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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. 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. IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Let engine idle.
    2. Read the voltage signal between ECM harness connector and ground.
      TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE

      ECM Ground Voltage signal
      Connector Terminal
      F14 9 Ground
      G04887978Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Signal Between ECM Connector Terminals And Ground
      G04926269Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      NOTE: The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm at idle.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".