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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten engine ground screws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Ground Screws
      G00773128Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector and A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      Fig 2: ECM Terminal And A/F Sensor 1 Terminal Reference Chart
      G00773129Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting ECM And A/F Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G00773130Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    5. 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 .
      1. Continuity should not exist. 
    6. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

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

    Perform TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    OK or NG 

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