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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC WITH COMBINATION METER 

    Refer to COMBINATION METERS .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  2.
    2. NG >> Go to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT INSPECTION .
  2. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten ground three screws on the body.
      Fig 1: Locating Ground Screws
      G00337202Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Refer to Ground Inspection  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  3.
    2. NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
  3. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Checking Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Power Supply
      G00337204Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check voltage between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      1. Voltage: Approximately 5V 
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Terminal 4 And Ground
      G00337205Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  5.
    2. NG >> GO TO  4.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors C1, E41
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump"
      1. >> Repair harness or connector.
  5. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect combination meter harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 5 and combination meter terminal 16. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  7.
    2. NG >> GO TO  6.
  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors C1, E41
    • Harness connectors E152, M31
    • Harness for open or short between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" and combination meter
      1. >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
  7. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to Component Inspection  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  8.
    2. NG >> Replace fuel level sensor unit.
  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  .

    1. >> INSPECTION END 
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