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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 1: Loosen & Retighten Three Ground Screws On The Body
      G02401526Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Level Sensor Unit & Fuel Pump Harness Connector
      G02401527Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check voltage between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      • Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  4.
    • NG: GO TO 3.
    Fig 3: "Fuel Level Sensor Unit & Fuel Pump" Terminal 4 & Ground Voltage Test
    G02401528Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M72, F102
    • Harness connectors B1, M12
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump"
      • : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
  4. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect "unified meter and A/C amp." harness connector M49.
    3. Check harness continuity between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 5 and "unified meter and A/C amp." terminal 36. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      • Continuity should exist. 
    4. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  6.
    • NG: GO TO 5.
  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B1, M12
    • Harness for open or short between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" and "unified meter and A/C amp."
      • : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
  6. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 7.
    • NG: Replace fuel level sensor unit.
  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    • : INSPECTION END