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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK ENGINE START 

    Turn ignition switch OFF, and restart engine.

    Is engine running? 

    Yes or No 

    • Yes (With CONSULT-II): GO TO 2.
    • Yes (Without CONSULT-II): GO TO  3.
    • No: GO TO  4.
  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
    2. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

    OK or NG

    • OK:INSPECTION END 
    • NG: GO TO  10.
    Fig 1: Consult II Active Test Screen
    G02527379Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Let engine idle.
    2. Read the voltage signal between ECM terminals 60, 61, 62, 79, 80, 81 and ground with an oscilloscope.
    3. Verify that the oscilloscope screen shows the signal wave as shown below.
    NOTE: The pulse cycle changes depending on RPM at idle.
    Fig 2: Pulse Cycle
    G02527380Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK:INSPECTION END 
    • NG: GO TO  10.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals 60, 61, 62, 79, 80, 81 And Ground
    G02527381Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds and then turn ON.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminals 119, 120 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminals 119, 120 And Ground
    G02527382Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect condenser harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Condenser Harness Connector
      G02527383Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between condenser terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  8.
    • NG: GO TO 6.
    Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between Condenser Terminal 1 And Ground
    G02527384Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E122.
    3. Check harness continuity between IPDM E/R terminal 17 and condenser terminal 1. 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  17.
    • NG: GO TO 7.
  7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E20, F32
    • Harness for open or short between IPDM E/R and condenser
      • : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  8. CHECK CONDENSER GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check harness continuity between condenser terminal 2 and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    3. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 9.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
  9. CHECK CONDENSER 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 10.
    • NG: Replace condenser.
  10. CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-IV 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
    3. Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Harness Connector
      G02527385Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Check voltage between ignition coil terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  12.
    • NG: GO TO 11.
    Fig 8: Checking Voltage Between Ignition Coil Terminal 3 And Ground
    G02527386Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors F43, F201
    • Harness for open or short between ignition coil and harness connector F32
      • : Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  12. CHECK IGNITION COIL GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check harness continuity between ignition coil terminal 2 and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    3. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  14.
    • NG: GO TO 13.
  13. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors F43, F201
    • Harness for open or short between ignition coil and ground
      • : Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
  14. CHECK IGNITION COIL OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals 60, 61, 62, 79, 80, 81 and ignition coil terminal 1. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  16.
    • NG: GO TO 15.
  15. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors F43, F201
    • Harness for open or short between ignition coil and ECM
      • : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  16. CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 17.
    • NG: Replace ignition coil with power transistor.
  17. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: Replace IPDM E/R.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness connectors.
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