2014 NISSAN TEANA Pressure

EC-36
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COMPONENT PARTS
Battery temperature sensor is int
egrated in battery current sensor.
The sensor measures temperature around the battery.
The electrical resistance of the t hermistor decreases as temperature
increases.

*: These data are reference values and are measured between battery temperature
sensor signal terminal and sensor ground.
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL)INFOID:0000000009462083
The Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL) is located on the combination
meter.
The MIL will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON without
the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MI L should turn OFF. If the MIL
remains illuminated, the on board diagnostic system has detected an
engine system malfunction.
For details, refer to EC-74, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malfunc-
tion Indicator Lamp (MIL)".
Oil Pressure Warning LampINFOID:0000000009462084
Oil pressure warning lamp is located on the combination meter.
It indicates the low pressure of the engine oil and the malfunction of
the engine oil pressure system.
Combination meter turns the oil pressure warning lamp ON/OFF
according to the oil pressure warning lamp signal received from
ECM via CAN communication.
For details, refer to EC-55, "ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE : System Description".
Refrigerant Pressure SensorINFOID:0000000009462085
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed at the c ondenser of the air conditioner system. The sensor uses an
electrostatic volume pressure transducer to convert refrigerant pressure to voltage. The voltage signal is sent
to ECM, and ECM controls cooling fan system.
Stop Lamp Switch & Brake Pedal Position SwitchINFOID:0000000009462086
Stop lamp switch and brake pedal position switch are installed to brake pedal bracket.
ECM detects the state of the brake pedal by those two types of input (ON/OFF signal).
Temperature [°C ( °F)]
Vo l ta g e* (V) Resistance (k
Ω)
25 (77) 3.333 1.9 - 2.1
90 (194) 0.969 0.222 - 0.258
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On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)INFOID:0000000009462090
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor insi
de the fuel tank go through refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The v apor is absorbed by the EVAP canister and the air is
released to the atmosphere.
When the refueling has reached the full level of the fuel tank, the refueling EVAP vapor cut valve is closed and
refueling is stopped because of auto shut-off. The vapor which was absorbed by the EVAP canister is purged
during driving.
WARNING:
When conducting inspectio ns below, be sure to observe the following:
• Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABL E” sign in workshop.
• Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from work area.
• Be sure to furnish the workshop with a CO
2 fire extinguisher.
CAUTION:
• Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof containe r and put lid on securely.
- Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-536, "Inspection"
.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
• Always replace O-ring when the fu el gauge retainer is removed.
• Do not kink or twist hose and tube when they are installed.
• Do not tighten hose and clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.
• After installation, run engine a nd check for fuel leaks at connection.
• Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, r esulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
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ECM controls the engine by various functions.
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail SafeINFOID:0000000009462092
NON DTC RELATED ITEM
DTC RELATED ITEM
Description
When a DTC is detected, ECM executes a mode (in the
Fail-safe mode) applicable to the DTC. The fail-safe
mode has the preset traveling control mode (accelera tor angle variation and engine output limit) and device fix
mode.
Function Reference
Multiport fuel injection system EC-43, "MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : System De-
scription (with automatic air conditioner)"
Electric ignition system
EC-48, "ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System Description"
Intake valve timing control EC-49, "INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System Description"
Exhaust valve timing control EC-52, "EXHAUST VALVE TIMING
CONTROL : System Descrip-tion"
Intake manifold runner control EC-53, "INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL : System De-scription"
Intake manifold tuning system
EC-54, "INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNI
NG SYSTEM : System Descrip-tion"
Engine protection control EC-55, "ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE : System Description"
Fuel filler cap warning systemEC-56, "FUEL FILLER CAP WARNING SYSTEM : System De-scription"
Air conditioning cut control
EC-56, "AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System Descrip-tion (with automatic air conditioner)"
Cooling fan controlEC-59, "COOLING FAN CONTROL :
System Description (with au-tomatic air conditioner)"
Evaporative emission system EC-62, "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
SYSTEM : System Descrip-tion"
Automatic speed control device (ASCD) EC-63, "AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) : Sys-tem Description"
CAN communication
EC-64, "CAN COMMUNICATION : System Description"
Detected
items Engine operating condition
in fail-safe mode Remarks Reference page
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. EC-517, "Compo-
nent Function
Check"
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EC-42
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SYSTEM
Fail Safe Pattern
Fail Safe List
× :Applicable —: Not applicable
Fail safe mode Vehicle behavior
Traveling con-
trol mode Accelerator an-
gle variation
control ECM controls the accelerator pedal depression speed to make it slower than actual speed. This
causes a drop in accelerating performance and encourages the driver to repair malfunction.
NOTE:
ECM does not control the accelerator pedal releasing speed.
Engine output
control ECM reduces the engine output, according to the rise in engine speed. This reduces the vehicle
speed to encourage the driver to repair malfunction.
Device fix mode • This mode fixes the IVT control solenoid valve and the EVT control solenoid valve in the refer-
ence position.
• The intake manifold runner control valve motor is turned OFF (intake manifold runner control valve opens).
Pattern Fail safe mode
A Traveling control mode Accelerator angle variation control
B Engine output control
C Device fix mode
DTC No. Detected items Vehicle behavior
Pattern Others
ABC
P0011 Intake valve timing control ——×ECM activates the IVT intermediate lock control solenoid
valve to bring the cam sprocket into an intermediate lock con-
dition.
P0014
P0078 Exhaust valve timing control
——× —
P0101
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit
××× —
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135 Throttle position sensor
———The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in reg-
ulating 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.
P0171
P0172 Fuel injection system
×—— —
P0197
P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor
———Exhaust valve timing control does not function.
P0300
P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304 Misfire
×—— —
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor ×—— —
P050A Cold start control ×—— —
P0524 Engine oil pressure
———• ECM illuminates oil pressure warning lamp on the combina-
tion meter.
• Engine speed will not rise more than 4,000rpm due to the
fuel cut.
• Fail-safe is canceled when ignition switch OFF → ON.
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The intake valve timing intermediate lock control improv
es the cleaning ability of exhaust gas at cold starting
by fixing the camshaft sprocket (INT) with two lock keys and bringing the cam phase into intermediate phase.
Cam phase is fixed at the intermediate phase by two lock keys in the camshaft sprocket (INT). Lock key 1 con-
trols retard position and lock key 2 controls advance position.
ECM controls the intermediate phase lock by opening/clos ing the intake valve timing intermediate lock control
solenoid valve to control oil pressure acti ng on the lock key and locking/unlocking the lock key.
Lock/Unlock Activation
When ECM activates the intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve, oil pressure generated in
the oil pump is drained through the oil pressure path in t he control valve. Since oil pressure is not acted on the
lock key, the lock key position is fixed by the spri ng tension and the cam phase is fixed at the intermediate
phase.
When ECM deactivates the intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve, unlocking oil pressure
acts on each lock key. Lock key 1 is not released because it is under load due to sprocket rotational force. For
this reason, lock key 2 is released first by being pushed up by unlocking oil pressure. When lock key 2 is
released, some clearance is formed between lock key 1 and the rotor due to sprocket rotational force and
return spring force. Accordingly, lock key 1 is pushed up by unlocking oil pressure and the intermediated
phase lock is released.
When stopping the engine
When the ignition switch is turned from idle state to OFF, ECM receives an ignition switch signal from BCM via
CAN communication and activates the intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve and drains
oil pressure acting on the lock key before activating the intake valve timing control solenoid valve and operat-
ing the cam phase toward the advance position.
The cam phase is fixed by the lock key when shifting to the intermediated phase and ECM performs Lock
judgment to stop the engine.
When starting the engine
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EC-52
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SYSTEM
When starting the engine by cold start, ECM judges the
locked/unlocked state when ignition switch is turned
ON. When judged as locked state (fixed at the intermedi ate phase), the intake valve timing intermediate lock
control solenoid valve is activated. Since oil pre ssure does not act on the lock key even when the engine is
started, the cam phase is fixed at the intermediate phas e and the intake valve timing control is not performed.
When the engine stops without locking the cam phase at the intermediate phase due to an engine stall and the
state is not judged as locked, the intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve and the intake
valve timing control solenoid valve are activated and the cam phase shifts to the advanced position to be
locked at the intermediate phase. Even when not locked in the intermediate lock phase due to no oil pressure
or low oil pressure, a ratchet structure of the camshaft sprocket (INT) rotor allows the conversion to the inter-
mediate phase in stages by engine vibration.
When engine coolant temperature is more than 60 °C, the intake valve timing is controlled by deactivating the
intake valve timing intermediate lock control so lenoid valve and releasing the intermediate phase lock.
When the engine is started after warming up, ECM releas es the intermediate phase lock immediately after the
engine start and controls the intake valve timing.
EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL
EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONT ROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009462097
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
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Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed and piston position
Exhaust valve
timing control Exhaust valve timing control
solenoid valve
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Engine oil temperature sensor Engine oil temperature
Exhaust valve timing control position
sensor Exhaust valve timing signal
Combination meter CAN commu-
nication Vehicle speed signal
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SYSTEMEC-55
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Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Operating Condition
ECM opens the intake manifold tuning valve when all of the following conditions are satisfied.
• Engine speed: 5,000 rpm or more
• Engine coolant temperature: -30 °C (-22 °F) or more
• Battery voltage: 16 V or less
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE : System De-
scription
INFOID:0000000009462100
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• The engine protection control at low engine oil pressure warns the driver of a decrease in engine oil pres-
sure by the oil pressure warning lamp a before the engine becomes damaged.
• When detecting a decrease in engine oil pressure at an engine speed less than 1,000 rpm, ECM transmits an oil pressure warning lamp signal to the combination meter.The combination meter turns ON the oil pres-
sure warning lamp, according to the signal.
*: When detecting a normal engine oil pressure, ECM turns OFF the oil pressure warning lamp.
FUEL FILLER CAP WARNING SYSTEM
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Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Engine oil pressure sensor Engine pressure Engine protection control
• Oil pressure warning lamp
signal
•FUel cut control Combination meter
• Oil pressure warning lamp
Crankshaft position sensor
(POS) Engine speed
Engine oil temperature sensor Engine oil temperature
Decrease in engine oil pressure Engine speed Combination meter
Fuel cut
Oil pressure warning lamp
Detection Less than 1,000 rpm ON* NO
1,000 rpm or more ON YES
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SYSTEMEC-57
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tioner)INFOID:0000000009462102
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned off.
• When cranking the engine.
• At high engine speeds.
• When the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high.
• When operating power steering during low engine speed or low vehicle speed.
• When engine speed is excessively low.
• When refrigerant pressure is excessively low or high.
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System Description (with manual air condition-
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