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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connection E38. Refer to "CIRCUIT INSPECTION ".

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Go to 2.

      NO: Repair or replace ground connection.

  2. CHECK CONNECTOR
    1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
    2. Check sensor harness connector for water.

      Water should not exist. 

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Go to 3.

      NO: Repair or replace harness connector.

  3. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the voltage between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ground.
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      EVAP control system pressure sensor Ground Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      B21 3 Ground Approx. 5 V

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Go to  10.

      NO: Go to 4.

  4. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONTINUITY CHART

      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B21 3 F8 76 Existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Go to  6.

      NO: Go to 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B4, M79
    • Harness connectors M77, E105
    • Harness connectors E8, F1
    • Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

      Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.

    ECM CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

    ECM Sensor
    Connector Terminal Name Connector Terminal
    F8 69 Tumble control valve actuator F22 1
    71 Battery current sensor F53 1
    74 Refrigerant pressure sensor E49 3
    75 CKP sensor (POS) F20 1
    76 EVAP control system pressure sensor B21 3
    E16 102 APP sensor E110 5

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Go to 7.

    NO: Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  7. CHECK COMPONENTS

    Check the following.

  8. CHECK APP SENSOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Go to  10.

    NO: Go to 9.

  9. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

    Replace accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    INSPECTION END

  10. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONTINUITY CHART

      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B21 1 F8 51 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Go to  12.

      NO: Go to 11.

  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B4, M79
    • Harness connectors M77, E105
    • Harness connectors E8, F1
    • Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

      Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  12. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONTINUITY CHART

      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B21 2 F8 42 Existed
    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Go to  14.

      NO: Go to 13.

  13. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B4, M79
    • Harness connectors M77, E105
    • Harness connectors E8, F1
    • Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

      Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  14. CHECK RUBBER TUBE
    1. Disconnect rubber tube connected to EVAP canister vent control valve.
    2. Check the rubber tube for clogging.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Go to 15.

      NO: Clean the rubber tube using an air blower, repair or replace rubber tube.

  15. CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Go to 16.

    NO: Replace EVAP canister vent control valve. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  16. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Go to 17.

    NO: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  17. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER
    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.
    2. Check if water will drain from the EVAP canister.

      Does water drain from EVAP canister? 

      YES: Go to 18.

      NO: Go to  20.

      Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister Water
      G07104805Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. CHECK EVAP CANISTER

    Weigh the EVAP canister with the EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

    The weight should be less than 1.9 kg (4.2 lb). 

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Go to  20.

    NO: Go to 19.

  19. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • EVAP canister for damage
    • EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection

      Repair hose or replace EVAP canister. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  20. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END

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