Fail-Safe Modes: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Xterra and 2002 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ECM enters a fail-safe mode if certain malfunctions are detected due to an open or short circuit. When ECM enters fail-safe mode, MIL illuminates. Refer to all diagnostic tests that apply for description and testing of circuit affected.