Basic Inspection

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INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
  - Harness connectors for improper connections
  - Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
  - Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
  - Hoses and ducts for leaks
  - Air cleaner clogging
  - Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
  - Headlamp switch is OFF.
  - Air conditioner switch is OFF.
  - Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
  - Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Improper Connections And Split Hoses
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points the middle of gauge.
  Ensure engine stays below 1, 000 rpm.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Points
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
5. Run engine at about 2, 000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-II or GST.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: GO TO 2.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying RPM Meter (1 Of 2)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
1. : GO TO 3.
CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
1. Run engine at about 2, 000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load.
2. Rev engine (2, 000 to 3, 000 rpm) two or three times under no-load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying RPM Meter (2 Of 2)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Read idle speed in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II. Refer to IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK .
  M/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
  
  A/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in P or N position)
  
  Fig 5: CONSULT-II Display - Data Monitor
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Run engine at about 2, 000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load.
2. Rev engine (2, 000 to 3, 000 rpm) two or three times under no-load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
3. Check idle speed. Refer to IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK .
  M/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
  
  A/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in P or N position)
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 9.
2. NG: GO TO 4.
PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING ".
  1. : GO TO 5.
PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".
1. : GO TO 6.
PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING "

Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?

Yes or No
1. Yes: GO TO 7.
2. No :
  1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
  2. GO TO 4.
CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II. Refer to IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK .
  M/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
  
  A/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in P or N position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed. Refer to IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK .
  M/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
  
  A/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in P or N position)
  
  Fig 6: CONSULT-II Display - Data Monitor
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 10.
2. NG: GO TO 8.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to DTC P0340, P0345 CMP SENSOR (PHASE) .
- Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to DTC P0335 CKP SENSOR (POS) .
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 9.
2. NG :
  1. Repair or replace.
  2. GO TO 4.
CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of NVIS (NATS) system and registration of all NVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to "NVIS (NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS) "
  1. : GO TO 4.
CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. Refer to IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK .
  M/T: 15 +/- 5° BTDC (in Neutral position)
  
  A/T: 15 +/- 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 19.
2. NG: GO TO 11.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Ignition Timing Mark
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING "
  1. : GO TO 12.
PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".
1. : GO TO 13.
PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING "

Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?

Yes or No
1. Yes: GO TO 14.
2. No :
  1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
  2. GO TO 4.
CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II. Refer to IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK .
  M/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
  
  A/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in P or N position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed. Refer to IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK .
  M/T: 625 +/- 50 rpm (in Neutral position)
  
  A/T: 625+/- 50 rpm (in P or N position)
  
  Fig 8: CONSULT-II Display - Data Monitor
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 15.
2. NG: GO TO 17.
CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. Refer to IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK .
  M/T: 15 +/- 5° BTDC (in Neutral position)
  
  A/T: 15 +/- 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 19.
2. NG: GO TO 16.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Ignition Timing Mark
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to "TIMING CHAIN "

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 17.
2. NG :
  1. Repair the timing chain installation.
  2. GO TO 4.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to DTC P0340, P0345 CMP SENSOR (PHASE) Refer to DTC P0340, P0345 CMP SENSOR (PHASE) .
- Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to DTC P0335 CKP SENSOR (POS) Refer to DTC P0335 CKP SENSOR (POS) .
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 18.
2. NG :
  1. Repair or replace.
  2. GO TO 4.
CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of NVIS (NATS) system and registration of all NVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to "NVIS (NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS) "
  1. : GO TO 4.
INSPECTION END
Did you replace the ECM, referring this Basic Inspection Procedure?

Yes or No
1. Yes :
  1. Perform "VIN Registration "
  2. INSPECTION END
2. No: INSPECTION END