Diagnostic Procedure

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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
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 2.
- NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
RETIGHTEN AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1
Loosen and retighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.

Fig 2: Tightening Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 - 6.1 kg.m, 37 ft.lb)
- : GO TO 3.
CLEAR THE SELF-LEARNING DATA
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select "SELF-LEARNING CONT" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Clear the self-learning control coefficient by touching "CLEAR".
4. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.
  Is the 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0174 detected?
  
  Is it difficult to start engine?
  
  Fig 3: Scan Tool Display "Work Support"
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
4. Restart engine and let it idle for at least 5 seconds.
5. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
6. Make sure DTC P0102 is displayed.
7. Erase the DTC memory. Refer to "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ".
8. Make sure DTC P0000 is displayed.
9. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.
  Is the 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0174 detected?
  
  Is it difficult to start engine?
  
  Fig 4: Mass Air Flow Sensor
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Yes or No
- Yes: Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC P0171 or P0174. Refer to DTC P0171, P0174 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION .
- No: GO TO 4.
CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting A/F Sensor Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
  - Voltage: Battery voltage
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 6.
- NG: GO TO 5.
Fig 6: A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 & Ground Voltage Test
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors M15, E108
- Harness connectors E12, F3
- Fuse block (J/B) connector M4
- 15A fuse
- Harness for open or short between A/F sensor 1 and fuse
  - : Repair or replace harness or connectors.
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 7: A/F Sensor Terminal Specification Table
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  - Continuity should exist.
4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Fig 8: A/F Sensor Terminal Specification BANK 1 & 2 Table
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  - Continuity should not exist.
5. Also check harness for short to power and short to ground.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 HEATER
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 8.
- NG: Replace A/F sensor 1.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

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