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 either one-degree signal or 180-degree signal is not sent to ECM during engine cranking. Possible causes are:

Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor circuit open or shorted.
Defective CMP sensor.
Defective starter.
Faulty starting system circuit.
Weak battery.

To set DTC, turn ignition on. Using scan tool, select DATA MONITOR. Crank engine for at least 2 seconds and run engine at idle for at least 5 seconds. If first trip DTC is detected, perform DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . If first trip DTC is not detected, maintain engine speed at more than 800 RPM for at least 5 seconds. Ifirst trip DTC is detected, perform DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE