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Fail-Safe ChartINFOID:0000000001325929
When the DTC listed below is detected, the EC
M enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM c annot warn the driver by MIL lighting up when there
is malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and pa rt of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected
as NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engi ne control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by
means of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnos es except MIL circuit are detected and demands the
driver to repair the malfunction.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condition.
CONSULT-III displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
Condition Engine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-III display)
Just as ignition switch is turned ON
or START 40
°C (104 °F)
Approx. 4 minutes or more after
engine starting. 80
°C (176 °F)
Except as shown above 40 - 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
P2135 Throttle 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.
P2100
P2103 Throttle 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.
P2101 Electric th rottle control
function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2118 Throttle 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.
P2119 Electric thro ttle control ac-
tuator (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 position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm or
more.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138 Accelerator pedal 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.
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Symptom Matrix Chart
INFOID:0000000001325930
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
Reference
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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 2 EC-558
Fuel pressure regulator system 334444444 4EC-87
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-552
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-40
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 334444444 41
EC-51
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-80
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-494,
EC-504
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1 EC-80
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-569
Power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23 EC-140
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-175,
EC-182
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333
EC-193,
EC-204
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor EC-220
EC-220
EC-228
EC-236
EC-532
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-198
,
EC-302
,
EC-447
,
EC-449
,
EC-518
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-424
,
EC-506
,
EC-512
,
EC-524
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-315
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-26
,
EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 5 EM-30
,
LU-
15, LU-8,
LU-12
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-5
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-13,
CO-16
Thermostat 5 CO-27
Water pumpCO-22
Water galleryCO-29
Cooling fan 5EC-210
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminat-
ed coolant5
CO-10
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11 EC-53 or
BL-185
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 coolant temperature
sensor [Engine is running] Approximately 0 - 4.8V
Output voltage varies with engine
coolant temperature.
74 LG/B Heated oxygen sensor 2
(bank 1) [Engine is running]
Revving engine from idle to 3,000 rpm quick-
ly after the following conditions are met
- Engine: After warming up.
- Keeping the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1
minute under no load 0 - Approximately 1.0V
78 B/R Sensor ground
(Heated oxygen sensor) [Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed Approximately 0V
79
80
81 SB
GY
OR Ignition signal No. 6
Ignition signal No. 4
Ignition signal No. 2 [Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm
at idle 0 - 0.2V
[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Engine speed: 2,500 rpm 0.1 - 0.4V
82 B/W Sensor ground
(APP sensor 1, ASCD steer-
ing switch, ICC steering
switch) [Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed Approximately 0V
83 G/OR Sensor ground
(APP sensor 2) [Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed Approximately 0V
85 PU Data link connector [Ignition switch: ON]
CONSULT-III or GST: DisconnectedApproximately 5V - Battery volt-
age (11 - 14V)
86 P CAN communication line — —
90 L/B Sensor power supply
(APP sensor 1) [Ignition switch: ON]
Approximately 5V
91 G Sensor power supply
(APP sensor 2) [Ignition switch: ON]
Approximately 5V
94 L CAN communication line — —
98 Y/R Accelerator pe
dal position
sensor 2 [Ignition switch: ON]
Engine stopped
Accelerator pedal: Fully released
0.15 - 0.60V
[Ignition switch: ON]
Engine stopped
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 1.95 - 2.40V
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NAL NO. WIRE
COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
SEC986C
SEC987C
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ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK SUP-
PORT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS DATA
MONI-
TOR ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*
1FREEZE FRAME
DATA*
1
SRT
STATUS DTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ×××
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) ×××
Mass air flow sensor ××
Engine coolant 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 sen-
sor ××
Intake air temperature sensor ×××
Knock sensor ×
Refrigerant pressure sensor ×
Closed throttle position switch (ac-
celerator pedal position sensor sig-
nal) ×
Air conditioner switch ×
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch ××
Stop lamp switch ××
Power steering pressure sensor ××
Battery voltage ×
Load signal ×
Fuel level sensor ××
ICC steering switch ××
ASCD steering switch ××
ICC brake switch ××
ASCD brake switch ××
Snow mode switch ×
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EC-120
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*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE
Self Diagnostic Item
Regarding items of DTC and 1st trip DTC, refer to
EC-55, "Emission-Related Diagnostic Information".
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE CLOSE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE IN
ORDER TO MAKE EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
IGN SW ON
ENGINE NOT RUNNING
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 0 °C (32 °F).
NO VACUUM AND NO HIGH PRESSURE IN EVAP SYS- TEM
FUEL TANK TEMP. IS MORE THAN 0 °C (32 °F).
WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING “EVAP SYS- TEM CLOSE”
WHEN TRYING TO EXECUTE “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE” UNDER THE CONDITION EXCEPT ABOVE, CONSULT-
III WILL DISCONTINUE IT AND DISPLAY APPROPRI-
ATE INSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
WHEN STARTING ENGINE, CONSULT-III MAY DIS-
PLAY “BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE BAT-
TERY”, EVEN IN USING CHARGED BATTERY. When detecting EVAP vapor leak
point of EVAP system
VIN REGISTRATION IN THIS MODE VIN IS REGISTERED IN ECM When registering VIN is ECM
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ* IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ* IDLE CONDITION Wh en adjusting target ignition tim-
ing
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
Freeze frame data
item* Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX] The engine control co
mponent part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as “PXXXX”. (Refer to
EC-17
.)
FUEL SYS-B1 “Fuel injection system status” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
One mode in the following is displayed. “Mode2”: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
“Mode3”: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enleanment)
“Mode4”: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
“Mode5”: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
FUEL SYS-B2
CAL/LD VALUE [%] The calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP
[
° C] or [ °F] The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L-FUEL TRM-B1 [%] “Long-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed. The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule than short-term fuel trim.
L-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
S-FUEL TRM-B1 [%] “Short-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel sched-
ule.
S-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
ENGINE SPEED [rpm] The engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VEHICL SPEED
[km/h] or [mph] The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
ABSOL TH-P/S [%] The throttle operat ing angle at the moment a malfunct ion is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec] The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
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*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
×
: Applicable
INT/A TEMP SE
[° C] or [ °F] The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT MANI PRES [kPa] Always a certain value is displayed.
These items are not efficient for S50 models.
FTFMCH1 Freeze frame data
item* Description
Monitored item Unit Description Remarks
ENG SPEED rpm Indicates the engine speed computed from the sig-
nal of the crankshaft position sensor (POS) and
camshaft position sensor (PHASE). Accuracy becomes poor if engine speed
drops below the idle rpm.
If the signal is interrupted while the en-
gine is running, an abnormal value may
be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 × The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor is
displayed. When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL × Base fuel schedule indicates the fuel injection
pulse width programmed into ECM, prior to any
learned on board correction.
A/F ALPHA-B1 % The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feedback cor-
rection factor per cycle is indicated. When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
This data also includes the data for the air-fuel ratio learning control.
A/F ALPHA-B2
×
COOLAN TEMP/S °C or ° The engine coolant temperature (determined by
the signal voltage of the engine coolant tempera-
ture 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.
A/F SEN1 (B1) ×
The A/F signal computed from the input signal of
the Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B2) ×
HO2S2 (B1) ×
The signal voltage of the heated oxygen sensor 2 is
displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) ×
HO2S2 MNTR(B1) RICH/
LEAN Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 signal:
RICH: means the amount of oxygen after three way
catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN: means the amount of oxygen after three
way catalyst is relatively large. When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR(B2) RICH/
LEAN
VHCL SPEED SE km/h or
mph The vehicle speed computed from the vehicle
speed signal sent from combination meter is dis-
played.
BATTERY VOLT V The power supply voltage of ECM is displayed.
ACCEL SEN 1 ×
The accelerator pedal position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed. ACCEL SEN 2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, it differs from ECM
terminal voltage signal.
ACCEL SEN 2
×
TP SEN 1-B1 V The throttle position sensor signal voltage is dis-
played. THRTL SEN 2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, it differs from ECM
terminal voltage signal.
TP SEN 2-B1 V
FUEL T/TMP SE
°C or ° The fuel temperature (determined by the signal
voltage of the fuel tank temperature sensor) is dis-
played.
INT/A TEMP SE °C or °F The intake air temperature (determined by the sig-
nal voltage of the intake air temperature sensor) is
indicated.
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NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
VHCL SPD CUTNON/
CUT Indicates the vehicle cruise condition.
NON: Vehicle speed is maintained at the ASCD set
speed.
CUT: Vehicle speed increased to excessively high
compared with the ASCD set speed, and ASCD op-
eration is cut off.
LO SPEED CUT NON/
CUT Indicates the vehicle cruise condition.
NON: Vehicle speed is maintained at the ASCD set
speed.
CUT: Vehicle speed decreased to excessively low
compared with the ASCD set speed, and ASCD op-
eration is cut off.
AT OD MONITOR ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T O/D according
to the input signal from the TCM.
AT OD CANCEL ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T O/D cancel
signal sent from the TCM.
DIST SW ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from DISTANCE
switch signal.
CRUISE LAMP ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE lamp de-
termined by the ECM according to the input signals.
SET LAMP ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of SET lamp deter-
mined by the ECM according to the input signals.
A/F ADJ-B1 — Indicates the correction of factor stored in ECM. The factor is calculated from the difference be-
tween the target air-fuel ratio stored in ECM and the
air-fuel ratio calculated from A/F sensor 1 signal.
A/F ADJ-B2
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Monitored item Unit Description Remarks
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TION Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Change the amount of fuel injec- tion using CONSULT-III. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Harness and connectors
Fuel injector
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
IGNITION TIM-
ING Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Timing light: Set
Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-III. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Perform Idle Air Volume Learning.
POWER BAL-
ANCE Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine.
A/C switch: OFF
Selector lever: P or N
Cut off each fuel injector signal one at a time using CONSULT-III. Engine runs rough or dies.
Harness and connectors
Compression
Fuel injector
Power transistor
Spark plug
Ignition coil
COOLING FAN* Ignition switch: ON
Turn the cooling fan “HI”, “MID”,
“LOW” and “OFF” using CON-
SULT-III. Cooling fan moves and stops.
Harness and connectors
Cooling fan motor
IPDM E/R
ENG COOLANT
TEMP Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Change the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-III. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. Harness and connectors
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
Fuel injector
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