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Fail-safe ChartNBS0003F
When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103
P010C
P010DMass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
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-III displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-III 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
P0227
P0228
P1239
P2132
P2133
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.
P0643 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.
P1233
P2101Electric 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.
P1236
P2118Throttle 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.
P1238
P2119Electric 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 (A/T), Neutral (M/T) position, and engine speed will not
exceed 1,000 rpm or more.
P1290
P2100
P2103Throttle 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.
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.
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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.
Symptom Matrix ChartNBS0003G
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
SYMPTOM
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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-691
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-80
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-686
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-33
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem
334444444 41EC-44
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1EC-71
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-561,
EC-580
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1EC-71
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-698
Power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23EC-142
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(continued on next page)Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
122
222 2EC-197
,
EC-208
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333EC-223,
EC-239
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuitEC-165
,
EC-248
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EC-257
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EC-266
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EC-275
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EC-659
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-229
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EC-361
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EC-557
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EC-559
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EC-582
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1EC-514
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EC-633
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EC-641
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EC-650
Knock sensor circuit 2 3EC-379
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-386
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-394
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-496
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-502
ECM 22333333333EC-508,
EC-512
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit32 13223 3EC-183
Exhaust valve timing control magnet retarder
circuit32 13223 3EC-160
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-520
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-710
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-684
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2AT C - 3 3
VDC/TCS/ABS control unit
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)4BRC-82,
BRC-42
SYMPTOM
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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
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
SYMPTOM
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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
5
5FL-10
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5EM-34
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—
Air Air duct
55555 5EM-15
Air cleanerEM-15
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-15
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-17
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-17,
EM-20
Cranking Battery
111111
11SC-4
Generator circuitSC-20
Starter circuit 3SC-8
Signal plate 6EM-107
Park/neutral position (PNP)
switch4MT-11 or
AT- 1 0 2
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-89
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-107
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
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nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-53
CamshaftEM-72
Intake valve timing controlEM-53
Exhaust valve timing controlEM-53
Intake valve
3EM-89
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5EM-22
, EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery
55555 55 5EM-26
, LU-
10 , LU-9
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLU-6
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45CO-13,
CO-17
Thermostat 5CO-26
Water pumpCO-23
Water galleryCO-28
Cooling fan 5CO-21
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolantCO-10
NVIS (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS)11EC-46 or
BL-150
SYMPTOM
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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
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Engine Control Component Parts LocationNBS0003I
1. IPDM E/R 2. Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor) (bank 1)3. Refrigerant pressure sensor
4. Cooling fan motor-2 5. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve6. Exhaust valve timing control magnet
retarder
7. Cooling fan motor-1 8. Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor) (bank 2)9. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 2)
10. Electric throttle control actuator
(bank 2)11. A/F sensor 1 (bank 2) 12. Exhaust valve timing control position
sensor
13. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 14. Fuel injector (bank 2) 15. Engine coolant temperature sensor
16. Knock sensor 17. EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve18. Fuel injector (bank 1)
19. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 1)20. EVAP service port 21. A/F sensor 1 (bank 1)
22. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 23. Electric throttle control actuator
(bank 1)
PBIB3474E
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1. Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor) (bank 1)2. Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor) (bank 2)
1. Electric throttle control actuator
(bank 1)2. Electric throttle control actuator
(bank 2)
1. Exhaust valve timing control magnet
retarder (bank 1) harness connector2. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1) harness connector3. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2) harness connector
4. Exhaust valve timing control magnet
retarder (bank 2) harness connector
1. Exhaust valve timing control position
sensor (bank 1)2. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(bank 1)3. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(bank 2)
4. Exhaust valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2)
PBIB3501E
PBIB3504E
PBIB3508E
PBIB3518E
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1. Ignition coil No.5 (with power tran-
sistor)2. Ignition coil No.3 (with power tran-
sistor)3. Ignition coil No.1 (with power tran-
sistor)
4. Condenser 5. Fuel injector No.3 6. Fuel injector No.1
7. Fuel injector No.2 8. Fuel injector No.4 9. Ignition coil No.2 (with power tran-
sistor)
10. Ignition coil No.4 (with power tran-
sistor)11. ignition coil No.6 (with power tran-
sistor)12. Fuel injector No.6
13. Fuel injector No.5 14. Knock sensor (bank 1) 15. Knock sensor (bank 2)
1. Engine coolant temperature sensor 2. A/F sensor 1 (bank 1) 3. Crankshaft position sensor
:Vehicle front
1. Cooling fan motor-1 2. Cooling fan motor-2
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PBIB3520E
PBIB3521E
PBIB3509E