2007 NISSAN 350Z coolant level

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) SystemNBS0002I
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*3: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). The amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
ECM memory. The program value is preset by engine operating conditions. These conditions are determined
by input signals (for engine speed and intake air) from both the crankshaft position sensor and the mass air
flow sensor.
VARIOUS FUEL INJECTION INCREASE/DECREASE COMPENSATION
In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance under various operat-
ing conditions as listed below.


During warm-up

When starting the engine

During acceleration

Hot-engine operation
22.Exhaust valve timing control magnet
retarder23. A/F sensor 1 24. Heated oxygen sensor 2
25. Knock sensor 26. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 27. Engine oil temperature sensor
28. Knock sensor 29. Three way catalyst 1 30. Three way catalyst 2
31. Three way catalyst 1 32. Three way catalyst 2 33. Muffler
34. EVAP canister vent control valve 35.EVAP control system pressure sen-
sor36. EVAP service port
37.EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve38. EVAP canister 39. Fuel camper
40. Fuel pump 41. Fuel pressure regulator 42. Fuel level sensor
43. Fuel tank temperature sensor 44. Fuel tank 45. Accelerator pedal position sensor
46. Electric throttle control actuator 47. Throttle position sensor 48.Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor)
49. Air cleaner 50. Electric throttle control actuator 51. Throttle position sensor
52.Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor)53. Air cleaner
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed*
3
Piston position
Fuel injection
& mixture ratio
controlFuel injector Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Battery
Battery voltage*
3
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2*
1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Air conditioner switch
Air conditioner operation*
2
Wheel sensor
Vehicle speed*2

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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The time required for each diagnosis varies with road surface conditions, weather, altitude, individual driv-
ing habits, etc.
Zone A refers to the range where the time, required for the diagnosis under normal conditions*, is the
shortest.
Zone B refers to the range where the diagnosis can still be performed if the diagnosis is not completed
within zone A.
*: Normal conditions refer to the following:

Sea level

Flat road

Ambient air temperature: 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F)

Diagnosis is performed as quickly as possible under normal conditions.
Under different conditions [For example: ambient air temperature other than 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F)], diag-
nosis may also be performed.
Pattern 1:

The engine is started at the engine coolant temperature of −10 to 35°C (14 to 95°F)
(where the voltage between the ECM terminal 71 and ground is 3.0 - 4.3V).

The engine must be operated at idle speed until the engine coolant temperature is greater than
70°C (158°F) (where the voltage between the ECM terminal 71 and ground is lower than 1.4V).

The engine is started at the fuel tank temperature of warmer than 0°C (32°F) (where the voltage
between the ECM terminal 106 and ground is less than 4.1V).
Pattern 2:

When steady-state driving is performed again even after it is interrupted, each diagnosis can be con-
ducted. In this case, the time required for diagnosis may be extended.
Pattern 3:

Operate vehicle following the driving pattern shown in the figure.

Release the accelerator pedal during decelerating vehicle speed
from 90 km/h (56 MPH) to 0 km/h (0 MPH).
Pattern 4:

The accelerator pedal must be held very steady during steady-
state driving.

If the accelerator pedal is moved, the test must be conducted all
over again.
*1: Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle speed is 90 km/h (56
MPH), then release the accelerator pedal and keep it released for
more than 10 seconds. Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle
speed is 90 km/h (56 MPH) again.
*2: Checking the vehicle speed with GST is advised.
Suggested Transmission Gear Position for A/T Models
Set the selector lever in the D position.
Suggested Upshift Speeds for M/T Models
Shown below are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel
economy and vehicle performance. Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road conditions, the weather
and individual driving habits.
Suggested Maximum Speed in Each Gear
PBIB2244E
For normal acceleration in low altitude areas
[less than 1,219 m (4,000 ft)]:For quick acceleration in low altitude
areas and high altitude areas
[over 1,219 m (4,000 ft)]:
Gear change ACCEL shift point km/h (MPH) CRUISE shift point km/h (MPH) km/h (MPH)
1st to 2nd 21 (13) 13 (8) 24 (15)
2nd to 3rd 37 (23) 26 (16) 40 (25)
3rd to 4th 48 (30) 40 (25) 64 (40)
4th to 5th 60 (37) 45 (28) 72 (45)
6th 68 (42) 53 (33) 80 (50)

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DTC Inspection Priority ChartNBS0003E
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
NOTE:

If DTC U1000 or U1001 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
U1000, U1001. Refer to EC-151, "
DTC U1000, U1001 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" .

If DTC U1010 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the diagnosis for DTC U1010.
Refer to EC-154, "
DTC U1010 CAN COMMUNICATION".
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1

U1000 U1001 CAN communication line

U1010 CAN communication

P0101 P0102 P0103 P010B P010C P010D Mass air flow sensor

P0112 P0113 P0127 Intake air temperature sensor

P0117 P0118 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor

P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P0227 P0228 P1225 P1226 P1234 P1235 P1239 P2132 P2133 P2135 Throttle position
sensor

P0128 Thermostat function

P0181 P0182 P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor

P0196 P0197 P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor

P0327 P0328 P0332 P0333 Knock sensor

P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)

P0340 P0345 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)

P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor

P0500 Vehicle speed sensor

P0605 ECM

P0643 Sensor power supply

P0700 TCM

P0705 P0850 Park/neutral position (PNP) switch

P1610 - P1615 NATS

P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Va l v e
mecha-
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
Reference
page
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

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL SYSTEMS APPLICATION
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUPPORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
DATA
MONI-
TORACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*
2
SRT STA-
TUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)×××
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)×××
Mass air flow sensor××
Engine coolant temperature sensor××××
Engine oil temperature sensor×
Air Fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2××××
Vehicle speed sensor×××
Accelerator pedal position sensor××
Throttle position sensor×××
Fuel tank temperature sensor×××
EVAP control system pressure sensor××
Intake air temperature sensor×××
Knock sensor×
Refrigerant pressure sensor×
Closed throttle position switch (accel-
erator pedal position sensor signal)×
Air conditioner switch×
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch××
Stop lamp switch××
Power steering pressure sensor××
Battery voltage×
Load signal×
Exhaust valve timing control position
sensor××
Fuel level sensor××
ASCD steering switch××
ASCD brake switch××
ASCD clutch switch××

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Changing 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-12, "
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE
RATIO" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckNBS000DH
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around 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-III
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
NOTE:
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 EC-549,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-549,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON-
SULT-III.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-549, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
NOTE:
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 EC-549,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-549,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Start engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to overheat engine.
4. Turn air conditioner switch ON.
5. Turn blower fan switch ON.
SEF621W
SEF621W

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-141, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-16, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MOD-
ULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingNBS000DK
*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 CO-6, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" . Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1

Blocked radiator

Blocked condenser

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked bumper

Visual No blocking —
2

Coolant mixture
Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixtureMA-12
3
Coolant level
Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neckCO-10
4
Radiator cap
Pressure tester 88 - 127 kPa
(0.90 - 1.30 kg/cm2 , 12.8
- 18.4 psi) (Limit)CO-15
ON*25
Coolant leaks
Visual No leaksCO-10
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hotCO-26
ON*17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-III Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-543
).
OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39
Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual No overflow during driving
and idlingCO-10
OFF*410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankCO-10
OFF 11
Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)EM-89
12
Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonEM-107