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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EGR volume control valve harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 1: Checking EGR Volume Control Valve Power Supply Circuit
      G00775377Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between EGR volume control valve terminals 2, 5 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      1. Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  3 .
    2. NG: GO TO 2.
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between EGR Terminals 2, 5 And Ground
    G00775378Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E5, F14
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E122
    • Harness for open or short between EGR volume control valve and IPDM E/R
      1. Repair harness or connectors.
  3. CHECK EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals and EGR volume control valve terminals as follows.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM  .

      Fig 3: ECM Terminals And EGR Volume Control Valve Terminals Chart
      G00775379Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  4. CHECK EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Replace EGR volume control valve.
  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  .

    1. INSPECTION END