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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.

      Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

      Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
      G02527162Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. RETIGHTEN AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 

    Loosen and retighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.

    Fig 2: Retightening Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1
    G02527163Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tightening torque: 40 - 60 N-m (4.1 - 6.1 kg-m, 30 - 44 ft-lb) 

    • : GO TO 3.
  3. 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 P0172 or P0175 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

      Fig 3: Consult II Work Support Screen
      G02527164Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    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.
    4. Restart engine and let it idle for at least 3 seconds.
    5. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
    6. Make sure DTC P0102 is displayed.
    7. Erase the DTC memory. Refer to "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ".
    8. Make sure DTC P0000 is displayed.
    9. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

      Is the 1st trip DTC P0172 or P0175 detected? 

      Is it difficult to start engine? 

      Fig 4: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Harness Connector
      G02527165Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Yes or No 

  4. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting A/F Sensor 1 Harness Connector
      G02527166Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check harness connector for water.

      Water should not exit. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Repair or replace harness connector.
  5. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between A/F sensor 1 terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

      Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between A/F Sensor 1 Terminal 3 And Ground
      G02527167Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  7.
    • NG: GO TO 6.
  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E21, F34
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E122
    • 15A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between A/F sensor 1 and fuse
      • : Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  7. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Fig 7: Terminals Chart For Checking Continuity
      G02527168Courtesy 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 8: Terminals Chart For Checking Continuity To Ground
      G02527169Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Continuity should not exist. 

    5. Also check harness for 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.
  8. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 HEATER 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 9.
    • NG: Replace A/F sensor 1.
  9. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: Replace A/F sensor 1.
    • NG: Repair or replace.