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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE SENSOR-I
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 5 seconds and then turn ON.
    4. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals as per the following.
      ECM
      Connector + -
      Terminal Terminal
      F101 39 36
      NOTE:
      • To avoid the influence of intake manifold vacuum, check the voltage 1 or more minutes past after engine is stopped.
      • Because the sensor is absolute pressure sensor, output value may differ depends on atmospheric pressure and altitude.
    5. Measure the atmospheric pressure.
      NOTE: As the atmospheric pressure described on the synoptic chart is the value at sea level, compensate the pressure with the following chart.
      Altitude (m) Compensated pressure (hPa)
      0 0
      200 -24
      400 -47
      600 -70
      800 -92
      1000 -114
      1500 -168
      2000 -218
    6. Check the manifold absolute pressure sensor value corresponding to the atmospheric pressure.
      Atmospheric pressure (hPa) Voltage (V)
      800 3.1 - 3.7
      850 3.3 - 3.9
      900 3.5 - 4.1
      950 3.8 - 4.3
      1000 4.0 - 4.6
      1050 4.2 - 4.8
      Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Voltage Graph
      G08102742Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: Replace brake booster pressure sensor.

  2. CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE SENSOR-II
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Remove brake booster pressure sensor with its harness connected.
    3. Connect the hose of vacuum pump (A) to brake booster pressure sensor (1).
    4. Fig 2: Connecting Hose Of Vacuum Pump To Brake Booster Pressure Sensor
      G08102743Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    5. Turn ignition switch ON.
    6. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals as per the following.
      ECM
      + -
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F101 39 F101 36
    7. Check that the difference of the voltage when engine is stopped and that when negative pressure is applied with vacuum pump is within the following limits.
      Vacuum [kPA (mmHg)] Voltage difference (V)
      -40 (-300) 1.5 - 2.0
      -53.3 (-400) 2.0 - 2.6
      -66.7 (-500) 2.6 - 3.2
      -80 (-600) 3.2 - 3.8

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      NO: Replace brake booster pressure sensor.