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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START 

    Turn ignition switch to START.

    Is any cylinder ignited? 

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes : GO TO 2.
    2. No : GO TO  3.
  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
      Fig 1: Displaying ACTIVE TEST Mode
      G00773405Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Listen to each injector operating sound.

      Clicking noise should be heard. 

      Fig 2: Checking Injector Operating Sound
      G00773406Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : INSPECTION END 
    2. NG : GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Stop engine.
    2. Disconnect injector harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 3: Identifying Injectors
      G00773407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between injector terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      1. Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO  5.
    2. NG : GO TO 4.
    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Injector Terminal 1 And Ground
    G00773408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M19, E108
    • Harness connectors E10, F48
    • Harness connectors F12, F101
    • Fuse block (J/B) connector M1
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between injector and fuse
      1. Repair harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK INJECTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between injector harness connector terminal 2 and ECM terminals 22, 23, 41, 42.

      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 F12, F101
    • Harness for open or short between injector and ECM
      1. : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  7. CHECK INJECTOR 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO 8.
    2. NG : Replace injector.
  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    1. INSPECTION END