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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: DTC P1147, P1167 HO2S2 Checking Ground Connections
      G02389073Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CLEAR THE SELF-LEARNING DATA 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Select "SELF-LEARNING CONT" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Clear the self-learning control coefficient by touching "CLEAR".
    4. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0174 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

      Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display - "SELF-LEARNING CONT" In "WORK SUPPORT" Mode
      G02389074Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector, and restart and run engine for at least 5 seconds at idle speed.
    4. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
    5. Make sure DTC P0102 is displayed.
    6. Erase the DTC memory. Refer to "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ".
    7. Make sure DTC P0000 is displayed.
    8. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0174 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

      Fig 3: Locating Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Temperature Sensor)
      G02389075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC P0171 or P017 Refer to "DTC P0171, P0174 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION ".
    2. No: GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK HO2S2 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 harness connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Harness Connector
      G02389076Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 78 and HO2S2 terminal 4. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  4. CHECK HO2S2 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal and HO2S2 terminal as follows. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      Fig 5: Checking Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal & HO2S2 Terminal Reference Table
      G02389077Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    2. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      Fig 6: Checking Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal & Ground Reference Table
      G02389078Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should not exist. 
    3. 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 HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 2 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION "

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Replace malfunctioning heated oxygen sensor 2.
  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT "

    1. : INSPECTION END