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Symptom Table

SYSTEM - BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM 

  SYMPTOM Reference
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING IDLING VIBRATION SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Low pressure fuel pump circuit 1 1 2 3 2   2 2     3   2 Component Function Check
Fuel pressure regulator system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4     Work Procedure
Fuel injector circuit 1 1 2 3 2   2 2     2     Component Function Check
Evaporative emission system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4     System Description
FRP sensor circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
High pressure fuel pump circuit     4   3                 DTC Description
Air Positive crankcase ventilation system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4 1   Inspection 
Incorrect idle speed adjustment       1 1 1 1   1     Work Procedure
Electric throttle control actuator 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2   2   2 DTC Description , DTC Description
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjustment 3 3 1 1 1   1 1     1     Work Procedure
Ignition circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     Component Function Check
Main power supply and ground circuit 2 2 3 3 3   3 3   2 3     Diagnosis Procedure
Mass air flow sensor circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     DTC Description , DTC DescriptionDTC Description
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit 3 3 3       DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit             ,
DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Throttle position sensor circuit     2 2       DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC DescriptionDTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit     3 2 1             DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit     6   6   6 6     5     DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Knock sensor circuit     2               3     DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Engine oil temperature sensor circuit     4   2           3     DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Engine oil pressure sensor circuit     4   4 3 3 3     3     DTC Description
Crankshaft position sensor circuit 2 2                       DTC Description
Intake camshaft position sensor circuit     3   2 3               Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure
Exhaust camshaft position sensor circuit 2 2     3   3 3           Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure
Vehicle speed signal circuit   2 3   3           3     DTC Description
ECM 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3     -
Electric intake valve timing control module circuit     3   3 3               Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure
Electric intake valve timing control actuator circuit         3                 Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure , Diagnosis Procedure
Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve circuit 2 2 2   2   2 2           DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
PNP signal circuit     3   3   3 3     3     DTC Description
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit   2       3     3   4     Component Function Check
Electrical load signal circuit             3             Component Function Check
Air conditioner circuit 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3   3   2 Work Flow
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)     4                     Work Flow ,

1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. (continued on next chart)

SYSTEM - ENGINE MECHANICAL and OTHER 

  SYMPTOM Reference
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING IDLING VIBRATION SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank 5 5                       Exploded View
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Vapor lock                         -
Valve deposit 5 5 5 5   5 5     5 -
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline, Low octane)       -
Air Air duct   5 5   5   5 5     5     Exploded View
Air cleaner Exploded View
Air leakage from air duct (Mass air flow sensor - electric throttle control actuator) 5 5 5 5 Exploded View
Electric throttle control actuator Exploded View
Air leakage from intake manifold/Collector/Gasket Exploded View , Exploded View
Cranking Battery 1 1 1   1   1 1     1   1 How to Handle Battery
Generator circuit Work Flow (With 165-DSS-5000P) , Work Flow (Without 165-DSS-5000P)
Starter circuit 3             Work Flow (With 165-DSS-5000P) , Work Flow (Without 165-DSS-5000P)
Signal plate 6 Inspection
PNP signal circuit 4 DTC Description
Engine Cylinder head 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Inspection After Disassembly
Cylinder head gasket 4 3  
Cylinder block 6 6 6 6 6 6 6   6 4 Inspection
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod  
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve mechanism Timing chain 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Exploded View
Camshaft Inspection After Removal
Intake valve timing control Exploded View
Exhaust valve timing control Exploded View
Intake valve 3 Inspection After Disassembly
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Tube/Muffler/Gasket 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Exploded View , Exploded View
Three way catalyst
Lubrication Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil filter/Oil gallery 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Exploded View , Exploded View , Removal and Installation , Lubrication Circuit
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil Inspection
Variable displacement oil pump 5 5   4             4     DTC Description
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap 5 5 5 5 5   5 5   4 5     Exploded View , Exploded View
Water pump Exploded View
Water gallery Cooling Circuit
Cooling fan 5 Exploded View
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminated coolant System Inspection
Thermostat Exploded View
NVIS (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System - NATS) 1 1                       Work Flow

1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.