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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
      G02884757Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK : GO TO 2.
    2. NG : Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting A/F Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G02884758Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    1. OK : GO TO  4.
    2. NG : GO TO 3.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 & Ground
      G02884759Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E21, F34
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E122
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between A/F sensor 1 and fuse
    1. : Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  4. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Check harness continuity between the following terminals. Refer to Wiring Diagram .
      HARNESS CONTINUITY TERMINALS REFERENCE

      A/F sensor 1 terminal ECM terminal
      1 16
      5 35
      6 56
      2 75

      Continuity should exist. 

    3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals 16, 35, 56, 75 or A/F sensor 1 terminals 1, 2, 5, 6 and ground. Refer to Wiring Diagram .

      Continuity should not exist. 

    4. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG

    1. OK : GO TO 5.
    2. NG : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    OK or NG

    1. OK : Replace A/F sensor 1.
    2. NG : Repair or replace.