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DTC Confirmation Procedure

NOTE: If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conducting the next step.
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

WITH CONSULT-III 

  1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  5. Turn ignition switch ON and select "SELF-LEARNING CONT" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-III.
  6. Clear the self-learning control coefficient by touching "CLEAR".
  7. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
  8. Start engine again and let it idle for at least 10 minutes.

    The 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0174 should be detected at this stage, if a malfunction exists. If so, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ."

    NOTE: If 1st trip DTC is not detected during above procedure, performing the following procedure is advised.
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Start engine and drive the vehicle under the similar conditions to (1st trip) Freeze Frame Data for 10 minutes. Refer to the table below.

      Hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible  .

      The similar conditions to (1st trip) Freeze Frame Data means the vehicle operation that the following conditions should be satisfied at the same time.

    ENGINE SPEED SPECIFICATION

    Engine speed Engine speed in the freeze frame data ± 400 rpm
    Vehicle speed Vehicle speed in the freeze frame data ± 10 km/h (6 MPH)
    Engine coolant temperature (T) condition When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70 °C (158 °F),
    T should be lower than 70 °C (158 °F).
    When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F),
    T should be higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F).
  9. If it is difficult to start engine at step 6, the fuel injection system has a malfunction, too.
  10. Crank engine while depressing accelerator pedal. If engine starts, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ." If engine does not start, check exhaust and intake air leak visually.

WITH GST 

  1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  5. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
  6. Restart engine and let it idle for at least 5 seconds.
  7. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Mass Air Flow Sensor And Air Cleaner
    G04915295Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Select Service $03 with GST. Make sure DTC P0102 is detected.
  9. Select Service $04 with GST and erase the DTC P0102.
  10. Start engine again and let it idle for at least 10 minutes.
  11. Select Service $07 with GST. The 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0174 should be detected at this stage, if a malfunction exists. If so, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ."
    NOTE: If 1st trip DTC is not detected during above procedure, performing the following procedure is advised.
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Start engine and drive the vehicle under the similar conditions to (1st trip) Freeze Frame Data for 10 minutes. Refer to the table below.

      Hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible  .

      The similar conditions to (1st trip) Freeze Frame Data means the vehicle operation that the following conditions should be satisfied at the same time.

    ENGINE SPEED SPECIFICATION

    Engine speed Engine speed in the freeze frame data ± 400 rpm
    Vehicle speed Vehicle speed in the freeze frame data ± 10 km/h (6 MPH)
    Engine coolant temperature (T) condition When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70°C (158°F),
    T should be lower than 70°C (158°F).
    When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70°C (158°F),
    T should be higher than or equal to 70°C (158°F).
  12. If it is difficult to start engine at step  9, the fuel injection system has a malfunction.
  13. Crank engine while depressing accelerator pedal.

    If engine starts, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ." If engine does not start, check exhaust and intake air leak visually.