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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.
      Fig 1: Locating Ground Screws
      G00337678Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Refer to Ground Inspection  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  2.
    2. NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. RETIGHTEN A/F SENSOR 1 

    Loosen and retighten the A/F sensor 1.

    Fig 2: Locating A/F Sensors
    G00337679Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tightening torque: 40 - 60 N-m (4.1 - 6.1 kg-m, 30 - 44 ft-lb)

    1. >> GO TO  3.
  3. CHECK EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
    1. Start engine and run it at idle.
    2. Listen for an exhaust gas leak before three way catalyst (Manifold).

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  4.
    2. NG >> Repair or replace.
  4. CHECK FOR INTAKE AIR LEAK 

    Listen for an intake air leak after the mass air flow sensor.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  5.
    2. NG >> Repair or replace.
  5. 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" or "START".
    4. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

    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 P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

    Yes or NO 

    1. Yes >> Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC P0171, P0174 or P0172, P0175. Refer to DTC P0171, P0174 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION   or DTC P0172, P0175 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION  .
    2. No >> GO TO  6.
  6. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 3: Locating A/F Sensors
      G00337683Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      1. Voltage: Battery voltage

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  8.
    2. NG >> GO TO  7.
  7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E5, F14
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E119
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between A/F sensor 1 and fuse
    1. >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  8. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between A/F sensor 1 terminal and ECM terminal as follows.

      Refer to Wiring Diagram and AIR FUEL SENSOR-TO-ECM TERMINAL CHART  table.

      AIR FUEL SENSOR-TO-ECM TERMINAL CHART

      A/F Snesor Terminal No. ECM Terminal No.
      Bank 1
      1 16
      2 75
      5 35
      6 56
      Bank 2
      1 76
      2 76
      5 57
      6 58

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Check harness continuity between the terminals and ground.

      Refer to Wiring Diagram and AIR FUEL SENSOR-TO-ECM TERMINAL CHART  table.

      Continuity should not exist. 

    5. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  9.
    2. NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  9. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 HEATER 

    Refer to Component Inspection  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  10.
    2. NG >> Replace A/F sensor 1.
  10. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR 

    Refer to Component Inspection  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  11.
    2. NG >> Replace mass air flow sensor.
  11. CHECK PCV VALVE 

    Refer to POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO  12.
    2. NG >> Repair or replace PCV valve.
  12. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> Replace A/F sensor 1.
    2. NG >> Repair or replace.