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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connection M95. Refer to Ground Inspection in CIRCUIT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace ground connection.

  2. CHECK CONNECTOR

    1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
    2. Check sensor harness connector for water.
      Water should not exist.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace harness connector.

  3. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the voltage between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ground.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor Ground Voltage (V)
      Connector Terminal
      B252 3 Ground Approx. 5

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 10  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

  4. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B252 3 M107 107 Existed

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 6  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 5  .

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following:

    • Harness connectors M117, B201
    • Harness for open between ECM and EVAP control system pressure sensor

    Repair open circuit.

  6. CHECK SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.

    ECM Sensor
    Connector Terminal Name Connector Terminal
    F101 45 Brake booster pressure sensor E48 1
    46 CKP sensor (POS) F2 1
    M107 103 APP sensor E112
    (Without ICC)    		 6
    E116
    (With ICC)    		 3
    107 EVAP control system pressure sensor B252 3
    111 Refrigerant pressure sensor E77 3

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 7  .

    NO 

    Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  7. CHECK COMPONENTS

    Check the following:

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 8  .

    NO 

    Replace malfunctioning component.

  8. CHECK APP SENSOR

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 20  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 9  .

  9. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

    1. Replace accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. Go to SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT .

    INSPECTION END

  10. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B252 1 M107 112 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 12  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 11  .

  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following:

    • Harness connectors B201, M117
    • Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

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

  12. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

    1. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B252 2 M107 102 Existed
    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 14  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 13  .

  13. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following:

    • Harness connectors B201, M117
    • Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

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

  14. CHECK RUBBER TUBE

    1. Disconnect rubber tube connected to EVAP canister vent control valve.
    2. Check the rubber tube for clogging.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 15  .

    NO 

    Clean the rubber tube using an air blower, repair or replace rubber tube.

  15. CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 16  .

    NO 

    Replace EVAP canister vent control valve. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  16. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 17  .

    NO 

    Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  17. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER

    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. Check if water will drain from the EVAP canister (1).
      G04138169Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2 : EVAP canister vent control valve

    Does water drain from EVAP canister?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 18  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 20  .

  18. CHECK EVAP CANISTER

    Weigh the EVAP canister with the EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

    The weight should be less than 2.2 kg (4.9 lb). 

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 20  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 19  .

  19. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following:

    • EVAP canister for damage
    • EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection

    Repair hose or replace EVAP canister. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  20. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    INSPECTION END

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