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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
      G02474477Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. RETIGHTEN AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 

    Loosen and retighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.

    Fig 2: Loosening & Retightening Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1
    G02474478Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft-lb) 
    • : GO TO 3.
  3. 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 3: Checking For Exhaust Gas Leak
      G02474479Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: Repair or replace.
  4. CHECK FOR INTAKE AIR LEAK 

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

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Repair or replace.
  5. CLEAR THE SELF-LEARNING DATA 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Select "SELF-LEARNING CONT" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
      Fig 4: CONSULT-II Work Support Display
      G02474480Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Clear the self-learning control coefficient by touching "CLEAR" or "START".
    4. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Harness Connector
      G02474481Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Restart engine and let it idle for at least 5 seconds.
    5. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
    6. Make sure DTC P0102 is displayed.
    7. Erase the DTC memory. Refer to "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ".
    8. Make sure DTC P0000 is displayed.
    9. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

    Yes or No

  6. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G02474482Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
        Fig 7: Checking Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 & Ground
        G02474483Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  8.
    • NG: GO TO 7.
  7. 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.
  8. 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 8: Terminals Sensor Reference Chart
      G02474484Courtesy 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 9: Terminals Sensor Reference Chart
      G02474485Courtesy 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 9.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  9. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 HEATER 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 10.
    • NG: Replace A/F sensor 1.
  10. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 11.
    • NG: Replace mass air flow sensor.
  11. CHECK PCV VALVE 

    Refer to "POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 12.
    • NG: Repair or replace PCV valve.
  12. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    OK or NG

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