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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
    Fig 1: Identifying Multi-Remote Control Unit And Steering Member
    G06152528Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Harness Connector
      G06152529Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 2 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Fuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel Pump Terminal 2 And Ground Tester
    G06152530Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B2, M18
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump"

      Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

  4. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 1 and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B2, M18
    • Harness for open or short between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" and ECM.

      Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to, "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 7.

    NG: Replace fuel level sensor unit.

  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END