electronic control fuel injection
pump
SWIRL CONT S/V1 I
Ignition switch: ON
I Turn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with the CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
I
Harness and connector
I Solenoid valve
EGR VOL CONT/V I
Ignition switch: ON
I Change EGR volume control
valve opening step using CON-
SULT-II. EGR volume control valve makes
an operating sound.
I
Harness and connector
I EGR volume control valve
*: When using this item, DTC 0707 ªP7 ×F/INJ TIMG FBº may be detected. If so, erase it because it is not a malfunction.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-43
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SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointHARD/NO START/RESTART
(EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE 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 DECELERATINGWarranty symptom code AAAB AC AD AE AF
ENGINE CONTROL
Accelerator switch (FC) circuit *a, *b 1
EC-104
*c
Fuel cut system line *a, *c
EC-237
*b 1 1 1 1 *2
Accelerator position sensor circuit *a, *b 1 1 1 EC-130
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC)
circuit *a, *b
EC-152
*d 1 1
Charge air pressure sensor circuit *a,
*b, *c 1 1 EC-220
Swirl control valve control solenoid
valve circuit *a, *b
EC-271
*c 1111
Variable nozzle turbocharger control
solenoid valve circuit *a, *b 1 1
EC-289
*c 1 1
Intake air control valve control sole-
noid valve circuit *c 11111111
EC-281
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*2: Engine runs on after turning ignition switch OFF.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-60
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SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointROUGH 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 BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom code
AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
ENGINE CONTROL
Accelerator switch (FC) circuit*a, *b
1 1 EC-104
*c
Fuel cut system line *a, *c 1 1
EC-237
*b 1 *2
Accelerator position sensor circuit *a, *b 1 1 EC-130
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) cir-
cuit *a, *b 1 1
1 1 EC-152
*d
Charge air pressure sensor circuit *a, *b, *c 1 1 EC-220
Swirl control valve control solenoid
valve circuit *a, *b 1
EC-271
*c 1 1 1
Variable nozzle turbocharger control
solenoid valve circuit *a, *b 1 1
EC-289
*c 1 1
Intake air control valve control sole-
noid valve circuit *c EC-281
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*2: Engine runs on after turning ignition switch OFF.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-61
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SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL system
Malfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page
Feature of symptom, Check pointHARD/NO START/RESTART
(EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER
POOR ACCELERATION
HI IDLE
LOW IDLE 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 DECELERATINGWarranty symptom code AAAB AC AD AE AF
ENGINE CONTROL
Start signal circuit *a, *b1 1 EC-253 *3
PNP switch circuit *a, *b
1
EC-256
*c
Accelerator position switch (Idle) cir-
cuit *a, *c
1 1 1
EC-130
*b 1 1 1*4
Accelerator position switch (Full) cir-
cuit *a, *b
1 1 1EC-130
Ignition switch circuit *a 1 111
EC-79
*b *5
Power supply for ECM circuit *a
EC-79
*b
1 - 5: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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*a: Open
*b: Short
*c: Ground short
*d: Noise
*3: Start control does not function.
*4: Accelerator position sensor NG signal is output.
*5: Engine does not stop.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONZD30DDTi
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
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