Diagnosis Procedure

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CHECK OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
1. Start engine.
2. Check oil pressure warning lamp and confirm it is not illuminated.
  OK or NG
  
  OK: GO TO 2.
  
  NG: Go to "INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
  Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Body Ground Screws
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  OK or NG
  
  OK: GO TO 3.
  
  NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Intake Valve Timing Control System Components
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between intake valve timing control position sensor terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
  Voltage: Battery voltage
  
  Fig 4: Checking Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor Power Supply Circuit Voltage
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  OK or NG
  
  OK: GO TO 5.
  
  NG: GO TO 4.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E2, F32
- Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and ECM
- Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and IPDM E/R
  : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check harness continuity between intake valve timing control position sensor 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 for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and ground
  : Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between the following;
  ECM terminal 72 and intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 1) terminal 2 or ECM terminal 53 and intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 2) 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 INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 9.

NG: Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control position sensor. Refer to INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR (LH) .
CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Reconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Intake Valve Timing Control System Components
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminal 2 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
  Voltage: Battery voltage
  
  Fig 6: Checking Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Power Supply Circuit Voltage
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  OK or NG
  
  OK: GO TO 11.
  
  NG: GO TO 10.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E2, F32
- Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and IPDM E/R.
  : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between the following;
  ECM terminal 10 and intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 1) terminal 1 or ECM terminal 11 and intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 2) terminal 1.
  
  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 12.
  
  NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 13.

NG: Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL .
CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 14.

NG: Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE)
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 15.

NG: Replace malfunctioning camshaft position sensor (PHASE). Refer to INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR (LH) .
CHECK CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
Check accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft sprocket. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 16.

NG: Remove debris and clean the signal pick-up cutout of camshaft sprocket. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check service records for any recent repairs that may cause timing chain misaligned.

Are there any service records that may cause timing chain misaligned?

Yes or No

Yes: Check timing chain installation. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

No: GO TO 17.
CHECK LUBRICATION CIRCUIT
Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 18.

NG: Clean lubrication line.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "HOW TO CHECK TERMINAL " and "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

INSPECTION END