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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START

    Turn ignition switch to START.

    Are any cylinders ignited? 

    Yes or No 

    Yes (With CONSULT): GO TO 2.

    Yes (Without CONSULT): GO TO  3.

    No: GO TO  7.

  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION

    With CONSULT 

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

      OK or NG 

      OK: INSPECTION END 

      NG: GO TO  7.

  3. CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR-I

    Without CONSULT 

    1. Stop engine.
    2. Disconnect harness connector F44 (3), F201 (1)
      Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Tank & Harness Connectors
      G08134275Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between harness connector F44 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    6. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    7. Check harness continuity between harness connector F44 and ECM as follows.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Cylinder Harness connector F44 terminal ECM terminal
      1 2 23
      3 1 22
      5 4 21

      Continuity should exist  .

      Fig 2: Checking Voltage At Harness Connector F44 Terminal 3
      G08134276Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    8. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  5.

      NG: GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E2, F32
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E119
    • 15 A fuse (No. 55)
    • Harness for open or short between harness connector F44 and fuse
    • Harness for open or short between harness connector F201 and fuel injector

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

  5. CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR-II

    Provide battery voltage between harness connector F201 as follows and then interrupt it. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.

    Cylinder Harness connector F201 terminal
    (+) (-)
    1 3 2
    3 3 1
    5 3 4

    Operating sound should exist  .

    Fig 3: Checking Fuel Injector-II Operation
    G08134277Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: GO TO  7.

  6. CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR-III
    1. Reconnect all harness connector disconnected.
    2. Start engine.
    3. Listen to fuel injectors No. 2, No. 4, No. 6 operating sound.
      Fig 4: Checking Fuel Injector Operating Sound
      G08134278Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Clicking noise should exist  .

      OK or NG 

      OK: INSPECTION END 

      NG: GO TO 7.

  7. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect fuel injector harness connector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Injector Harness Connectors
      G08134279Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between fuel injector terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
      Fig 6: Checking Fuel Injector Power Supply Circuit
      G08134280Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  9.

      NG: GO TO 8.

  8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E2, F32
    • Harness connectors F44, F201
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E119
    • 15 A fuse (No. 55)
    • Harness for open or short between fuel injector and fuse

      : Repair harness or connectors.

  9. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between fuel injector terminal 2 and ECM terminals 21, 22, 23, 40, 41, 42.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist  .

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  11.

      NG: GO TO 10.

  10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors F201, F44
    • Harness for open or short between fuel injector and ECM

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

  11. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 12.

    NG: Replace fuel injector. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  12. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END