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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
      G02389128Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    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
      G02389129Courtesy 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.
      1. Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  4.
    2. NG: GO TO 3.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 & Ground
    G02389130Courtesy 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
      1. 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: A/F Sensor 1 Terminal And ECM Terminals For Checking Harness Continuity
      G02389131Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      Fig 5: A/F Sensor 1 Terminal And ECM Terminals For Checking Harness Continuity
      G02389132Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should not exist. 
    5. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT "

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair or replace.
  6. REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 

    Replace air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.

    CAUTION:
    • Discard any air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; use a new one.
    • Before installing new air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor, clean exhaust system threads (using Oxygen Sensor Thread Cleaner tool J-43897-18 or J-43897-12) and approved anti-seize lubricant.
    1. : INSPECTION END