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ECM
DTC RELATED ITEM
Detected itemsEngine operating condition in
fail-safe mode Remarks
Malfunction indicator
lamp circuit Engine speed will not rise
more than 2,500 rpm due to
the fuel cut 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.
DTC No. Detected items
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0011 Intake valve timing control The signal is not energized to the intake valve timing control solenoid valve and the valve control does not function.
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)
More than approx. 4 minutes 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.
P0605 ECM (When ECM calculation function is malfunctioning:)
ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1805 Brake switch ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to a
small range.
Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Vehicle condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
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 throttle 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.
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DTC Inspection Priority ChartINFOID:0000000005930153
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
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 (A/T), 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
PriorityDetected items (DTC)
1 • U0101 U0140 U1001 CAN communication line • P0101 P0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor
• P0112 P0113 P0127 Intake air temperature sensor
• P0116 P0117 P0118 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor
• P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P1225 P1226 P2135 Throttle position sensor
• P0128 Thermostat function
• P0181 P0182 P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor
• P0327 P0328 Knock sensor
• P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
• P0340 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
• P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor
• P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
• P0605 P0607 ECM
• P0643 Sensor power supply
• P0705 Transmission range switch
• P0850 Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
• P1610 - P1615 NATS
• P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000005930158
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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 2EC-438
Fuel pressure regulator system 334444444 4 EC-499
Fuel injector circuit11232 22 2EC-434
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4 EC-79
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 334444444 41
EC-459
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1EC-24
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2 EC-391EC-400
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11
1EC-24
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-444
Main power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23 EC-123
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-150EC-150
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333
EC-170EC-178
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit EC-185
EC-191
EC-196
EC-201
EC-420
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-174
EC-253
EC-376
EC-378
EC-411
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit
3 2 1 EC-402EC-406
EC-415
Knock sensor circuit
23EC-263
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. Va l v e
mecha-
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Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-49
Camshaft
EM-59
Intake valve timing controlEM-49
Intake valve
3EM-76
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muf- fler/Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-30
EX-4Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/ Oil filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5EM-39
EM-42
LU-7
LU-9
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil
LU-7
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler
cap
55555 55 45 CO-14
CO-14
Thermostat
5CO-23
Water pump CO-21
Water galleryCO-9
Cooling fan
5CO-19
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolant
CO-9
NVIS (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem — NATS)11
BL-255
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 A
A AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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PREPARATION
Fuel filler cap adapter
i.e.: (MLR-8382)Checks fuel tank vacuum relief valve opening
pressure
Socket wrench Removes and installs engine coolant temperature
sensor
Oxygen sensor thread
cleaner
i.e.: (J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12) Reconditions the exhaust system threads before
installing a new oxygen sensor. Use with anti-
seize lubricant shown below.
a: 18 mm diameter with pitch 1.5 mm for Zirco-
nia Oxygen Sensor
b: 12 mm diameter with pitch 1.25 mm for Tita-
nia Oxygen Sensor
Anti-seize lubricant
i.e.: (Permatex
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133AR or equivalent
meeting MIL specifica-
tion MIL-A-907) Lubricates oxygen sensor thread cleaning tool
when reconditioning exhaust system threads.
Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.)
Description
S-NT815
S-NT705
AEM488
S-NT779
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EC-516
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PREPARATION
Fuel filler cap adapter
i.e.: (MLR-8382)Checking fuel tank vacuum relief valve opening
pressure
Socket wrench Removing and installing engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor
Oxygen sensor thread
cleaner
i.e.: (J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12) Reconditioning the exhaust system threads before
installing a new oxygen sensor. Use with anti-
seize lubricant shown below.
a: 18 mm diameter with pitch 1.5 mm for Zirco-
nia Oxygen Sensor
b: 12 mm diameter with pitch 1.25 mm for Tita-
nia Oxygen Sensor
Anti-seize lubricant
i.e.: (Permatex
TM
133AR or equivalent
meeting MIL specifica-
tion MIL-A-907) Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning tool
when reconditioning exhaust system threads.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
S-NT815
S-NT705
AEM488
S-NT779
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EC-518
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
*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). T he 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 t he crankshaft position sensor (POS), camshaft position
sensor (PHASE) and the ma ss air flow sensor.
VARIOUS FUEL INJECTION I NCREASE/DECREASE COMPENSATION
In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance under various operat-
ing conditions as listed below.
• When starting the engine
• During acceleration
• Hot-engine operation
• When selector lever is changed from N to D (A/T and CVT models)
• High-load, high-speed operation
• During high engine speed operation
MIXTURE RATIO FEEDBACK CONTROL (CLOSED LOOP CONTROL)
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM functionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed*
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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) signal Gear position
Battery Battery voltage*
3
Knock sensorEngine knocking condition
EPS control unit Power steering operation*
2
Heated oxygen sensor 2*1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner operation*
2
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Vehicle speed*2
Combination meter
PBIB3020E
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The mixture ratio feedback system provides the best air/
fuel mixture ratio for drivability and emission control.
The three way catalyst (manifold) can then better r educe CO, HC and NOx emissions. This system uses air
fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 in the exhaust manifold to monitor whether the engine operation is rich or lean. The
ECM adjusts the injection pulse width according to the sensor voltage signal. For more information about air
fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1, refer to EC-704
. This maintains the mixture ratio within the range of stoichiometric
(ideal air/fuel mixture).
This stage is referred to as the closed loop control condition.
Heated oxygen sensor 2 is located downstream of the th ree way catalyst (manifold). Even if the switching
characteristics of air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 shift, the air/fuel ratio is controlled to stoichiometric by the signal
from heated oxygen sensor 2.
Open Loop Control
The open loop system condition refers to when the ECM detects any of the following conditions. Feedback
control stops in order to maintain stabilized fuel combustion.
• Deceleration and acceleration
• High-load, high-speed operation
• Malfunction of air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 or its circuit
• Insufficient activation of air fuel ratio (A /F) sensor 1 at low engine coolant temperature
• High engine coolant temperature
• During warm-up
• After shifting from N to D (A/T and CVT models)
• When starting the engine
MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
The mixture ratio feedback control system monitors the mixture ratio signal tr ansmitted from air fuel ratio (A/F)
sensor 1. This feedback signal is then sent to the ECM. The ECM controls the basic mixture ratio as close to
the theoretical mixture ratio as possible. However, the bas ic mixture ratio is not necessarily controlled as orig-
inally designed. Both manufacturing differences (i.e., mass air flow sensor hot wire) and characteristic
changes during operation (i.e., fuel injector clogging) directly affect mixture ratio.
Accordingly, the difference between the basic and theoretical mixture ratios is monitored in this system. This is
then computed in terms of “injection pulse duration” to automatically compensate for the difference between
the two ratios.
“Fuel trim” refers to the feedback compensation value co mpared against the basic injection duration. Fuel trim
includes short term fuel trim and long term fuel trim.
“Short term fuel trim” is the short-term fuel compensati on used to maintain the mixture ratio at its theoretical
value. The signal from air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 i ndicates whether the mixture ratio is RICH or LEAN com-
pared to the theoretical value. The signal then triggers a reduction in fuel volume if the mixture ratio is rich, and
an increase in fuel volume if it is lean.
“Long term fuel trim” is overall fuel compensation ca rried out long-term to compensate for continual deviation
of the short term fuel trim from the central value. Such deviation will occur due to individual engine differences,
wear over time and changes in the usage environment.
FUEL INJECTION TIMING
Two types of systems are used.
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected into each cylinder during each engine cycl e according to the firing order. This system is used
when the engine is running.
Simultaneous Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected simultaneously into all four cylinders twice each engine cycle. In other words, pulse signals of
the same width are simultaneously transmitted from the ECM.
The four fuel injectors will then receive the signals two times for each engine cycle.
SEF337W
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