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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten ground three screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION  ".
      Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
      G02360878Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. RETIGHTEN AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 

    Loosen and retighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.

    Fig 2: Tightening Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1
    G02360879Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Tightening torque: 40-60 N-m (4.1-6.1 kg-m, 30-44 ft-lb) 
    1. : GO TO 3.
  3. CLEAR THE SELF-LEARNING DATA. 

    WITH CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Select "SELF-LEARNING CONT" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Clear the self-learning control coefficient by touching "CLEAR".
    4. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0172 or P0175 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

      Fig 3: WORK SUPPORT - Consult II Display
      G02360880Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
    4. Restart engine and let it idle for at least 5 seconds.
    5. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
    6. Make sure DTC P0102 is displayed.
    7. Erase the DTC memory. Refer to "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION  ".
    8. Make sure DTC P0000 is displayed.
    9. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0172 or P0175 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

      Fig 4: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Harness Connector
      G02360881Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC P0172 or P0175. Refer to "DTC P0172, P0175 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION  ".
    2. No: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G02360882Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check harness connector for water.
      1. Water should not exit. 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness connector.
  5. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      1. Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  7 .
    2. NG: GO TO 6.
    Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Terminal 3 And Ground
    G02360883Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E18, F48
    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E201
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 and fuse
      1. : Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  7. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM  .

      Fig 7: Terminals Continuity Reference Chart
      G02360884Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM  .

      Fig 8: Terminals Continuity Reference Chart
      G02360885Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Continuity should not exist. 
    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 8.
    2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  8. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 HEATER 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION  ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 9.
    2. NG: Replace air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.
  9. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 10.
    2. NG: Repair or replace.
  10. REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 

    Replace air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.

    CAUTION:
    • Discard any air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; use a new one.
    • Before installing new air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor, clean exhaust system threads using Heated Oxygen Sensor Thread Cleaner tool J-43897-18 or J-43897-12 and approved anti-seize lubricant.
    1. : INSPECTION END