Sentra (1.8L)
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- If CONSULT-II is available, go to next step. If CONSULT-II is not available, go to step 3.
- Using CONSULT-II in DATA MONITOR mode, observe START SIGNAL under following conditions. See CHECKING START SIGNAL (SENTRA 1.8L) table. If start signal displays as specified, go to step 5. If start signal does not display as specified, go to step 4.CHECKING START SIGNAL (SENTRA 1.8L)
Condition Start Signal Ignition Switch ON OFF Ignition Switch OFF ON - Backprobing at ECM, measure voltage between ground and ECM terminal No. 41 (Black/Yellow wire) while cranking engine. See Figure and Figure . Battery voltage should exist when ignition switch is in START position. Voltage should be zero volts when ignition switch is in any other position except START. If voltage is not as specified, go to next step. If voltage is as specified, go to step 5.
- Check following:
- Check for poor, loose, corrode or damaged terminal connections in in-line harness connectors M58 and F26. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
- Check fuse block fuse No. 21 (10-amp). Fuse block is located under left side of instrument panel. Replace fuse, if necessary.
- Check for open or short in Black/Yellow wire between ECM harness connector terminal No. 41 and fuse No. 21 cavity in fuse block.
- No problem is indicated at this time. Problem may be intermittent. See INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES article.