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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START 

    Turn ignition switch to START.

    Is any cylinder ignited? 

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes : GO TO 2.
    2. No : GO TO  3.
  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Perform " POWER BALANCE" in " ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
      Fig 1: Consult-II ACTIVE TEST Display Screen
      G04080452Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.

      Clicking noise should be heard. 

      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Injector For Audible Clicking
      G04132840Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : INSPECTION END 
    2. NG : GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect fuel injector harness connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Injector Harness Connector
      G04133237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between fuel injector terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO  5.
    2. NG : GO TO 4.
      Fig 4: Identifying Voltage Between Fuel Injector Terminal 1 And Ground
      G04133238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E2, F32
    • IPDM E/R connector E119
    • 15A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between fuel injector and fuse
      1. : Repair harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between fuel injector terminal 2 and ECM terminals 21, 22, 23, 40, 41, 42, 44, 63.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO 6.
    2. NG : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  6. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO 7.
    2. NG : Replace fuel injector.
  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    1. : INSPECTION END