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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
    1. Start engine.
    2. Check oil pressure warning lamp and confirm it is not illuminated.

    Is oil pressure warning lamp illuminated? 

    YES: Go to "INSPECTION ".

    NO: GO TO 2.

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
    G04874914Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3.

    NO: Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

  3. CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4.

    NO: Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS).

  4. CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE)

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 5.

    NO: Replace malfunctioning camshaft position sensor (PHASE).

  5. CHECK CAMSHAFT (INTAKE)

    Check the following.

    • Accumulation of debris to the signal plate of camshaft rear end
    • Chipping signal plate of camshaft rear end

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 6.

    NO: Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft rear end or replace camshaft.

    Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Rear End
    G04886473Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION

    Check service records for any recent repairs that may cause timing chain misaligned.

    Are there any service records that may cause timing chain misaligned? 

    YES: Check timing chain installation. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: GO TO 7.

  7. CHECK LUBRICATION CIRCUIT

    Perform "Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove". Refer to "INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 8.

    NO: Clean lubrication line.

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END