Diagnostic Procedure

CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM
Visually check exhaust tubes and muffler for dent.

OK or NG

OK : GO TO 2.

NG : Repair or replace.
CHECK EXHAUST GAS LEAK
1. Start engine and run it at idle.
2. Listen for an exhaust gas leak before the three way catalyst (manifold).
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting For Exhaust Gas Leaks
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 3.

NG : Repair or replace.
CHECK INTAKE AIR LEAK
Listen for an intake air leak after the mass air flow sensor.

OK or NG

OK : GO TO 4.

NG : Repair or replace.

CHECK IGNITION TIMING

Check the following items. Refer to , "BASIC INSPECTION ".

IGNITION TIMING

Items	Specifications
Target idle speed	4-speed A/T	700 +/- 50 rpm (in P or N position)
Target idle speed	5-speed A/T	675 +/- 50 rpm (in P or N position)
Ignition timing	A/T	15 +/- 5° BTDC (in P or N position)

OK or NG

OK : GO TO 5.

NG : Follow the , "BASIC INSPECTION ".

CHECK FUEL INJECTORS
1. Stop engine and then turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between ECM terminals 21, 22, 23, 40, 41, 42 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
  Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM for fuel Injectors, WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Voltage: Battery voltage
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 6.

NG : Perform , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminals 21, 22, 23, 40, 41, 42 And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-I
CAUTION: Do the following procedure in the place where ventilation is good without the combustible.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure.
  NOTE: Do not use CONSULT-II to release fuel pressure, or fuel pressure applies again during the following procedure.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  
  Fig 3: Locating IPDM E/R And Fuel Pump Fuse
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
6. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoid the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
7. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
8. Crank engine for five seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
9. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
10. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal portion as shown in the figure.
11. Crank engine for about three seconds, and check whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal portion.
  Spark should be generated.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not approach to the spark plug and the ignition coil within 50cm. Be careful not to get an electrical shock while checking, because the electrical discharge voltage becomes 20kV or more.
  - It might cause to damage the ignition coil if the gap of more than 17 mm is taken.
    
    Fig 4: Checking For Spark Between Spark Plug And Grounded Metal On Engine
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  NOTE: When the gap is less than 13 mm, the spark might be generated even if the coil is malfunctioning.
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 10.

NG : GO TO 7.
CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect spark plug and connect a known-good spark plug.
3. Crank engine for about three seconds, and recheck whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal portion.
  Spark should be generated.
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 8.

NG : Check ignition coil, power transistor and their circuits. Refer to , "FUEL INJECTOR ".
CHECK SPARK PLUG
Check the initial spark plug for fouling, etc.

OK or NG

OK : Replace spark plug(s) with standard type one(s). For spark plug type, refer to , "CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM - TIPPED TYPE) ".

NG :
1. Repair or clean spark plug.
2. GO TO 9.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Initial Spark Plug
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-III
1. Reconnect the initial spark plugs.
2. Crank engine for about three seconds, and recheck whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded portion.
  Spark should be generated.
OK or NG

OK : INSPECTION END

NG : Replace spark plug(s) with standard type one(s). For spark plug type, refer to , "CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM - TIPPED TYPE) ".
CHECK FUEL INJECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel injector assembly.
  Refer to , "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ".
  
  Keep fuel hose and all fuel injectors connected to fuel injector gallery.
3. Reconnect all fuel injector harness connectors.
4. Disconnect all ignition coil harness connectors.
5. Turn ignition switch ON.
  Make sure fuel does not drip from fuel injector.
OK or NG

OK (Does not drip.) : GO TO 11.

NG (Drips.) : Replace the fuel injector(s) from which fuel is dripping.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to , "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

Trouble is fixed. : INSPECTION END

Trouble is not fixed. : Replace three way catalyst (manifold).