Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side).
  - Models without automatic drive positioner
    - ECM
    - Harness connector E30
    - Harness connector M1
  - Models with automatic drive positioner
    - ECM
    - Harness connector E29
    - Harness connector B10
Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 2.

NO: Repair the terminal and connector.

CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

Disconnect the connector of ECM.

Check the resistance between the ECM harness connector terminals.

CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

ECM harness connector			Resistance (Ω)
Connector No.	Terminal No.		Resistance (Ω)
E10	98	97	Approx. 108 - 132

Is the measurement value within the specification?

YES: GO TO 3.

NO: Repair the ECM branch line.

CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Check the power supply and the ground circuit of the ECM. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

Is the inspection result normal?

YES (Present error): Replace the ECM. Refer to "BASIC INSPECTION: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".

YES (Past error): Error was detected in the ECM branch line.

NO: Repair the power supply and the ground circuit.