DTC Confirmation Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Malfunction is detected when incorrect voltage signal is sent to PCM through intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Possible causes are:

Intake valve timing control solenoid valve circuit open or shorted.
Defective intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

Connect Scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). See Figure . Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, select DATA MONITOR. Wait at least 5 seconds. If a first trip DTC is retrieved, perform DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . If DTC is not set, problem may be intermittent. See TESTING PROCEDURE under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.