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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.
      Fig 1: Checking Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Power Supply Circuit
      G02449893Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      • Voltage: Approximately 5V 
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Connector Terminal 4 And Ground
    G02449894Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO  3.
    • NG : GO TO 2.
  2. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors M59, F27
    • Harness connectors B3, M16
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump"
      • : Repair harness or connector.
  3. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check harness continuity between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 5 and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      • Continuity should exist. 
    3. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 4.
    • NG : Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
  4. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to, "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 5.
    • NG : Replace fuel level sensor unit.
  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    • : INSPECTION END