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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START 

    Turn ignition switch to START.

    Is any cylinder ignited? 

    Yes or No 

    Yes: GO TO 2.

    No: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - ACTIVE TEST
      G04900123Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.

      Operating sound should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO 3.

    Fig 2: Checking Fuel Injector
    G04900354Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect fuel injector harness connectors.
      Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Injector Harness Connectors (Bank 1 And Bank 2)
      G05211122Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between fuel injector terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO 4.

    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Fuel Injector Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04900780Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M72, F102
    • Fuse block (J/B) connector M4
    • 15A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between fuel injector and fuse

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

  5. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals 21, 22, 23, 40, 41, 42, 44, 63 and fuel injector terminal 2. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

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

  6. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 7.

    NG: Replace fuel injector.

  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    >> INSPECTION END