Diagnostic Procedure

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CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten two engine ground screws. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 2.
2. NG : Repair or replace ground connections.
  
  Fig 1: Retightening Two Engine Ground Screws
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
RETIGHTEN HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1
Loosen and retighten heated oxygen sensor 1.

Fig 2: Retightening Heated Oxygen Sensor 1
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Tightening torque: 40 - 50 N.m (4.1 - 5.1 kg-m, 30 - 37 ft-lb)
1. : GO TO 3.
CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
1. Start engine and run it at idle.
2. Listen for an exhaust gas leak before three way catalyst (Manifold).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Three Way Catalyst
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OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 4.
2. NG : Repair or replace.
CHECK FOR INTAKE AIR LEAK
Listen for an intake air leak after the mass air flow sensor.

OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 5.
2. NG : Repair or replace.
CLEAR THE SELF-LEARNING DATA
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select "SELF-LEARNING CONT" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Clear the self-learning control coefficient by touching "CLEAR".
4. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.
  Is the 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0172 detected?
  
  Is it difficult to start engine?
  
  Fig 4: Displaying "SELF-LEARNING CONT" In "WORK SUPPORT" Mode
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Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector, and restart and run engine for at least 5 seconds at idle speed.
4. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
5. Make sure DTC P0102 is displayed.
6. Erase the DTC memory. Refer to "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ".
7. Make sure DTC P0000 is displayed.
8. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.
  Is the 1st trip DTC P0171 or P0172 detected?
  
  Is it difficult to start engine?
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Yes or No
1. Yes : Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC P0171 or DTC P0172 (Refer to DTC P0171, P0174 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION or DTC P0172, P0175 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION ).
2. No : GO TO 6.
CHECK HO2S1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 1 harness connector.
  Bank 1
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Harness Connector - Bank 1
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Bank 2
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Harness Connector - Bank 2
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal and HO2S1 terminal as follows. Refer to Wiring Diagram .
  
  Fig 8: Terminal Specification Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Continuity should exist.
4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to Wiring Diagram .
  
  Fig 9: Terminal Specification Chart
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Continuity should not exist.
5. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 7.
2. NG : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 8.
2. NG : Replace mass air flow sensor.
CHECK PCV VALVE
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 9.
2. NG : Replace PCV valve.
CHECK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 10.
2. NG : Replace malfunctioning heated oxygen sensor 1.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
1. : INSPECTION END