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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
    Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
    G08170464Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying A/F Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G08170465Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT or tester.

    Voltage: Battery voltage 

    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 4 And Ground Using Tester
    G08170466Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E2, F32
    • IPDM E/R connector E119
    • 15 A fuse (No. 54)
    • Harness for open or short between A/F sensor 1 and fuse

    Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between A/F sensor 1 terminal and ECM terminal as follows. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
        A/F sensor 1 terminal ECM terminal
      Bank1 1 35
      2 56
      Bank 2 1 16
      2 75

      Continuity should exist  .

    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      Bank 1 Bank 2
      A/F sensor 1 terminal ECM terminal A/F sensor 1 terminal ECM terminal
      1 35 1 16
      2 56 2 75

      Continuity should not exist  .

    5. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Perform "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Repair or replace.

  6. REPLACE A/F SENSOR 1

    Replace malfunctioning A/F sensor 1. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

    CAUTION:
    • Discard any A/F sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; use a new one.
    • Before installing new A/F sensor, clean exhaust system threads using Heated Oxygen Sensor Thread Cleaner tool J-43897-18 or J-43897-12 and approved anti-seize lubricant.

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