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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-I

    G-20With CONSULT 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
    2. Perform "VIAS S/V-1" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT.
    3. Turn VIAS control solenoid valve 1 "ON" and "OFF", and check that power valve actuator 1 rod moves.
      Fig 1: Locating Power Valve Actuators And Rods
      GNSJMBIA1129ZZ-129Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      WHITE-1 Power valve actuator 1 WHITE-2 Power valve actuator 1 rod WHITE-3 Power valve actuator 2
      WHITE-4 Power valve actuator 2 rod        
      ARROW : Vehicle front        

    G-21Without CONSULT 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
    2. Rev engine quickly up to approximately 5, 000 RPM.
    3. Check that power valve actuator 1 rod moves.
      Fig 2: Locating Power Valve Actuators And Rods
      GNSJMBIA1386ZZ-386Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      WHITE-1 Power valve actuator 1 WHITE-2 Power valve actuator 1 rod WHITE-3 Power valve actuator 2
      WHITE-4 Power valve actuator 2 rod        
      ARROW : Vehicle front  

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

    NO 

    DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION-II

    G-20With CONSULT 

    1. Perform "VIAS S/V-2" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT.
    2. Turn VIAS control solenoid valve 2 "ON" and "OFF", and check that power valve actuator 2 rod moves.
      Fig 3: Locating Power Valve Actuators And Rods
      GNSJMBIA1129ZZ-129Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      WHITE-1 Power valve actuator 1 WHITE-2 Power valve actuator 1 rod WHITE-3 Power valve actuator 2
      WHITE-4 Power valve actuator 2 rod        
      ARROW : Vehicle front        

    G-21Without CONSULT 

    1. When revving engine up to 5, 000 RPM quickly.
    2. Rev engine quickly up to approximately 5, 000 RPM.
    3. Check that power valve actuator 2 rod moves.
      Fig 4: Locating Power Valve Actuators And Rods
      GNSJMBIA1386ZZ-386Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      WHITE-1 Power valve actuator 1 WHITE-2 Power valve actuator 1 rod WHITE-3 Power valve actuator 2
      WHITE-4 Power valve actuator 2 rod        
      ARROW : Vehicle front  

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    INSPECTION END

    NO 

    DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .