Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Turn ignition switch to the START position.

Does the engine turn over?

Does the starter motor operate?

Yes or No

Yes: GO TO 2.

No: Check starting system. (Refer to "WORK FLOW ".)
CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten ground screws on the body.
Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect camshaft position (CMP) sensor (PHASE) (2) harness connector.
  - Radiator hose (1)
  - : Vehicle front
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) And Radiator Hose
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
3. Check voltage between CMP sensor (PHASE) terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
Voltage: Battery voltage

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: GO TO 4.

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between CMP Sensor (POS) Terminal 3 And Ground Using Tester
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors F32, E2
- IPDM E/R harness connector E119
- Harness for open or short between camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and ECM
- Harness for open or short between camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and IPDM E/R
Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK CMP SENSOR (PHASE) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check harness continuity between CMP sensor (PHASE) terminal 1 and ground.
  Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Continuity should exist .
3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 7.

NG: GO TO 6.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors F32, E2
- Harness for open or short between CMP sensor (PHASE) and ground
Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK CMP SENSOR (PHASE) INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 14 and CMP sensor (PHASE) terminal 2.
  Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Continuity should exist .
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 8.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE)
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 9.

NG: Replace camshaft position sensor (PHASE). Refer to TIMING CHAIN .
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

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