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Basic Inspection

  1. 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
        Fig 1: Checking Harness Connectors And Wiring Harness For Improper Connections
        G02525460Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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.
    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
      G02525461Courtesy 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

    • OK: GO TO  3.
    • NG: GO TO 2.
      Fig 3: [Running Engine At About 2, 000 RPM (1 Of 2)]
      G02525462Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.

    • : GO TO 3.
  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) 2 or 3 times under no-load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
      Fig 4: [Running Engine At About 2, 000 RPM (2 Of 2)]
      G02525463Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Read idle speed in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II. Refer to "IDLE SPEED ".

      A/T: 675 +/- 50 RPM (in P or N position) 

      M/T: 625 +/- 50 RPM (in neutral position) 

      Fig 5: Display Data Monitor Mode Screen (1 Of 2)
      G02525464Courtesy 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) 2 or 3 times under no-load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
    3. Check idle speed. Refer to "IDLE SPEED ".

      A/T: 675 +/- 50 RPM (in P or N position) 

      M/T: 625 +/- 50 RPM (in neutral position) 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  10.
    • NG: GO TO 4.
  4. PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING 
    1. Stop engine.
    2. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING ".
      • : GO TO 5.
  5. PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING 

    Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".

    • : GO TO 6.
  6. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING 

    Refer to "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING ".

    Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully? 

    Yes or No 

    • Yes: GO TO 7.
    • NO:
      1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
      2. GO TO  4.
  7. 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 ".

      A/T: 675 +/- 50 RPM (in P or N position) 

      M/T: 625 +/- 50 RPM (in neutral position) 

      Fig 6: Display Data Monitor Mode Screen (2 Of 2)
      G02525465Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Check idle speed. Refer to "IDLE SPEED ".

      A/T: 675 +/- 50 RPM (in P or N position) 

      M/T: 625 +/- 50 RPM (in neutral position) 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  10.
    • NG: GO TO 8.
  8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 9.
    • NG:
      1. Repair or replace.
      2. GO TO  4.
  9. 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 "DESCRIPTION "
      • : GO TO  4.
  10. CHECK IGNITION TIMING 
    1. Run engine at idle.
    2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. Refer to "IGNITION TIMING ".

      A/T: 15 +/- 5° BTDC (in P or N position) 

      M/T: 15 +/- 5° BTDC (in neutral position) 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  19.
    • NG: GO TO 11.
      Fig 7: Checking Ignition Timing
      G02525466Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING 
    1. Stop engine.
    2. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING ".
      • : GO TO 12.
  12. PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING 

    Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".

    • : GO TO 13.
  13. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING 

    Refer to "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING ".

    Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully? 

    Yes or No 

    • Yes: GO TO 14.
    • NO:
      1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
      2. GO TO  4.
  14. 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 ".

      A/T: 675 +/- 50 RPM (in P or N position) 

      M/T: 625 +/- 50 RPM (in neutral position) 

      Fig 8: Display Data Monitor Mode Screen
      G02525467Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Check idle speed. Refer to "IDLE SPEED ".

      A/T: 675 +/- 50 RPM (in P or N position) 

      M/T: 625 +/- 50 RPM (in neutral position) 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 15.
    • NG: GO TO  17.
  15. CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN 
    1. Run engine at idle.
    2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. Refer to "IGNITION TIMING ".

      A/T: 15 +/- 5° BTDC (in P or N position) 

      M/T: 15 +/- 5° BTDC (in neutral position) 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  19.
    • NG: GO TO 16.
      Fig 9: Checking Ignition Timing
      G02525468Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION 

    Check timing chain installation. Refer to TIMING CHAIN .

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 17.
    • NG:
      1. Repair the timing chain installation.
      2. GO TO  4.
  17. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 18.
    • NG:
      1. Repair or replace.
      2. GO TO  4.
  18. 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 "DESCRIPTION ".

      : GO TO 4.

  19. INSPECTION END 

    Did you replace ECM, referring this Basic Inspection procedure?

    Yes or No 

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