EC-86
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[QR25DE]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
DTC WORK SUPPORT MODE
DTC WORK SUPPORT Mode
ALTERNATOR
DUTY • Engine: Idle
• Change duty ratio using CON-
SULT. Battery voltage changes.
• Harness and connectors
•IPDM E/R
•Alternator
FUEL PUMP RELAY • Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
• Turn the fuel pump relay “ON”
and “OFF” using CONSULT and
listen to operating sound. Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound. • Harness and connectors
• Fuel pump relay
VIAS S/V-1 • Ignition switch: ON
• Turn intake manifold tuning valve
“ON” and “OFF” using CONSULT
and listen to operating sound. Intake manifold tuning valve motor
makes an operating sound. • Harness and connectors
• Intake manifold tuning valve mo- tor
TUMBLE CONTROL
VA LV E • Ignition switch: ON
• Turn intake manifold runner con-
trol valve “ON” and “OFF” using
CONSULT and listen to operating
sound. Intake Manifold Runner control
valve motor makes an operating
sound. • Harness and connectors
• Intake Manifold Runner control valve motor
IGNITION TIMING • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Timing light: Set
• Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. • Perform Idle Air Volume Learn-
ing.
POWER BALANCE • 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. Engine runs rough or stops. • Harness and connectors
• Compression
• Fuel injector
• Power transistor
• Spark plug
• Ignition coil
VENT CONTROL/V • Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
• Turn solenoid valve “ON” and “OFF” using CONSULT and listen
to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound. • Harness and connectors
• Solenoid valve
INT V/T ASSIGN AN-
GLE • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Change intake valve timing using
CONSULT. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. • Harness and connectors
• Intake valve timing control sole- noid valve
EXH V/T ASSIGN
ANGLE • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Change exhaust valve timing us- ing CONSULT. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. • Harness and connectors
• Exhaust valve timing control so-
lenoid valve
COOLING FAN* • Ignition switch: ON
• Turn the cooling fan “LOW”, “HI” and “OFF” using CONSULT. Cooling fan moves and stops. • Harness and connectors
• IPDM E/R (Cooling fan relay)
• Cooling fan motor
Test item Condition Judgment Check item (Remedy)
Test mode Test item Corresponding DTC No. Reference page
EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM PURG FLOW P0441 P0441
EC-337
PURG VOL CN/V P1444 P0443EC-342
A/F SEN1 A/F SEN1(B1) P1276 P0130 EC-258
HO2S2HO2S2(B1) P1146 P0138
EC-274HO2S2(B1) P1147 P0137EC-268
HO2S2(B1) P0139 P0139EC-282
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAMRevision: November 20132014 Altima NAM
ECM
EC-95
< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION > [QR25DE]
C
D E
F
G H
I
J
K L
M A
EC
NP
O28
(SB) 27
(BR) Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor Input [Engine is running] 0 - 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with engine coolant temperature.
30
(SB) —Sensor ground
[Camshaft position sen-
sor (PHASE)] —— —
31
(LG) 30
(SB) Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) Input[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Idle speed
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending
on rpm at idle 1.0 - 2.0
[Engine is running]
• Engine speed is 2,000 rpm 1.0 - 2.0
32
(V) —Sensor power supply
[Camshaft position sen-
sor (PHASE)] — [Ignition switch: ON] 5.0 V
33
(V) 34
(BR) Intake air temperature
sensor Input [Engine is running] 0 - 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with intake
air temperature.
34
(BR) —Sensor ground
(Mass air flow sensor, in-
take air temperature sen-
sor) —— —
35
(Y) 34
(BR) Mass air flow sensor Input [Ignition switch: ON]
• Engine stopped 1.3 V
[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Idle speed 1.3 - 1.6 V
[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Engine is revving from idle to about
4,000 rpm 1.3 - 1.6 to 2.5 V (Check for linear
voltage rise in response to en-gine being increased to about
4,000 rpm.)
36
(SB) —
Sensor power supply
(Mass air flow sensor) — [Ignition switch: ON] 5.0 V
37
(B) — Shield — — —
38
(V) —Sensor ground
(Engine oil pressure sen-
sor) —— —
Terminal No.
(Wire color) Description
ConditionVa l u e
(Approx.)
+ − Signal name Input/
Output
JPBIA4726ZZ
JPBIA4727ZZ
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAMRevision: November 20132014 Altima NAM
EC-102
< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION >[QR25DE]
ECM
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 (acceler ator angle variation and engine output limit) and device fix
mode.
Fail Safe Pattern
Fail Safe List
× :Applicable —: Not applicable
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"
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.
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAMRevision: November 20132014 Altima NAM
EC-166
< BASIC INSPECTION >[QR25DE]
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
1.GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
1. Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment
when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the “Diagnostic Work Sheet”. (Refer to EC-168, "Diagnostic
Work Sheet".)
2. Ask if the customer requests I/M examination.
Malfunction information, obtained>>GO TO 2.
No malfunction information, but a request for I/M examination>>GO TO 13.
2.CHECK DTC
1. Check DTC.
2. Perform the following procedure if DTC is displayed.
- Record DTC and freeze frame data. (Print them out with CONSULT or GST.)
- Erase only DTC of “ENGINE”.
With CONSULT: “How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC” in EC-77, "CONSULT Function"
.
Without CONSULT: “How to Erase Self-diagnostic Results” in EC-74, "On Board Diagnosis Function"
.
- Study the relationship between the cause detected by DTC and the symptom described by the customer.
(Symptom Matrix Chart is useful. Refer to EC-527, "Symptom Table"
.)
3. Check related service bulletins for information.
Are any symptoms described and any DTCs detected?
Symptom is described, DTC is detected>>GO TO 3.
Symptom is described, DTC is not detected>>GO TO 4.
Symptom is not described, DTC is detected>>GO TO 5.
3.CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer (except MIL ON).
Also study the normal operation and fail-s afe related to the symptom. Refer to EC-533, "Description"
and EC-
101, "Fail Safe".
Diagnosis Work Sheet is useful to verify the incident.
Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.
>> GO TO 5.
4.CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer.
Also study the normal operation and fail-safe re lated to the symptom. Refer to Refer to EC-533, "Description"
and EC-101, "Fail Safe".
Diagnosis Work Sheet is useful to verify the incident.
Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.
>> GO TO 6.
5.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE for the disp layed DTC, and then check that DTC is detected
again.
If two or more DTCs are detected, refer to EC-104, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart"
and determine trouble
diagnosis order.
NOTE:
• Freeze frame data is useful if the DTC is not detected.
• Perform Component Function Check if DTC CONFIR MATION PROCEDURE is not included on Service
Manual. This simplified check procedure is an effect ive alternative though DTC cannot be detected during
this check.
If the result of Component Function Check is NG, it is the same as the detection of DTC by DTC CONFIR-
MATION PROCEDURE.
Is DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> Check according to GI-43, "Intermittent Incident"
.
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAMRevision: November 20132014 Altima NAM
EC-170
< BASIC INSPECTION >[QR25DE]
BASIC INSPECTION
BASIC INSPECTION
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000009462129
1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that ma y indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for
scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
- Harness connectors for improper connections
- Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
- Hoses and ducts for leaks
- Air cleaner clogging
- Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
- Headlamp switch is OFF.
- Air conditioner switch is OFF.
- Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
- Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT or GST.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
SEF983U
SEF976U
SEF977U
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAMRevision: November 20132014 Altima NAM
BASIC INSPECTIONEC-171
< BASIC INSPECTION > [QR25DE]
C
D E
F
G H
I
J
K L
M A
EC
NP
O
2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no
load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
3. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to EC-534, "Inspection"
.
For specification, refer to EC-541, "Idle Speed"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RE LEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-177, "Work Procedure"
.
>> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CL OSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-178, "Work Procedure"
.
>> GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform EC-179, "Work Procedure"
.
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.
7.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to EC-534, "Inspection"
.
For specification, refer to EC-541, "Idle Speed"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the Following.
• Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-329, "DTC Logic"
.
• Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-326, "DTC Logic"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Repair or replace. Then GO TO 4
9.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM f unction. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of NVIS (NATS) system and regi stration of all NVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to
SEC-66, "ECM : Work Procedure"
.
>> GO TO 4.
10.CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
PBIA8513J
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAMRevision: November 20132014 Altima NAM
EC-172
< BASIC INSPECTION >[QR25DE]
BASIC INSPECTION
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
For procedure, refer to EC-535, "Inspection"
For specification, refer to EC-541, "Ignition Timing".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END.
NO >> GO TO 11.
11 .PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-177, "Work Procedure"
.
>> GO TO 12.
12.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CL OSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-178, "Work Procedure"
.
>> GO TO 13.
13.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform EC-179, "Work Procedure"
.
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES >> GO TO 14.
NO >> Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.
14.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to EC-534, "Inspection"
.
For specification, refer to EC-541, "Idle Speed"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 15.
NO >> GO TO 17.
15.CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. For procedure, refer to EC-535, "Inspection"
.
For specification, refer to EC-541, "Ignition Timing"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END.
NO >> GO TO 16.
16.CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-62, "Removal and Installation"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 17.
NO >> Repair the timing chain installation. Then GO TO 4.
Timing indicator
JPBIA5854ZZ
Timing indicator
JPBIA5854ZZ
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAMRevision: November 20132014 Altima NAM
EC-174
< BASIC INSPECTION >[QR25DE]
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING ECM
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING ECM
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009462130
When replacing ECM, the following procedure
must be performed. (For details, refer to EC-174, "Work Proce-
dure".)
PROGRAMMING OPERATION
NOTE:
After replacing with a blank ECM, programming is required to write ECM information. Be sure to follow the pro-
cedure to perform the programming.
BEFORE REPLACEMENT
When replacing ECM, perform “SAVING DATA FOR RE PLC CPU” in “WORK SUPPORT” of “ENGINE” by
using CONSULT to save current ECM data before replacement.
AFTER REPLACEMENT
After replacing ECM, the following items must be performed:
• Write data after replace CPU
• Accelerator pedal released position learning
• Throttle valve closed position learning
• Idle air volume learning
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000009462131
1.SAVE ECM DATA
With CONSULT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Select “SAVING DATA FOR REPLC CPU” in “W ORK SUPPORT” mode of “ENGINE” using CONSULT.
5. Follow the instruction of CONSULT display.
NOTE:
• Necessary data in ECM is copied and saved to CONSULT.
• Go to Step 2 regardless of with or without success in saving data.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK ECM PART NUMBER
Check ECM part number to see whether it is blank ECM or not.
NOTE:
• Part number of blank ECM is 23703 - ×××××.
• Check part number when ordering ECM or the one included in the label on the container box.
Is the ECM a blank ECM?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 5.
3.SAVE ECM PART NUMBER
Read out the part number from the old ECM and save the number, following the programming instructions.
Refer to CONSULT Operation Manual.
NOTE:
• The ECM part number is saved in CONSULT.
• Even when ECM part number is not saved in CONSULT, go to 4.
>> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM ECM PROGRAMMING
After replacing ECM, perform the ECM progr amming. Refer to CONSULT Operation Manual.
NOTE:
• Refer to EC-540, "Removal and Installation"
for replacement of ECM.
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAMRevision: November 20132014 Altima NAM