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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten ground three screws on the body. Refer to GROUND INSPECTION  .
      Fig 1: Loosening And Retightening Ground Three Screws
      G00775752Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. RETIGHTEN AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 

    Loosen and retighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.

    Fig 2: Loosening And Retightening Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1
    G00775753Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Tightening torque: 40 - 60 N-m (4.1 - 6.1 kg-m, 30 - 44 ft-lb) 
      1. GO TO 3.
  3. CLEAR THE SELF-LEARNING DATA. 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Select "SELF-LEARNING CONT" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Clear the self-learning control coefficient by touching "CLEAR".
    4. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0174 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

      Fig 3: Identifying Work Support Screen
      G00775754Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Harness Connector
      G00775755Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Restart engine and let it idle for at least 3 seconds.
    5. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
    6. Make sure DTC P0102 is displayed.
    7. Erase the DTC memory. Refer to HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION  .
    8. Make sure DTC P0000 is displayed.
    9. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0174 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC P0171 or P0174. Refer to DTC P0171, P0174 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION  .
    2. No: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G00775756Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      Fig 6: Check Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 And Ground
      G00775757Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  6 .
    2. NG: GO TO 5.
  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following

    • Harness connectors E5, F14
    • IPDM E/R harness connector M4
    • 15A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between A/F sensor 1 and fuse
      1. Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  6. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM  .

      Fig 7: Checking Harness Continuity Between Terminals
      G00775758Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM  .
      Fig 8: Checking Harness Continuity Between Terminals And Ground
      G00775759Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should not exist. 
    5. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 7.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  7. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 HEATER 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 8.
    2. NG: Replace A/F sensor 1.
  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  ".

    OK or NG 

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