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Diagnostic Procedure

  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: Loosening And Retightening Ground Screws
      G02525885Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. B: CHECK EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect EGR temperature sensor harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting EGR Temperature Sensor Harness Connector
      G02525886Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check voltage between EGR temperature sensor terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between EGR Temperature Sensor Terminal 1 And Ground
    G02525887Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between EGR temperature sensor terminal 2 and ECM terminal 67.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
  4. CHECK EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Replace EGR temperature sensor.
  5. CHECK EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 6.
    • NG: Replace EGR volume control valve.
  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    • : INSPECTION END