Basic Inspection

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 leakage
   • Air cleaner clogging
   • Gasket
3. Check 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: Checking Harness Connectors For Improper Connections

     Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points to the middle of gauge.

   Check that engine stays below 1, 000 rpm.

   Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature

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5. Run engine at approximately 2, 000 rpm for approximately 2 minutes under no load.
6. Check that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-III or GST.

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO  3.

   NG: GO TO 2.

   Fig 3: CONSULT-III Screen Display - Gauge RPM

   Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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

GO TO 3.

With CONSULT-III 

1. Run engine at approximately 2, 000 rpm for approximately 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 approximately 1 minute.
3. Read idle speed in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to "IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK ".

   M/T: 800 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position) 

   CVT: 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position) 

   Fig 4: Checking Target Idle Speed

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Without CONSULT-III 

1. Run engine at approximately 2, 000 rpm for approximately 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 approximately 1 minute.
3. Check idle speed. Refer to "IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK ".

   M/T: 800 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position) 

   CVT: 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position) 

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO  10.

   NG: GO TO 4.

1. Stop engine.
2. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING ".

   GO TO 5.

Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".

GO TO 6.

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.

With CONSULT-III 

1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to "IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK ".

   M/T: 800 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position) 

   CVT: 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position) 

Without CONSULT-III 

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: 800± 50 rpm (in Neutral position) 

   CVT: 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position) 

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO  10.

   NG: GO TO 8.

Check the following.

• Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit.

  Refer to DTC P0335 CKP SENSOR (POS) .

• Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit.

  Refer to DTC P0340 CMP SENSOR (PHASE) .

  OK or NG 

  OK: GO TO 9.

  NG:

  1. Repair or replace.
  2. GO TO  4.

1. Substitute with a non-malfunctioning ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of the incident, although this is rare.)
2. Perform initialization of NVIS (NATS) system and registration of all NVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to "ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION ".

   GO TO  4.

1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.

   Refer to "IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK ".

   • Timing indicator (1)

     M/T: 10 ± 5° BTDC (in Neutral position) 

     CVT:10 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position) 

     OK or NG 

     OK: GO TO  19.

     NG: GO TO 11.

     Fig 5: Checking Ignition Timing With Timing Light

     Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

1. Stop engine.
2. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING ".

   GO TO 12.

Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".

GO TO 13.

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.

With CONSULT-III 

1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to "IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK ".

   M/T: 800 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position) 

   CVT: 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position) 

Without CONSULT-III 

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: 800 ± 50 rpm (in Neutral position) 

   CVT: 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position) 

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO 15.

   NG: GO TO  17.

1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.

   Refer to "IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING CHECK ".

   • Timing indicator (1)

     M/T: 10 ± 5° BTDC (in Neutral position) 

     CVT: 10 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position) 

     OK or NG 

     OK: GO TO  19

     NG: GO TO 16.

     Fig 6: Checking Ignition Timing With Timing Light

     Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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.

Check the following.

• Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit.

  Refer to DTC P0335 CKP SENSOR (POS) .

• Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit.

  Refer to DTC P0340 CMP SENSOR (PHASE) .

  OK or NG 

  OK: GO TO 18.

  NG:

  1. Repair or replace.
  2. GO TO  4.

1. Substitute with a non-malfunctioning ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of the incident, although this is rare.)
2. Perform initialization of NVIS (NATS) system and registration of all NVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to "ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION ".

   GO TO  4.

Did you replace ECM, referring this Basic Inspection procedure?

Yes or No 

Yes:

1. Perform "VIN REGISTRATION ".
2. INSPECTION END 

No: INSPECTION END