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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 Low pressure 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
FRP sensor circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
High pressure fuel pump circuit     4   3                 DTC Description
Air Positive crankcase ventilation system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4 1   Inspection 
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 DescriptionDTC 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
Main 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 DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit 3 3 3       DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit             DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Throttle position sensor circuit     2 2       DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit     3 2 1             DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit     6   6   6 6     5     DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Knock sensor circuit     2               3     DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Engine oil temperature sensor circuit     4   2           3     DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Engine oil pressure sensor circuit     4   4 3 3 3     3     DTC Description
Crankshaft position sensor circuit 2 2                       DTC Description
Intake camshaft position sensor circuit     3   2 3               DTC DescriptionDTC Description
Exhaust camshaft position sensor circuit 2 2     3   3 3           DTC Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis Procedure
Turbocharger boost sensor circuit     3   3                 DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
Manifold absolute pressure sensor circuit         2                 DTC DescriptionDTC Description
Vehicle speed signal circuit   2 3   3           3     DTC Description
ECM 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3     -
Electric intake valve timing control module circuit     3   3 3               Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis Procedure
Electric intake valve timing control actuator circuit         3                 DTC Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis ProcedureDTC Diagnosis Procedure
Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve circuit 2 2 2   2   2 2           DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
PNP signal circuit     3   3   3 3     3     DTC Description
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit   2       3     3   4     Component Function Check
Electric wastegate control actuator circuit         1                 DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC Description
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 (continued on next chart ).

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     Inspection
Air cleaner Inspection
Air leakage from air duct (Mass air flow sensor - electric throttle control actuator) 5 5 5 5 Exploded ViewExploded View
Electric throttle control actuator Exploded View
Air leakage from intake manifold/Collector/Gasket Exploded ViewExploded View
Cranking Battery 1 1 1   1   1 1     1   1 How to Handle Battery
Generator circuit Work FlowWork Flow
Starter circuit 3             Diagnosis ProcedureDiagnosis Procedure
Signal plate 6 Exploded View
Engine Cylinder head 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Inspection
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     Inspection
Camshaft Inspection
Intake valve timing control System Description
Exhaust valve timing control System Description
Intake valve 3 Inspection
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Tube/Muffler/Gasket 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Exploded ViewExploded View
Three way catalyst
Lubrication Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil filter/Oil gallery 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Exploded ViewExploded ViewExploded ViewExploded ViewExploded ViewInspection
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil Inspection
Variable displacement oil pump 5 5   4             4     DTC Description
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap 5 5 5 5 5   5 5   4 5     Exploded ViewExploded View
Water pump Exploded View
Water gallery Inspection
Cooling fan 5 Exploded View
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminated coolant Inspection
Multi-way control valve 4 DTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionDTC DescriptionExploded View
NVIS (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System - NATS) 1 1                       Work Flow

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