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Symptom Table

SYSTEM - BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM 

  SYMPTOM Reference
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING IDLING VIBRATION SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 1 1 2 3 2   2 2     3   2 Component Function Check
Fuel pressure regulator system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4     Work Procedure
Fuel injector circuit 1 1 2 3 2   2 2     2     Component Function Check
Evaporative emission system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4     System Description
Air Positive crankcase ventilation system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4 1   Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Incorrect idle speed adjustment       1 1 1 1   1     Work Procedure
Electric throttle control actuator 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2   2   2 DTC Description , DTC Description
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjustment 3 3 1 1 1   1 1     1     Work Procedure
Ignition circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     Component Function Check
Power supply and ground circuit 2 2 3 3 3   3 3   2 3     Diagnosis Procedure
Mass air flow sensor circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     DTC Description , DTC Description
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit 3 3 3       DTC Description , DTC Description
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit             DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Throttle position sensor circuit     2 2       DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit     3 2 1             DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Knock sensor circuit     2               3     DTC Description
Engine oil temperature sensor     4   2           3     DTC Description , DTC Description
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2                       DTC Description
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2                       DTC Description
Vehicle speed signal circuit   2 3   3           3     DTC Description
ECM 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3     DTC Description , DTC Description
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve circuit   3 2   1 3 2 2 3   3     DTC Description
Intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve circuit                           DTC Description
Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve   3 2   1 3 2 2 3   3     DTC Description
PNP signal circuit     3   3   3 3     3     DTC Description
VIAS control solenoid valve 1 circuit         1                 DTC Description
VIAS control solenoid valve 2 circuit         1                 DTC Description
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit   2       3     3   4     Component Function Check
Electrical load signal circuit             3             Component Function Check
Air conditioner circuit 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3   3   2 Work Flow
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)     4                     Work Flow

1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.

SYSTEM - ENGINE MECHANICAL and OTHER 

  SYMPTOM Reference
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING IDLING VIBRATION SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank 5 5                       Inspection
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Vapor lock                         -
Valve deposit 5 5 5 5   5 5     5 -
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline, Low octane)       -
Air Air duct   5 5   5   5 5     5     Removal and Installation
Air cleaner Removal and Installation
Air leakage from air duct(Mass air flow sensor - electric throttle control actuator) 5 5 5 5 Removal and Installation
Electric throttle control actuator Removal and Installation
Air leakage from intake manifold/Collector/Gasket Removal and Installation , Exploded View
Cranking Battery 1 1 1   1   1 1     1   1 Work Flow
Generator circuit Work Flow (With 165-DSS-5000P) *, Work Flow (Without 165-DSS-5000P) *
Starter circuit 3             Work Flow (With 165-DSS-5000P) *, Work Flow (Without 165-DSS-5000P) *
Signal plate 6 Inspection
PNP signal 4 DTC Description
Engine Cylinder head 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Inspection After Disassembly
Cylinder head gasket 4 3  
Cylinder block 6 6 6 6 6 6 6   6 4 Inspection
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod  
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve mechanism Timing chain 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Removal and Installation
Camshaft Inspection after Installation
Intake valve timing control Valve Timing Control Cover (bank 1) , Valve Timing Control Cover (bank 2)
Exhaust valve timing control Valve Timing Control Cover (bank 1) , Valve Timing Control Cover (bank 2)
Intake valve 3 Inspection After Disassembly
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/Gasket 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Removal and Installation (bank 2) , Removal and Installation (bank 1) , Checking Exhaust System
Three way catalyst
Lubrication Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan) , Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan) , Disassembly and Assembly , Removal and Installation , Engine Lubrication System
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil Inspection
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap 5 5 5 5 5   5 5   4 5     Inspection , System Inspection
Thermostat 5 Removal and Installation
Water pump   Removal and Installation
Water gallery Cooling Circuit
Cooling fan 5 Removal and Installation
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminated coolant System Inspection
NVIS (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System - NATS) 1 1                       Work Flow

1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.*: For the details of the With 165-DSS-5000P or Without 165-DSS-5000P, refer to Special Service Tool .