Diagnosis Procedure

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CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION
Refer to "WORK FLOW ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Go to "COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK ".
CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
4. Check voltage between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
  Voltage: Approximately 5V
  
  OK or NG
OK: GO TO 4.

NG: GO TO 3.

Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Terminal 4 And Ground Using Tester
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E41, C1
- Harness for open or short between ECM and "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump"
Repair harness or connector.
CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check harness continuity between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 3 and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  Continuity should exist .
3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: GO TO 5.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E41, C1
- Harness for open or short between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" and ground
Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 7.

NG: Replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

INSPECTION END