NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

DTC and MI Detection LogicNJEC0626When a malfunction is detected, the malfunction (DTC) is stored in the ECM memory.
The MI will light up each time the ECM detects malfunction. For diagnostic items causing the MI to light up,
refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-596.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)NJEC0627HOW TO READ DTCNJEC0627S01The DTC can be read by the following methods.
Without CONSULT-II
ECM displays the DTC by a set of four digit numbers with MI illumination in the diagnostic test mode II (Self-
diagnostic results). Example: 0103, 0807, 1002, etc.
With CONSULT-II
CONSULT-II displays the DTC in ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode. Examples: P0115, P0571, P1202, etc.
These DTCs are prescribed by ISO15031-6.
(CONSULT-II also displays the malfunctioning component or system.)
+Output of the trouble code means that the indicated circuit has a malfunction. However, in the Mode
II it does not indicate whether the malfunction is still occurring or occurred in the past and returned
to normal.
CONSULT-II can identify them. Therefore, using CONSULT-II (if available) is recommended.
HOW TO ERASE DTCNJEC0627S02How to Erase DTC (With CONSULT-II)NJEC0627S02011. If the ignition switch stays ªONº after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch ªOFFº once. Wait at least
5 seconds and then turn it ªONº (engine stopped) again.
2. Touch ªENGINEº.
3. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº.
4. Touch ªERASEº. (The DTC in the ECM will be erased.)
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The emission related diagnostic information in the ECM can be erased by selecting ªERASEº in the ªSELF-
DIAG RESULTSº mode with CONSULT-II.
How to Erase DTC (Without CONSULT-II)NJEC0627S02021. If the ignition switch stays ªONº after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch ªOFFº once. Wait at least
5 seconds and then turn it ªONº (engine stopped) again.
2. Change the diagnostic test mode from Mode II to Mode I by using the data link connector. (See EC-629.)
The emission related diagnostic information in the ECM can be erased by changing the diagnostic test mode.
+If the battery is disconnected, the emission-related diagnostic information will be lost after approx.
24 hours.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
DTC and MI Detection Logic
EC-627

+Erasing the emission-related diagnostic information using CONSULT-II is easier and quicker than
switching the diagnostic test mode using the data link connector.
Malfunction Indicator (MI)
DESCRIPTIONNJEC0628
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The MI is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MI will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is a bulb check.
+If the MI does not light up, refer to EL-184, EL-189, ªWARNING LAMPSº or see EC-831.
2. When the engine is started, the MI should go off.
If the MI remains on, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.
If MI illuminates or blinks irregularly after starting engine, water may have accumulated in fuel filter.
Drain water from fuel filter. Refer to ªWATER DRAININGº, EC-625.
On Board Diagnostic System FunctionNJEC0628S01The on board diagnostic system has the following three functions.
Diagnostic Test
ModeKEY and ENG.
StatusFunction Explanation of Function
Mode I Ignition switch in
ON position
Engine stopped
BULB CHECK This function checks the MI bulb for damage (blown,
open circuit, etc.).
If the MI does not come on, check MI circuit. (See
EC-831.)
Engine running
MALFUNCTION
WARNINGThis is a usual driving condition. When ECM detects a
malfunction, the MI will light up to inform the driver that
a malfunction has been detected.
Mode II Ignition switch in
ON position
Engine stopped
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS This function allows DTCs to be read.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
Malfunction Indicator (MI)
EC-628

How to Switch Diagnostic Test ModesNJEC0628S02
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*1: EC-831 *2: EC-628 *3: EC-831
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-629

Diagnostic Test Mode I Ð Bulb CheckNJEC0628S03In this mode, the MI on the instrument panel should stay ON. If it remains OFF, check the bulb. Refer to EL-184,
EL-189, ªWARNING LAMPSº or see EC-831.
Diagnostic Test Mode I Ð Malfunction WarningNJEC0628S04
MI Condition
ON When the malfunction is detected or the ECM's CPU is malfunctioning.
OFF No malfunction.
Diagnostic Test Mode II Ð Self-diagnostic ResultsNJEC0628S05In this mode, DTC is indicated by the number of blinks of the MI as shown below.
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Long (0.6 second) blinking indicates the two LH digits of number and short (0.3 second) blinking indicates the
two RH digits of number. For example, the MI blinks 10 times for 6 seconds (0.6 sec x 10 times) and then it
blinks three times for about 1 second (0.3 sec x 3 times). This indicates the DTC ª1003º.
In this way, all the detected malfunctions are classified by their DTC numbers. The DTC ª0505º refers to no
malfunction. (See TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEX, EC-596.)
How to Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results)NJEC0628S06The DTC can be erased from the backup memory in the ECM when the diagnostic test mode is changed from
Diagnostic Test Mode II to Diagnostic Test Mode I. (Refer to ªHow to Switch Diagnostic Test Modesº, EC-629.)
+If the battery terminal is disconnected, the DTC will be lost from the backup memory within 24
hours.
+Be careful not to erase the stored memory before starting trouble diagnoses.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-630

Relationship Between MI, DTC, CONSULT-II and Driving PatternsNJEC0628S07
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*1: When a malfunction is detected,
MI will light up.
*2: When the same malfunction is
detected in two consecutive driv-
ing patterns, MI will stay lit up.
*3: MI will go off after vehicle is driven
three times without any malfunc-
tions.*4: When a malfunction is detected
for the first time, the DTC will be
stored in ECM.
*5: The DTC will not be displayed any
longer after vehicle is driven 40
times without the same malfunc-
tion. (The DTC still remain in
ECM.)*6: Other screens except SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC RESULTS & DATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) cannot
display the malfunction. DATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) can dis-
play the malfunction at the
moment it is detected.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-631

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CONSULT-IINJEC0629CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURENJEC0629S011. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
(Data link connector is located under the driver side dash
panel.)
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3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
5. Touch ªENGINEº.
6. Perform each diagnostic test mode according to each service
procedure.
For further information, see the CONSULT-II Operation
Manual.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II
EC-632

ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
=NJEC0629S02
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
SELF-DIAG
RESULTSDATA MONI-
TORACTIVE TEST
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUTEngine coolant temperature sensor X X
Vehicle speed sensor X X
Accelerator position sensor X X
Accelerator position switch X X
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) X X
Ignition switch (start signal) X
Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch (where fitted) X
Battery voltage X X
Mass air flow sensor X X
Stop lamp switch X X
OUTPUTGlow relayXX
EGR volume control valve X X
Cooling fan relay X X X
X: Applicable
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODENJEC0629S03Regarding items detected in ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode,
refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-596.
DATA MONITOR MODENJEC0629S04
Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
CKPS´RPM (TDC)
[rpm]jj+The engine speed computed from the
crankshaft position sensor (TDC) signal
is displayed.
CMPS´RPM´PUMP
[rpm]jj+The engine speed computed from the
pulse signal sent from electronic control
fuel injection pump is displayed.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ÉC] or [ÉF]
jj+The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the
engine coolant temperature sensor) is
displayed.+When the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine cool-
ant temperature determined by the
ECM is displayed.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]jj+The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is dis-
played.
FUEL TEMP SEN
[ÉC] or [ÉF]jj+The fuel temperature (sent from elec-
tronic control fuel injection pump) is dis-
played.
ACCEL POS SEN
[V]jj+The accelerator position sensor signal
voltage is displayed.
OFF ACCEL SW
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
accelerator position switch signal.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-633

Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
SPILL/V [ÉCA]
j+The control position of spill valve (sent
from electronic control fuel injection
pump) is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]
jj+The power supply voltage of ECM is
displayed.
P/N POSI SW*1
[ON/OFF] (where
fitted)jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
park/neutral position switch signal.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
starter signal.+After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
stop lamp switch signal.
BRAKE SW2
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
brake pedal position switch signal.
IGN SW
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch signal.
MAS AIR/FL SE [V]
jj+The signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor is displayed.+When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
INT/A VOLUME [mg/]+The intake air volume computed from
the mass air flow sensor signal is dis-
played.
F/CUT SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]
j+The [ON/OFF] condition from decelera-
tion fuel cut signal (sent from electronic
control fuel injection pump) is displayed.
OFF´´´Fuel is cut off.
ON´´´Fuel is not cut off.
GLOW RLY
[ON/OFF]j+The glow relay control condition (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input
signal) is displayed.
COOLING FAN
[LOW/HI/OFF]
j+Indicates the control condition of the
cooling fans (determined by ECM
according to the input signal).
+LOW ... Operates at low speed.
HI ... Operates at high speed.
OFF ... Stopped.
BARO SEN [kPa]
jj+The barometric pressure (determined
by the signal voltage from the baromet-
ric pressure sensor built into the ECM)
is displayed.
EGR VOL CON/V
[step]
j+Indicates the EGR volume control value
computed by the ECM according to the
input signals.
+The opening becomes larger as the
value increases.
*1: On models not equipped with park/neutral position (PNP) switch, ªOFFº is always displayed regardless of gear shift position.
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-634

ACTIVE TEST MODENJEC0629S05
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
COOLING FAN+Ignition switch: ON
+Operate the cooling fan at
ªLOWº, ªHIº speed and turn
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves at ªLOWº, ªHIº
speed and stops.+Harness and connector
+Cooling fan motor
+Cooling fan relay
EGR VOL
CONT/V+Ignition switch: ON
+Change EGR volume control
valve opening step using CON-
SULT-II.EGR volume control valve makes
an operating sound.+Harness and connector
+EGR volume control valve
GLOW RLY+Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
+Turn the glow relay ªONº and
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound.Glow relay makes the operating
sound.+Harness and connector
+Glow relay
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REAL TIME DIAGNOSIS IN DATA MONITOR MODENJEC0629S06CONSULT-II has two kinds of triggers and they can be selected by
touching ªSETTINGº in ªDATA MONITORº mode.
1) ªAUTO TRIGº (Automatic trigger):
+The malfunction will be identified on the CONSULT-II screen in
real time.
In other words, DTC will be displayed if the malfunction is
detected by ECM.
At the moment a malfunction is detected by ECM, ªMONITORº
in ªDATA MONITORº screen is changed to ªRecording Data ...
xx%º as shown at left, and the data after the malfunction detec-
tion is recorded. Then when the percentage reached 100%,
ªREAL-TIME DIAGº screen is displayed. If ªSTOPº is touched
on the screen during ª Recording Data ... xx%º, ªREAL-TIME
DIAGº screen is also displayed.
The recording time after the malfunction detection and the
recording speed can be changed by ªTRIGGER POINTº and
ªRecording Speedº. Refer to CONSULT-II OPERATION
MANUAL.
2) ªMANU TRIGº (Manual trigger):
+DTC will not be displayed automatically on CONSULT-II screen
even though a malfunction is detected by ECM.
DATA MONITOR can be performed continuously even though
a malfunction is detected.
Use these triggers as follows:
1) ªAUTO TRIGº
+While trying to detect the DTC by performing the ªDTC Confir-
mation Procedureº, be sure to select to ªDATA MONITOR
(AUTO TRIG)º mode. You can confirm the malfunction at the
moment it is detected.
+While narrowing down the possible causes, CONSULT-II
should be set in ªDATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)º mode, espe-
cially in case the incident is intermittent.
When you are inspecting the circuit by gently shaking (or twist-
ing) the suspicious connectors, components and harness in
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-635

the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, the moment a malfunction
is found the DTC will be displayed. Refer to GI-22, ªIncident
Simulation Testsº.
2) ªMANU TRIGº
+If the malfunction is displayed as soon as ªDATA MONITORº
is selected, reset CONSULT-II to ªMANU TRIGº. By selecting
ªMANU TRIGº you can monitor and store the data. The data
can be utilized for further diagnosis, such as a comparison with
the value for the normal operating condition.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-636