Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 1: Locating Body Ground Screws
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect mass air flow sensor (intake air temperature sensor is built-into) harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Mass Air Flow Sensor Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
3. Check voltage between mass air flow sensor terminal 5 and ground.
  Voltage: Approximately 5V
  
  Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Mass Air Flow Sensor Terminal 5 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair harness or connectors.
CHECK INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between mass air flow sensor terminal 6 and ECM terminal 67. Refer to Wiring Diagram .
  Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Replace mass air flow sensor (with intake air temperature sensor).
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

INSPECTION END