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There are many operating conditions
that lead to the malfunction of
engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can make trou-
bleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a incident. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a cus-
tomer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one on the next page in order
to organize all the information for troubleshooting.
Some conditions may cause the MI L to come on steady or blink and
DTC to be detected. Examples:
• Vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the engine to misfire.
• Fuel filler cap was left off or incorrectly screwed on, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Worksheet Sample
DTC Inspection Priority Chart INFOID:0000000004537052
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart. SEF907L
MTBL0017
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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.
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• When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM c
annot warn the driver by lighting up MIL 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 engine 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.
Symptom Matrix Chart INFOID:0000000004537054
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM P0117
P0118 Engine coolant temperature
sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condi-
tion.
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 sarting. 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 cool-
ing 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 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 throttle control func- tion 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 throttle control actu- ator (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 ac tuator 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, CVT), Neutral (M/T) 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.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
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Fuel pressure regulator system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
EC-574Fuel injector circuit 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2
EC-986Evaporative emission system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
EC-527Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 3 34 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1
EC-538Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1
EC-566Electric throttle control actuator 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
EC-929 ,
EC-940 Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjustment 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1
EC-566Ignition circuit 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
EC-996Main power supply and ground circuit 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
EC-627Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
1 2 2
2 2 2 2 EC-655 ,
EC-663 Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
33 3
EC-674 ,
EC-684 Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit
EC-692 ,
EC-698 ,
EC-704 ,
EC-710 ,
EC-966 Throttle position sensor circuit
2 2EC-679 ,
EC-760 ,
EC-895 ,
EC-897 ,
EC-954 Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1
EC-874 ,
EC-942 ,
EC-947 ,
EC-959 Knock sensor circuit 2 3
EC-771Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2
EC-775Camshaft position sens
or (PHASE) circuit 3 2 EC-781Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3
EC-866ECM 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
EC-872
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 3
EC-650Park/neutral position (P
NP) switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-879Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4
EC-1005Electrical load signal circuit 3
EC-984Air conditioner circuit 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
MTC-22ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4
BRC-8SYMPTOM
Reference
pageHARD/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 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 tank 5
5 FL-9Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
EM-156Vapor lock
—
Valve deposit 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 —
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane) —
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Air cleaner
EM-139Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator) 5 5 5 5 EM-139Electric throttle control actuator
EM-141Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket EM-141Cranking Battery
1 1 1 1 1 1
11
SC-5 Generator circuit
SC-21Starter circuit 3
SC-9Signal plate 6
EM-199Park/neutral position (PNP)
switch 4 MT-54 ,
AT- 91 or
CVT-244 Engine Cylinder head
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 EM-185Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4
EM-199 Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve
mecha-
nism Timing chain
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 EM-160Camshaft
EM-170Intake valve timing control
EM-170Intake valve
3EM-185 Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 EM-144 ,
EX-9 Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 EM-147 ,
LU-19 Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil
LU-16SYMPTOM
Reference
pageHARD/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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Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 CO-38Thermostat
5CO-45 Water control valve
CO-47Water pump
CO-43Water gallery
CO-34Cooling fan
5CO-42 Coolant level (Low)/Contaminat-
ed coolant CO-35NVIS (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System-
NATS) 1 1
BL-248 SYMPTOM
Reference
pageHARD/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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