DTC and MIL Detection Logic
When a malfunction is detected for the ®rst time, the malfunction (DTC) is stored in the ECM memory.
The MIL will light up each time the ECM detects malfunction. However, if the same malfunction is experienced
in two consecutive driving patterns and the engine is still running, the MIL will stay lit up. For diagnostic items
causing the MIL to light up, refer to ``DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX'', EC-1.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
HOW TO READ DTC
The diagnostic trouble code can be read by the following methods.
1. The number of blinks of the malfunction indicator lamp in the Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Diagnostic
Results) Examples: 11, 13, 14, etc.
These DTCs are controlled by NISSAN.
2. CONSULT Examples: ``CAM POS SEN (PUMP)'', etc.
+Output of the trouble code means that the indicated circuit has a malfunction. However, in the Mode
II it does not indicate whether the malfunction is still occurring or occurred in the past and returned
to normal.
CONSULT can identify them. Therefore, using CONSULT (if available) is recommended.
HOW TO ERASE DTC
The diagnostic trouble code can be erased by the following methods.
Selecting ``ERASE'' in the ``SELF-DIAG RESULTS'' mode with CONSULT.
Changing the diagnostic test mode from Diagnostic Test Mode II to Mode I. (Refer to EC-32.)
+If the battery terminal is disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code will be lost within 24 hours.
+When you erase the DTC, using CONSULT is easier and quicker than switching the diagnostic test
modes.
HOW TO ERASE DTC (With CONSULT)
1. If the ignition switch stays ``ON'' after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch ``OFF'' once. Wait at least
5 seconds and then turn it ``ON'' (Engine stopped) again.
2. Turn CONSULT ``ON'' and touch ``ENGINE''.
3. Touch ``SELF-DIAG RESULTS''.
4. Touch ``ERASE''. (The DTC in the ECM will be erased.)
HOW TO ERASE DTC (No Tools)
1. If the ignition switch stays ``ON'' after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch ``OFF'' once. Wait at least
5 seconds and then turn it ``ON'' again.
2. Change the diagnostic test mode from Mode II to Mode I. (Refer to EC-32.)
SEF691S
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EC-30
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE IÐBULB CHECK
In this mode, the MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP on the instrument panel should stay ON. If it remains
OFF, check the bulb. Refer to EL section (``WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME'') or see EC-188.
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE IÐMALFUNCTION WARNING
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMPCondition
ONWhen the malfunction is detected or the ECM's CPU is malfunctioning. (Refer to ``MIL Illumination'' of the
``DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX'', EC-1.)
OFF No malfunction.
+These Diagnostic Trouble Code Numbers are clari®ed in Diagnostic Test Mode II (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS).
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE IIÐSELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
In this mode, a diagnostic trouble code is indicated by the number of blinks of the MALFUNCTION INDICA-
TOR LAMP as shown below.
Long (0.6 second) blinking indicates the number of ten digits, and short (0.3 second) blinking indicates the
number of single digits. For example, the malfunction indicator lamp blinks 4 times for 5 seconds (0.6 sec x
4 times) and then it blinks three times for about 1 second (0.3 sec x 3 times). This indicates the DTC ``43''
and refers to the malfunction of the accelerator position sensor circuit.
In this way, all the detected malfunctions are classi®ed by their diagnostic trouble code numbers. The DTC
``55'' refers to no malfunction. (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX, EC-1.)
HOW TO ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE II (Self-diagnostic results)
The diagnostic trouble code can be erased from the backup memory in the ECM when the diagnostic test mode
is changed from Diagnostic Test Mode II to Diagnostic Test Mode I. (Refer to ``HOW TO SWITCH DIAGNOS-
TIC TEST MODES'' on previous page.)
+If the battery terminal is disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code will be lost from the backup
memory within 24 hours.
+Be careful not to erase the stored memory before starting trouble diagnoses.
+If the MIL blinks or ``NATS MALFUNCTION'' is displayed on
``SELF-DIAG RESULTS'' screen, perform self-diagnostic
results mode with CONSULT using NATS program card
(NATS-E940). Refer to EL section.
+Con®rm no self-diagnostic results of NATS is displayed
before touching ``ERASE'' in ``SELF-DIAG RESULTS'' mode
with CONSULT.
+When replacing ECM, initialisation of NATS V2.0 system
and registration of all NATS V2.0 ignition key IDs must be
carried out with CONSULT using NATS program card
(NATS-E940).
Therefore, be sure to receive all keys from vehicle owner.
Regarding the procedures of NATS initialisation and NATS
ignition key ID registration, refer to CONSULT operation
manual, NATS V2.0.
SEF212NA
SEF288Q
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (Cont'd)
EC-34
ECCS COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL SYSTEMS APPLICATION
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC
RESULTSDATA
MONITORACTIVE
TEST
ECCS COMPONENT PARTS
INPUTCamshaft position sensor (PUMP) X X
Engine coolant temperature sensor X X
Control sleeve position sensor X X
Fuel 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
Needle lift sensor X
Ignition switch (start signal) X
Neutral position switch X
Battery voltage X
Air conditioner switch X
Heat up switch X
Mass air ¯ow sensor X X
Charge air temperature sensor X
OUTPUTInjection timing control valve X X X
Fuel cut solenoid valve X X X
Glow relayXX
EGRC-solenoid valve A, B & throttle control solenoid valve X X
Cooling fan relay X X
Charge air cooler fan relay X
X: Applicable
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT (Cont'd)
EC-37
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE
Regarding items detected in ``SELF-DIAG RESULTS'' mode, refer to ``DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
INDEX'', EC-1.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
CKPSzRPM
(TDC) [rpm]
jj
+The engine speed computed from the
crankshaft position sensor (TDC) signal
is displayed.
CKPSzRPM
(REF) [rpm]
jj
+The engine speed [determined by the
time between pulses from the crankshaft
position sensor (TDC) signal] is dis-
played.
CMPSzRPM -
PUMP [rpm]
jj
+The engine speed computed from the
camshaft position sensor (PUMP) signal
is displayed.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ÉC] or [ÉF]
jj
+The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is displayed.+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]
jj+The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is displayed.
FUEL TEMP SEN
[ÉC] or [ÉF]
jj
+The fuel temperature (determined by the
signal voltage of the fuel temperature
sensor) is displayed.
ACCEL POS SEN [V]
jj+The accelerator position sensor signal
voltage is displayed.
FULL ACCEL SW
[ON/OFF]
jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
accelerator position switch signal.
ACCEL SW (FC)
[OPEN/CLOSE]
jj+Indicates [OPEN/CLOSE] condition from
the accelerator switch (FC) signal.
OFF ACCEL SW
[ON/OFF]
jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
accelerator position switch signal.
C/SLEEV POS/S [V]
jj+The control sleeve position sensor signal
voltage is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]
jj+The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]
jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
park/neutral position switch signal.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]
jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
starter signal.+After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT (Cont'd)
EC-38
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
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?
Fuel cutNO START (with ®rst ®ring)
NO START (without ®rst ®ring)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATING
BLACK SMOKE
WHITE SMOKEWarranty symptom
codeAA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HA
Injection
timingAdvancedjj
++j+jj+jEC-47
Retardedjj
++j+jj+jEC-47
Electric injection pump
mainframe
++++jjjjj+jjj++jj+j jjjÐ*1
Injection nozzlejjjjjjj
+jj j++ +EC-22 *2
Glow systemjj
++ + +EC-151
Engine body
jj
++jjj+jj j++jjj+EM sec-
tion*3
EGR system
++ +EC-156
Air cleaner and ducts
++ +jMA sec-
tion*4
+; High Possibility Item
j; 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.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General Description
EC-48
SYSTEM
Ð ECCS systemMalfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference
page Feature of symptom
Check point
HARD/NO START/
RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT 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?
Fuel cut
NO START (with ®rst ®ring) NO START (without ®rst ®ring)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATINGBLACK SMOKE WHITE SMOKE
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HAECCS
Camshaft position sensor (PUMP) cir-
cuitopen, shortjj
EC-69Tachometer malfunction
noisejjjj jj
Mass air ¯ow sensor circuitopen, ground shortjjj j
EC-74
shortjjj
Engine coolant temperature sensor
circuitopen, shortjjj jjj jjEC-79Compensation according to
engine coolant temperature does
not function.
Vehicle speed sensor circuit open, shortjjEC-83
Control sleeve position sensor circuit open, shortjjjjjjEC-87
Adjustment resistor circuit open, shortj j jjjj j jEC-92
Electric governor circuitopen, ground shortj jjjjjj
EC-96
shortjj
Injection timing control valve circuitopen, shortjjj
EC-101Injection timing cannot be con-
trolled.
ground shortjj
Accelerator switch (FC) circuitopen, shortjjj
EC-106
ground shortjj
Charge air temperature sensor circuit open, shortjEC-122
Needle lift sensor circuit open, shortjjjEC-126
Fuel cut solenoid valve circuitopen, ground shortj jjjj
EC-130
shortjjjEngine runs on after turning igni-
tion switch OFF.
Fuel temperature sensor circuit open, shortjj jj jj j jj jEC-135Compensation for amount of fuel
injected according to fuel tem-
perature does not function.
Accelerator position sensor circuit open, shortjjj jjEC-139
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) cir-
cuitopen, shortjj jj
EC-144
noisejjjjj
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General Description
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-49
SYSTEM
Ð ECCS systemMalfunction
SYMPTOM
Reference page Feature of symptom
Check point
HARD/NO START/
RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT 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?
Fuel cut
NO START (with ®rst ®ring) NO START (without ®rst ®ring)
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
AT IDLE
DURING DRIVING
WHEN DECELERATINGBLACK SMOKE WHITE SMOKE
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM AP HAECCS
Start signal circuit open, shortjjEC-163 Start control does not function.
Neutral position switch circuitopen, shortjjj
EC-170
ground shortjj
Accelerator position switch (Idle) cir-
cuitopen, ground shortjj j
EC-165
shortjjj jjAccelerator position sensor NG
signal is output.
Accelerator position switch (Full) cir-
cuitopen, shortjjj jjEC-165
Ignition switch circuitopenj jjj
EC-63
shortEngine does not stop.
Power supply for ECM circuitopenjjj
EC-63
shortjj
Throttle control solenoid valve circuitopen, short
EC-156Does not operate.
ground shortjj jDoes not stop operating.
EGRC-solenoid valve A, B circuitopen, short
EC-156
ground shortjDoes not stop operating.
Glow relay circuitopenjjjjj
EC-151Glow lamp does not turn on.
shortGlow lamp does not turn off.
ECCS relay (Self-shutoff) circuitopenjjjj
EC-63
shortjjGround short makes engine
unable to stop.
ECM, Connector circuit open, shortjjjjjjjjjjjjj jjjjjjjjjjjjEC-111
Air conditioner relay circuitopen
EC-187Air conditioner does not operate.
shortAir conditioner does not stop
operating.
Air conditioner switch circuitopen, ground short
EC-187Air conditioner does not stop
operating.
shortAir conditioner does not work.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General Description
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-50
CONSULT Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
Remarks:
+Speci®cation data are reference values.
+Speci®cation data are output/input values which are detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Speci®cation data may not be directly related to their components signals/values/operations.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
CKPSzRPM (TDC)
+Tachometer: Connect
+Run engine and compare tachometer indication with the CONSULT value.Almost the same speed as the CON-
SULT value. CKPSzRPM (REF)
CMPSzRPM-PUMP
COOLAN TEMP/S+Engine: After warming up More than 70ÉC (158ÉF)
VHCL SPEED SE+Turn drive wheels and compare speedometer indication with the CONSULT
valueAlmost the same speed as
the CONSULT value
FUEL TEMP SEN+Engine: After warming up More than 40ÉC (104 ÉF)
ACCEL POS SEN+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: released 0.40 - 0.60V
Accelerator pedal: depressed Approx. 4.0V
FULL ACCEL SW+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: depressed ON
Except above OFF
ACCEL SW (FC)+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: released CLOSE
Accelerator pedal: slightly open OPEN
OFF ACCEL SW+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: released ON
Accelerator pedal: slightly open OFF
C/SLEEV POS/S+Engine: After warming up 1.0 - 3.5V
BATTERY VOLT+Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14V
P/N POSI SW+Ignition switch: ONShift lever: Neutral/Park ON
Except above OFF
START SIGNAL+Ignition switch: ON®START®ON OFF®ON®OFF
AIR COND SIG+Engine: After warming up, idle the
engineAir conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates.)ON
IGN SW+Ignition switch: ON®OFF ON®OFF
WARM UP SW+Ignition switch: ONHeat up switch: ON ON
Heat up switch: OFF OFF
MAS AIR/FL SE+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ``N''
+No-loadIdle 1.6 - 2.0V
ACT INJ TIMG+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: ``OFF''
+Shift lever: ``N''
+No-loadIdle þ9.5 to þ12.0É
2,000 rpm þ10.0 to þ15.5É
INJ TIMG C/V+Engine: After warming up, idle the engine. Approx. 50%
DECELER F/CUT+Engine: After warming upIdle OFF
When accelerator pedal is released
quickly with engine speed at 3,000 rpm
or more.ON
FUEL CUT S/V+Ignition switch: ON®OFF ON®OFF
GLOW RLY+Refer to EC-151.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General Description
EC-51