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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK VACUUM HOSE 

    Check vacuum hose for clogging, cracks or improper connection.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK (With CONSULT-II): GO TO 2.
    2. OK (Without CONSULT-II): GO TO  3.
    3. NG: Repair or replace vacuum hose.
    Fig 1: Checking Vacuum Hose For Clogging, Cracks Or Improper Connection
    G00742195Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK EGRC-SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Turn EGRC-solenoid valve "ON" and "OFF" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II and check operating sound.

      Clicking noise should be heard. 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  5.
    2. NG: GO TO  4.
    Fig 2: Reading "EGRC SOL/V" In "ACTIVE TEST" Mode
    G00742196Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK EGRC-SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EGRC-solenoid valve harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check operating sound of the solenoid valve when disconnecting and reconnecting EGRC-solenoid valve harness connector. (The DTC or the 1st trip DTC for the EGRC-solenoid valve will be displayed, however, ignore it.)

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  6.
    2. NG: GO TO 4.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E43, M65
    • Harness connectors M59, F27
    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E49
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between fuse and EGRC-solenoid valve
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and EGRC-solenoid valve
      1. : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK EGRC-SOLENOID VALVE 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Perform "EGRC SOLENOID VALVE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode.
    2. Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the following conditions.
      Fig 3: Reading "EGRC SOLENOID VALVE" in "ACTIVE TEST" Mode
      G00742198Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 4: Reference Data
      G00742197Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  7.
    2. NG: Replace EGRC-solenoid valve.
  6. CHECK EGRC-SOLENOID VALVE 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the following conditions.
      Fig 5: Checking Air Passage Continuity And Operation Delay Time
      G00742200Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 6: Reference Data
      G00742199Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 7.
    2. NG: Replace EGRC-solenoid valve.
  7. CHECK EGR VALVE 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 8.
    2. NG: Replace EGR valve.
  8. CHECK EGRC-BPT VALVE 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 9.
    2. NG: Replace EGRC-BPT valve.
  9. CHECK EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 10.
    2. NG: Replace EGR temperature sensor.
  10. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    1. : INSPECTION END