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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 & Retightening Ground Screws
      G02474441Courtesy 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
      G02474442Courtesy 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.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 & Ground
      G02474443Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

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

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E5, F14
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E122
    • 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 FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Fig 4: Terminals Sensor Reference Chart
      G02474444Courtesy 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: Terminals Sensor Reference Chart
      G02474445Courtesy 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.