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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connections M16, M70. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect PSP sensor harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between PSP sensor harness connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

      PSP sensor Ground Voltage (V)
      Connector Terminal
      F19 3 Ground Approx. 5
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between PSP Sensor Terminal 3 And Ground
      G06306693Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3.

      NO: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK PSP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between PSP sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      PSP sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F19 1 F106 96 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4.

      NO: Repair open circuit, short to ground short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK PSP SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Check the continuity between PSP sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      PSP sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F19 2 F106 87 Existed
    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 5.

      NO: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK PSP SENSOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 6.

    NO: Replace PSP sensor.

  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".

    INSPECTION END