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Diagnostic Procedure

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  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: Checking Ground Connections
      G00775737Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 2: Checking Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Power Supply Circuit
      G00775738Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      Fig 3: Check Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 And Ground
      G00775739Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  4 .
    2. NG: GO TO 3.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E5, F14
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E122
    • 15A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between A/F sensor 1 and fuse
      1. Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  4. 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 4: Checking Harness Continuity Between Terminals
      G00775740Courtesy 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 5: Checking Harness Continuity Between Terminals And Ground
      G00775741Courtesy 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 5.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  .

    OK or NG 

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