DTC P0443 EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
EC-325
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DTC P0443 EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID
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DescriptionINFOID:0000000001702828
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
*1: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM though CAN communication line.
This system controls flow rate of fuel vapor from the EVAP canister. The opening of the vapor by-pass pas-
sage in the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve changes to control the flow rate. The EVAP
canister purge volume control solenoid valve repeats ON/OFF operation according to the signal sent from the
ECM. The opening of the valve varies for optimum engine control. The optimum value stored in the ECM is
determined by considering various engine conditions. When the engine is operating, the flow rate of fuel vapor
from the EVAP canister is regulated as the air flow changes.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve uses a ON/
OFF duty to control the flow rate of fuel vapor from the EVAP canis-
ter. The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is
moved by ON/OFF pulses from the ECM. The longer the ON pulse,
the greater the amount of fuel vapor that will flow through the valve.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeINFOID:0000000001702829
Specification data are reference values.
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM
functionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed*
1
EVAP can-
ister purge
flow controlEVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Battery
Battery voltage*1
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
(Mixture ratio feedback signal)
Fuel tank temperature sensor Fuel temperature in fuel tank
Wheel sensor
Vehicle speed*
2
PBIA9215J
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
PURG VOL C/V• Engine: After warming up
• Shift lever: P or N (A/T, CVT),
Neutral (M/T)
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No loadIdle
(Accelerator pedal is not depressed
even slightly, after engine starting)0%
2,000 rpm 0 - 50%
EC-332
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DTC P0444, P0445 EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID
VALVE
DTC P0444, P0445 EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLE-
NOID VALVE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001702836
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
*1: The ECM determines the start signal status by the signal of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
This system controls flow rate of fuel vapor from the EVAP canister. The opening of the vapor by-pass pas-
sage in the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve changes to control the flow rate. The EVAP
canister purge volume control solenoid valve repeats ON/OFF operation according to the signal sent from the
ECM. The opening of the valve varies for optimum engine control. The optimum value stored in the ECM is
determined by considering various engine conditions. When the engine is operating, the flow rate of fuel vapor
from the EVAP canister is regulated as the air flow changes.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve uses a ON/
OFF duty to control the flow rate of fuel vapor from the EVAP canis-
ter. The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is
moved by ON/OFF pulses from the ECM. The longer the ON pulse,
the greater the amount of fuel vapor that will flow through the valve.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeINFOID:0000000001702837
Specification data are reference values.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed*
1
EVAP canister
purge flow
controlEVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Battery
Battery voltage*1
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
(Mixture ratio feedback signal)
Fuel tank temperature sensor Fuel temperature in fuel tank
Wheel sensor
Vehicle speed*
2
PBIA9215J
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
PURG VOL C/V• Engine: After warming up
• Shift lever: N (A/T, CVT),
Neutral (M/T)
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• No loadIdle
(Accelerator pedal is not depressed
even slightly, after engine starting)0%
2,000 rpm 0 - 50%
GI-38
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LIFTING POINT
LIFTING POINT
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001702449
CAUTION:
• Every time the vehicle is lifted up, maintain the complete vehicle curb condition.
• Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the front side (engine,
transmission, suspension etc.), support a jack up point on the rear side garage jack with a mission
jack or equivalent.
• Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the rear side (rear axle,
suspension, etc.), support a jack up point on the front side garage jack with a mission jack or equiv-
alent.
• Be careful not to smash or do not do anything that would affect piping parts.
Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole LiftINFOID:0000000001702450
WARNING:
• Park the vehicle on a level surface when using the jack. Make sure to avoid damaging pipes, tubes,
etc. under the vehicle.
• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands when
you have to get under the vehicle.
• Place wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels on the ground.
• When lifting the vehicle, open the lift arms as wide as possible and ensure that the front and rear of
the vehicle are well balanced.
• When setting the lift arm, do not allow the arm to contact the brake tubes, brake cable, fuel lines and
sill spoiler.
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
LM4086-0200
Board on attachment
LM4519-0000
Safety stand attachment
S-NT001
S-NT002
MA-4
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Explanation of General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001704720
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001704721
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
ItemReference page
TiresCheck the pressure including the spare, at least once a month and always prior
to a long distance trip. Adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check care-
fully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.WT-25, "
Tire"
Wheel nutsWhen checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary.WT-6, "Rotation"
WindshieldClean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.—
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).WT-6, "
Rotation"
Transmitter compo-
nents in tire pressure
monitoring systemReplace grommet seal, valve core and cap of the transmitter in TPMS every tire
replacement by reaching wear limit of tire.WT-7
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel align-
ment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel bal-
ancing may be needed.FSU-6, "Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" and
WT-6, "
Balancing
Wheels"
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hoodCheck that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the trunk
lid and back hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if nec-
essary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.MA-27, "
Lubricating
Locks, Hinges and Hood
Latch"
LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and oth-
er lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlamp
aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis.—
ItemReference page
Warning lamps and
buzzers/chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washerCheck that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.—
Windshield defrosterCheck that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioning.—
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steering
condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)—
SeatsCheck seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every po-
sition. Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the
locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the latches
lock securely for folding-down rear seat backs.—
STC-4
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EPS SYSTEM
EPS SYSTEM
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001703872
EPS CONTROL UNIT
• EPS control unit performs an arithmetical operation on data, such
as steering wheel turning force (sensor signal) from the torque
sensor, vehicle speed signal, etc. Then it generates an optimum
assist torque to the EPS motor according to the driving condition.
• EPS control unit decreases the output to EPS motor while
extremely using the power steering function (e.g., full steering) for
protecting EPS motor and EPS control unit (Protect overload sta-
tus). While activating protect overload status, the assist torque
gradually decreases, and the steering wheel turning force
becomes heavy. The normal assist torque reactivates by not steer-
ing.
• In case of an error in the electrical system, the fail-safe function
stops output signals to the EPS motor. Then the previous state is changed to the manual steering state.
• Self-diagnosis can be done with CONSULT-III.
EPS MOTOR
EPS motor provides the assist torque by control signal from EPS control unit.
TORQUE SENSOR
Torque sensor detects the steering torque, and transmit the signal to
EPS control unit.
REDUCTION GEAR
Reduction gear increases the assist torque provided from EPS motor with worm gears, and outputs to the col-
umn shaft.
EPS WARNING LAMP
Turns ON when there is a malfunction in EPS system. It indicates that fail-safe mode is engaged and enters a
manual steering state (Control turning force steering wheel becomes heavy).
Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF after the engine starts
if system is normal.
EPS Warning Lamp Indication
SGIA1647E
SGIA1648E
Condition EPS warning lamp
Lamp checkTurns ON when ignition switch is turned ON.
Turns OFF after engine start.
EPS system malfunctionON
Other than above (system normal) OFF
STC-10
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
*1 : In the front of the value, “L” is displayed at steering left and “R” is displayed at steering right.
*2 : Almost in accordance with the value of “MOTOR SIG”. It is not a malfunction though these values are not accorded when steering
quickly.
*3 : It is not a malfunction, though it might not be corresponding just after ignition switch is turned ON.
*4 : It turns to OFF after waiting for a short period of time.
EPS Terminal and Reference ValueINFOID:0000000001703880
EPS HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUES FOR EPS CONTROL UNIT
Monitor item (Unit) Content Condition Display value
MOTOR VOL (V)Power supply voltage for
EPS control unitIgnition switch: ON Battery voltage
TORQUE SENSOR (Nm)Steering wheel turning
forceEngine runningSteering wheel: Not
steering (There is no
steering force) 0.00 Nm
Steering wheel: Steer-
ing0 – 8.19 Nm
*1 (The value
is changed according to
steering left or right)
MOTOR SIG (A)Command current to EPS
motorEngine runningSteering wheel: Not
steering (There is no
steering force)0.00 A
Steering wheel: Steer-
ing0 – 65.00 A (The value is
changed according to
steering left or right)
MOTOR CURRENT (A)Consumption current of
EPS motorEngine runningSteering wheel: Not
steering (There is no
steering force)0.00 A
Steering wheel: Steer-
ing0 – 65.00 A
*2 (The value
is changed according to
steering left or right)
VEHICLE SPEED (km/h) or (mph) Vehicle speedVehicle stopped 0 km/h (0 mph)
While drivingApproximately equal to
the indication on speed-
ometer (Inside of ±10%)
*3
WARNING LAMP (ON/OFF)EPS warning lamp condi-
tionEPS warning lamp: ON ON
EPS warning lamp: OFF OFF
DERATING STAT (ON/OFF) Protect overload status Engine runningSteering wheel: Nor-
mal steeringOFF
Steering wheel: Steer-
ing over the stopON
*4
ENGINE STATUS (RUN/STOP) Engine statusEngine stopped
(Engine speed: Less than 400 rpm)STOP
Engine running
(Engine speed: 400 rpm or more)RUN
SGIA1624E
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
STC-11
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Data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
When using a circuit tester to measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector terminals.
CONSULT-III Function (EPS)INFOID:0000000001703881
FUNCTION
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE
Display Item List
Te r m i n a lWire
colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)
4 V Torque sensor sub Engine runningSteering wheel: Not steering
(There in no steering force)2.5 V
Steering wheel: Steering1.7 V – 3.3 V
(The value is changed accord-
ing to steering left or right)
5 BR Torque sensor power supplyIgnition switch: ON 8 V
Ignition switch: OFF 0 V
6 G Torque sensor main Engine runningSteering wheel: Not steering
(There is no steering force)2.5 V
Steering wheel: Steering1.7 V – 3.3 V
(The value is changed accord-
ing to steering left or right)
7 R Torque sensor ground Always 0 V
9 L CAN-H — —
10 O Power supplyIgnition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF 0 V
16 P CAN-L — —
17 R Power supply (Memory back-up)Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF Battery voltage
18 B Ground Always 0 V
19 — Motor (+) — —
20 — Motor (–) — —
Diagnostic test mode Function Reference page
Self-diagnostic results • Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly."SELF-DIAG
RESULTS
MODE"
Data monitor • Input/Output data in the EPS control unit can be read."DATA MONI-
TOR"
CAN diagnostic support monitor • The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.LAN-6
ECU part number • EPS control unit part number can be read."EPS CON-
TROL UNIT
PART NUM-
BER"
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
STC-15
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3. Check continuity between EPS control unit harness connector
(A) terminal and ground.
Also check harness for short to power.
4. Connect EPS control unit harness connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
3.CHECK DTC
Start engine.
Does EPS warning lamp turn OFF?
YES >>INSPECTION END
NO >> Perform self-diagnosis, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to STC-11, "
CONSULT-III Func-
tion (EPS)".
DTC C1604 TORQUE SENSORINFOID:0000000001703884
CONSULT-III REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Data are reference value.
*: In the front of the value, “L” is displayed at steering left and “R” is displayed at steering right.
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUES FOR EPS CONTROL UNIT
Refer to STC-10, "EPS Terminal and Reference Value".
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK TORQUE SENSOR SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “EPS” with CONSULT-III.
3. Check the value of “TORQUE SENSOR”. Refer to STC-9, "
EPS Control Unit Input/Output Signal Refer-
ence Value".
Without CONSULT-III1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector M53 terminals 4, 5, 6, 7 and ground. Refer to
STC-10, "
EPS Terminal and Reference Value".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Disconnect EPS control unit harness connector and torque sensor harness connector.
Connector Terminal Continuity
M54 18 Yes
SGIA1628E
Monitor item (Unit) Content Condition Display value
TORQUE SENSOR (Nm) Steering wheel turning force Engine runningSteering wheel: Not steering
(There is no steering force)0.00 Nm
Steering wheel: Steering0 – 8.19 Nm*
(The value is changed
according to steering
left or right)