Diagnostic Test

1. Start engine and run it at idle.
2. Listen for an exhaust gas leak before three way catalyst 1.
   Fig 1: Checking Exhaust Gas Leakage

   Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Is exhaust gas leak detected?

YES 

Repair or replace.

NO 

GO TO STEP 2  .

Listen for an intake air leak after the mass air flow sensor.

Is intake air leak detected?

YES 

Repair or replace.

NO 

GO TO STEP 3  .

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect corresponding A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
4. Check the continuity between A/F sensor 1 harness connector and ECM harness connector.

   DTC	A/F sensor 1			ECM		Continuity
   	Bank	Connector	Terminal	Connector	Terminal
   P0172	1	F60	1	F102	57	Existed
   			2		61
   P0175	2	F59	1		65
   			2		66

5. Check the continuity between A/F sensor 1 harness connector and ground, or ECM harness connector and ground.

   DTC	A/F sensor 1			Ground	Continuity
   	Bank	Connector	Terminal
   P0172	1	F60	1	Ground	Not existed
   			2
   P0175	2	F59	1
   			2

   DTC	ECM			Ground	Continuity
   	Bank	Connector	Terminal
   P0172	1	F102	57	Ground	Not existed
   			61
   P0175	2		65
   			66

6. Also check harness for short to power.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES 

GO TO STEP 4  .

NO 

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

1. Release fuel pressure to zero. Refer to INSPECTION .
2. Install fuel pressure gauge and check fuel pressure. Refer to INSPECTION .

   At idling: Approximately 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm2 , 51 psi)

Is the inspection result normal?

YES 

GO TO STEP 5  .

NO 

Replace "fuel filter and fuel pump assembly". Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

With CONSULT 

1. Install all removed parts.
2. Check "MASS AIR FLOW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.

   For specification, refer to MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR .

With GST 

1. Install all removed parts.
2. Check mass air flow sensor signal in "Service $01" with GST.

   For specification, refer to MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR .

Is the measurement value within the specification?

YES 

GO TO STEP 6  .

NO 

Check connectors for rusted terminals or loose connections in the mass air flow sensor circuit or grounds. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

With CONSULT 

1. Start engine.
2. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT.
3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

Without CONSULT 

1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.
   Fig 2: Checking Fuel Injector Operating Sound

   Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

   Clicking sound should be heard.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES 

GO TO STEP 7  .

NO 

Perform trouble diagnosis for FUEL INJECTOR, refer to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

1. Remove fuel injector assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

   Keep fuel hose and all fuel injectors connected to fuel tube.

2. Confirm that the engine is cooled down and there are no fire hazards near the vehicle.
3. Disconnect all fuel injector harness connectors.
4. Disconnect all ignition coil harness connectors.
5. Prepare pans or saucers under each fuel injector.
6. Crank engine for about 3 seconds.

   Make sure fuel that does not drip from fuel injector.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES 

GO TO STEP 8  .

NO 

Replace the fuel injectors from which fuel is dripping. Always replace O-ring with new one. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Refer to INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

INSPECTION END