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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF
    2. Loosen and retighten ground three screws on the body
      Fig 1: DTC P1272, P1282 Checking Ground Connections
      G02691689Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Refer to GROUND INSPECTION .

    OK or NG

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect A/F sensor 1 harness connector
      Fig 2: Identifying A/F Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G02691690Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON
    3. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: GO TO 3.

    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 & Ground
    G02691691Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E5, F14
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E119
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between A/F sensor 1 and fuse

      : Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector
    3. Check harness continuity between A/F sensor 1 terminal and ECM terminal as follows. Refer to Wiring Diagram
      Fig 4: Checking Harness Continuity Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal & ECM Reference Table (1 Of 2)
      G02691692Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to Wiring Diagram
      Fig 5: Checking Harness Continuity Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal & ECM Reference Table (2 Of 2)
      G02691693Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Continuity should not exist. 

    5. Also check harness for short to power

    OK or NG

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    OK or NG

    OK: Replace A/F sensor 1.

    NG: Repair or replace.