LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Nissan-Datsun >> 2007 >> Altima SE, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Control System - Component Testing (VQ35DE) >> Ignition Signal >> Component Function Check
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Component Function Check

  1. INSPECTION START

    Turn ignition switch OFF, and restart engine.

    Does the engine start? 

    YES-1: With CONSULT-III: GO TO 2.

    YES-2: Without CONSULT-III: GO TO  3.

    NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

  2. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
    2. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

  3. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Let engine idle.
    2. Read the voltage signal between ECM harness connector ground with an oscilloscope.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      ECM Ground Voltage signal
      Connector Terminal
      F14 9 Ground
      G04886600Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      10
      11
      18
      19
      21
      NOTE: The pulse cycle changes depending on RPM at idle.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".