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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten four ground screws on the body.

      Refer to GROUND INSPECTION .

      Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
      G02410456Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G02410457Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 & Ground With CONSULT-II Or Tester
      G02410458Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  4.
    • NG: GO TO  3.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M70, F58
    • 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.
  4. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Fig 4: A/F Sensor 1 & ECM Terminals Connection Chart (1 Of 2)
      G02410459Courtesy 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 5: A/F Sensor 1 & ECM Terminals Connection Chart (2 Of 2)
      G02410460Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Continuity should not exist. 

    5. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  5.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    OK or NG

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