Diagnostic Procedure

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CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect VIAS control solenoid valve harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting VIAS Control Solenoid Valve Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Check voltage between terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
  Voltage: Battery voltage
  
  OK or NG
  1. OK: GO TO 3.
  2. NG: GO TO 2.
  Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Terminal 1 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E110, M7
- Harness connectors M82, F102
- IPDM E/R connector E7
- Harness for open or short between VIAS control solenoid valve and IPDM E/R
- Harness for open or short between VIAS control solenoid valve and ECM
  1. Repair harness or connectors.
CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 29 and VIAS control solenoid valve terminal 2. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
  OK or NG
  1. OK: GO TO 4.
  2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Replace VIAS control solenoid valve.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
1. INSPECTION END