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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. 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
    G08165088Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR FOR WATER
    1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor (2) harness connector.
      • Fuel filler pipe (top of frame view) (1)
      • EVAP canister vent control valve (3)
      • EVAP canister (4)
      • Drain filter (5)
      • : Vehicle front
    2. Check sensor harness connector for water.

    Water should not exist  .

    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe, EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor, EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve, EVAP Canister And Drain Filter
    G08165089Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace harness connector.

  3. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    >> INSPECTION END