8. During ABS/TCS Control, Vehicle Behavior is Jerky.
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL INSPECTION
Perform data monitor with CONSULT-II for the ABS/TCS control unit.
Is the engine speed at idle 400 rpm or higher?
- Yes: Condition is normal.
- No: GO TO 2.
- SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT ITEM CHECK 1
Perform the TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis.
Is the self-diagnosis result displayed?
- Yes: After checking and repairing the applicable item, perform the ABS/TCS control unit self-diagnosis again.
- No: GO TO 3.
- ECM SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT ITEM CHECK
Perform the ECM self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT-II ".
Does the self-diagnosis result indicate camshaft position sensor?
- Yes: Repair or replace the camshaft position sensor system.
- No: GO TO 4.
- SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT ITEM CHECK 2
Disconnect the connectors for the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM, and reconnect them correctly to perform the self-diagnosis again.
Is inspection result OK?
- OK: Connector malfunction. Repair or replace the connector.
- NG: GO TO 5.
- SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT ITEM CHECK 3
Perform the A/T self-diagnosis.
Is inspection result OK?
- OK: GO TO 6.
- NG: Repair or replace the applicable part.
- SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS ITEM CHECK 4
Perform the ABS/TCS control unit self-diagnosis again.
Is the self-diagnosis result displayed?
- Yes: Repair or replace the applicable item.
- No: GO TO 7.
- CIRCUIT CHECK BETWEEN THE ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) AND ECM
- Disconnect the connectors for the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
- Check the engine speed signal harness between the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM for an open/shorted circuit.
- Check the connectors for the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
Is inspection result OK?
- OK: INSPECTION END.
- NG: Connect the connectors to perform the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.