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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
    1. Start engine and run it at idle.
    2. Listen for an exhaust gas leak before three way catalyst (manifold).
      Fig 1: Checking Exhaust Gas Leak
      G02447015Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Repair or replace.
  2. CHECK FOR INTAKE AIR LEAK 

    Listen for an intake air leak after the mass air flow sensor.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: Repair or replace.
  3. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect corresponding A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Corresponding A/F Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G02447016Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      Fig 3: Terminals Connection Chart
      G02447017Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Continuity should exist. 
    5. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      Fig 4: Terminals Connection Chart
      G02447018Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Continuity should not exist. 
    6. Also check harness for 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 connectors.
  4. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE 
    1. Release fuel pressure to zero. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
    2. Install fuel pressure gauge and check fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ".
      • At idling: 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm 2  , 51 psi) 

    OK or NG

    • OK (With CONSULT-II): GO TO  6.
    • OK (Without CONSULT-II): GO TO  7.
    • NG: GO TO 5.
  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • : Repair or replace.
  6. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Install all removed parts.
    2. Check "MASS AIR FLOW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
      • 2.0 - 6.0 g.m/sec: at idling 
      • 7.0 - 20.0 g.m/sec: at 2, 500 RPM 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  8.
    • NG: Check connectors for rusted terminals or loose connections in the mass air flow sensor circuit or ground. Refer to "DTC P0101 MAF SENSOR ".
  7. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR 

    With GST 

    1. Install all removed parts.
    2. Check mass air flow sensor signal in Service $01 with GST.
      • 2.0 - 6.0 g.m/sec: at idling 
      • 7.0 - 20.0 g.m/sec: at 2, 500 RPM 

    OK or NG

    • OK (P0172): GO TO  9.
    • OK (P0175): GO TO  11.
    • NG: Check connectors for rusted terminals or loose connections in the mass air flow sensor circuit or ground. Refer to "DTC P0101 MAF SENSOR ".
  8. CHECK FUNCTION OF INJECTOR 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
      3. Fig 5: CONSULT-II Active Test Screen Display
      G02447019Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  12.
    • NG: Perform trouble diagnosis for INJECTOR CIRCUIT, refer to "INJECTOR CIRCUIT ".
  9. CHECK FUNCTION OF INJECTOR-I 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Stop engine.
    2. Disconnect harness connector F44, F101
      3. Fig 6: Disconnecting Harness Connector F44, F101
      G02447020Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between harness connector F44 terminal 5 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      • Voltage: Battery voltage 
    5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    6. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    7. Check harness continuity between harness connector F44 terminal and ECM terminal as follows.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Fig 7: Checking Voltage Between Harness Connector F44 Terminal 5 & Ground
      G02447021Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      ECM AND F44 CONNECTOR TERMINALS CONNECTION TABLE

      Cylinder Harness connector F44 terminal ECM terminal
      1 6 23
      3 2 22
      5 1 21
      • Continuity should exist. 
    8. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 10.
    • NG: Perform trouble diagnosis for INJECTOR CIRCUIT, refer to "INJECTOR CIRCUIT ".
  10. CHECK FUNCTION OF INJECTOR-II 

    Provide battery voltage between harness connector F101 as follows and then interrupt it. Listen to each injector operating sound.

    Fig 8: F101 Connector Terminals Connection Chart
    G02447022Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 9: Checking Function Of Injector-II
    G02447023Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Operating sound should exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  12.
    • NG: Perform trouble diagnosis for INJECTOR CIRCUIT, refer to "INJECTOR CIRCUIT ".
  11. CHECK FUNCTION OF INJECTOR 
    1. Start engine.
    2. Listen to injectors No. 2, No. 4, No.6 operating sound.
      • Clicking noise should exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 12.
    • NG: Perform trouble diagnosis for INJECTOR CIRCUIT, refer to "INJECTOR CIRCUIT ".
      Fig 10: Checking Injector Operating Sound
      G02447024Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. CHECK INJECTOR 
    1. Remove injector assembly. Refer to "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ". Keep fuel hose and all injectors connected to injector gallery.
    2. Confirm that the engine is cooled down and there are no fire hazards near the vehicle.
    3. Disconnect all injector harness connectors.
    4. Disconnect all ignition coil harness connectors.
    5. Prepare pans or saucers under each injectors.
    6. Crank engine for about 3 seconds.

      Make sure fuel does not drip from injector.

    OK or NG

    • OK (Does not drip.): GO TO 13.
    • NG (Drips.): Replace the injectors from which fuel is dripping. Always replace O-ring with new one.
  13. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    • : INSPECTION END 
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