NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual
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Freeze frame data
item*Description
S-FUEL TRIM-B1 [%]+ªShort-term fuel trimº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
+The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel
schedule.
ENGINE SPEED
[rpm]+The engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VEHICL SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]+The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
ABSOL TH´P/S [%]+The throttle valve opening angle at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]+The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE [ÉC]
or [ÉF]+The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODENJEC0034S06
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]jj+Indicates the engine speed computed from
the POS signal of the crankshaft position
sensor.+Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
+If the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal
value may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]jj+The signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor is displayed.+When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]+ªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board correc-
tion.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]j+Indicates the mean value of the air-fuel
ratio feedback correction factor per cycle.+When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
+This data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control.
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 tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-
circuited, ECM enters fail-safe
mode. The engine coolant tempera-
ture determined by the ECM is dis-
played.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]jj+The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 1 (front) is displayed.
HO2S2 (B1) [V]j+The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 (rear) is displayed.
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]j+Display of heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
signal during air-fuel ratio feedback control:
RICH ... means the mixture became ªrichº,
and control is being affected toward a
leaner mixture.
LEAN ... means the mixture became ªleanº,
and control is being affected toward a rich
mixture.+After turning ON the ignition switch,
ªRICHº is displayed until air-fuel
mixture ratio feedback control
begins.
+When the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continuously.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-87
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Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]j+Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
signal:
RICH ... means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN ... means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively large.+When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]jj+The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]j+The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
THRTL POS SEN [V]jj+The throttle position sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]*+The fuel temperature judged from the fuel
tank temperature sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]j+The intake air temperature determined by
the signal voltage of the intake air tempera-
ture sensor is indicated.
EGR TEMP SEN [V]*jj+The signal voltage of the EGR temperature
sensor is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
starter signal.+After starting the engine, [OFF] is
displayed regardless of the starter
signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] computed
by ECM according to the throttle position
sensor signal.
CLSD THL/P SW
[ON/OFF]*j+Indicates mechanical contact [ON/OFF]
condition of the closed throttle position
switch.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air con-
ditioner switch as determined by the air
conditioning signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the PNP
switch signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the power
steering oil pressure switch determined by
the power steering oil pressure switch sig-
nal.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]jj+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the elec-
trical load signal and/or lighting switch.
ON ... rear defogger is operating and/or
lighting switch is on.
OFF ... rear defogger is not operating and
lighting switch is not on.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]j+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition
switch.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF]j+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
heater fan switch.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]j+Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input signals.+When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain computed value is indicated.
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-88
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Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
IGN TIMING [BTDC]j+Indicates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]+ªCalculated load valueº indicates the value
of the current airflow divided by peak air-
flow.
ABSOL TH.P/S [%]+ªAbsolute throttle position sensorº indicates
the throttle opening computed by ECM
according to the signal voltage of the
throttle position sensor.
MASS AIRFLOW
[gm/s]+Indicates the mass airflow computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of the
mass air flow sensor.
IACV-AAC/V [step]j+Indicates the IACV-AAC valve control value
computed by ECM according to the input
signals.
PURG VOL C/V [%]+Indicates the EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve computed by the
ECM according to the inpuct signals.
+The opening becomes larger as the value
increases.
EGR VOL CON/V
[step]*j+Indicates the EGR volume control valve
computed by the ECM according to the
input signals.
+The opening becomes larger as the value
increases.
SWRL CONT S/V
[ON/OFF]*+The control condition of the swirl control
valve control solenoid valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signals) is indi-
cated.
+ON ... Swirl control valve is closed.
OFF ... Swirl control valve is opened.
INT/V SOL-B1
[ON/OFF]+The control condition of the valve timing
solenoid valve (determined by ECM accord-
ing to the input signal) is indicated.
ON ... Intake valve timing control operating
OFF ... Intake valve timing control not oper-
ating
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF]j+Indicates the air conditioner relay control
condition determined by ECM according to
the input signals.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF]j+Indicates the fuel pump relay control condi-
tion determined by ECM according to the
input signals.
COOLING FAN
[ON/OFF]j+Indicates [ON/OFF] control condition of the
cooling fan determined by ECM according
to the input signals.
HO2S1 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated oxy-
gen sensor 1 heater (front) determined by
ECM according to the input signals.
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]+Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated oxy-
gen sensor 2 heater (rear) determined by
ECM according to the input signals.
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-89
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Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
IDL A/V LEARN+Display the condition of idle air volume
learning
YET ... Idle air volume learning has not
been performed yet.
CMPLT ... Idle air volume learning has
already been performed successfully.
INCMP ... Idle air volume learning has not
been performed successfully.
TRVL AFTER MIL
[km] or [Mile]+Distance traveled while MI is activated
VOLTAGE [V]+Voltage measured by the voltage probe.
PULSE
[msec] or [Hz] or [%]+Pulse width, frequency or duty cycle mea-
sured by the pulse probe.+Only ª#º is displayed if item is
unable to be measured.
+Figures with ª#ºs are temporary
ones. They are the same figures as
an actual piece of data which was
just previously measured.
*: If so equipped
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODENJEC0034S11
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]jj+The signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor specification is displayed.+When the engine is running, speci-
fication range is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]+ªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board correc-
tion.+When the engine is running, speci-
fication range is indicated.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]j+Indicates the mean value of the air-fuel
ratio feedback correction factor per cycle.+When the engine is running, speci-
fication range is indicated.
+This data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control.
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ACTIVE TEST MODENJEC0034S07
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJECTION+Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
+Change the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.+Harness and connector
+Fuel injectors
+Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
IGNITION TIMING+Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
+Timing light: Set
+Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.+ªIdle Air Volume Leaningº (Refer
to EC-57.)
+Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE)
+Crankshaft position sensor
(POS)
+Engine component parts and
installing conditions
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
IACV-AAC/V
OPENING+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Change the IACV-AAC valve
opening steps using CONSULT-
II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening steps.+Harness and connector
+IACV-AAC valve
POWER BAL-
ANCE+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Air conditioner switch ªOFFº
+Shift lever ªNº
+Cut off each injector signal one
at a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.+Harness and connector
+Compression
+Injectors
+Power transistor
+Spark plugs
+Ignition coils
COOLING FAN+Ignition switch: ON
+Turn the cooling fan ªONº and
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves and stops.+Harness and connector
+Cooling fan motor
ENG COOLANT
TEMP+Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
+Change the engine coolant tem-
perature indication using CON-
SULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.+Harness and connector
+Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
+Fuel injectors
FUEL PUMP
RELAY+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
+Turn the fuel pump relay ªONº
and ªOFFº using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.+Harness and connector
+Fuel pump relay
EGR VOL
CONT/V
(If so equipped)+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Change the EGR volume control
valve opening step using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening step.+Harness and connector
+EGR volume control valve
VALVE TIMING
SOL+Ignition switch: ON
+Turn intake valve timing control
solenoid valve ªONº and ªOFFº
using CONSULT-II and listen for
operating sound.Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve makes an operating sound.+Harness and connector
+Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve
SWIRL CONT
S O L VA LV E
(If so equipped)+Ignition switch: ON
+Turn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with CONSULT-II and lis-
ten for operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.+Harness and connector
+Solenoid valve
PURG VOL
CONT/V+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
+Change the EVAP canister
purge volume control solenoid
valve opening percent using
CONSULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening percent.+Harness and connector
+EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve
DTC AND SRT CONFIRMATION MODENJEC0034S08This mode is not available for models without Euro-OBD system.
SRT STATUS ModeNJEC0034S0801For details, refer to ªSYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODEº,
EC-62.
SRT Work Support ModeNJEC0034S0803This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT
while monitoring the SRT status.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-91
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DTC Work Support ModeNJEC0034S0802
TEST MODE TEST ITEM CONDITION REFERENCE PAGE
HEATED OXYGEN SEN-
SOR 1 (FRONT)HO2S1 (B1) P0130
Refer to corresponding
trouble diagnosis for
DTC.EC-216
HO2S1 (B1) P0131 EC-224
HO2S1 (B1) P0132 EC-230
HO2S1 (B1) P0133 EC-236
HEATED OXYGEN SEN-
SOR 2 (REAR)HO2S2 (B1) P0137 EC-258
HO2S2 (B1) P0138 EC-267
HO2S2 (B1) P0139 EC-275
EGR SYSTEM
(If so equipped)EGR SYSTEM P0400 EC-343
EGR SYSTEM P1402 EC-425
SEF705Y
SEF707X
REAL TIME DIAGNOSIS IN DATA MONITOR MODE
(RECORDING VEHICLE DATA)
NJEC0034S10CONSULT-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/1st trip DTC and malfunction item 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/1st trip DTC and malfunction item will not be displayed
automatically on CONSULT-II screen even though a malfunc-
tion 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/1st trip DTC by performing the
ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, be sure to select to ªDATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)º mode. You can confirm the malfunc-
tion 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.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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When you are inspecting the circuit by gently shaking (or twist-
ing) the suspicious connectors, components and harness in
the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, the moment a malfunction
is found the DTC/1st trip 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.
SEF714Y
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-93
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SEF139P
Generic Scan Tool (GST)=NJEC0035DESCRIPTIONNJEC0035S01Generic Scan Tool (OBDII scan tool) complying with ISO15031-4
has 9 different functions explained on the next page.
ISO9141 is used as the protocol.
The name ªGSTº or ªGeneric Scan Toolº is used in this service
manual.
SEF094Y
GST INSPECTION PROCEDURENJEC0035S021. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect ªGSTº to data link connector. (Data link connector is
located under lower dash panel near the fuse box cover.)
SEF398S
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Enter the program according to instruction on the screen or in
the operation manual.
(*: Regarding GST screens in this section, sample screens are
shown.)
SEF416S
5. Perform each diagnostic mode according to each service pro-
cedure.
For further information, see the GST Operation Manual of the
tool maker.
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Generic Scan Tool (GST)
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FUNCTIONNJEC0035S03
Diagnostic test mode Function
MODE 1 READINESS TESTSThis mode gains access to current emission-related data values, including analog
inputs and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, distance traveled while MI is activated
and system status information.
MODE 2 (FREEZE DATA)This mode gains access to emission-related data value which were stored by ECM
during the freeze frame. (For details, refer to ªFreeze Frame Dataº, EC-86.)
MODE 3 DTCsThis mode gains access to emission-related power train trouble codes which were
stored by ECM.
MODE 4 CLEAR DIAG INFOThis mode can clear all emission-related diagnostic information. This includes:
+Clear number of diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 1)
+Clear diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 3)
+Clear trouble code for freeze frame data (MODE 1)
+Clear freeze frame data (MODE 2)
+Reset status of system monitoring test (MODE 1)
+Clear on board monitoring test results (MODE 6 and 7)
MODE 6 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode accesses the results of on board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific
components/systems that are not continuously monitored.
MODE 7 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode enables the off board test drive to obtain test results for emission-related
powertrain components/systems that are continuously monitored during normal driving
conditions.
MODE 8 Ð This mode is not applicable on this vehicle.
MODE 9 (CALIBRATION ID)This mode enables the off-board (External test equipment) to request specific vehicle
information such as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Calibration IDs.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
Generic Scan Tool (GST) (Cont'd)
EC-95
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MEF036D
SEF233G
SEF234G
IntroductionNJEC0036The engine has an ECM to control major systems such as fuel
control, ignition control, idle air control system, etc. The ECM
accepts input signals from sensors and instantly drives actuators.
It is essential that both input and output signals are proper and
stable. At the same time, it is important that there are no problems
such as vacuum leaks, fouled spark plugs, or other problems with
the engine.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a problem that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this
case, careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the
replacement of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the problems. A road
test with CONSULT-II (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the ªWork Flowº on EC-98.
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such problems, espe-
cially intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and
under what conditions they occur. A ªDiagnostic Worksheetº like the
example on next page should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for ªconventionalº problems first.
This will help troubleshoot driveability problems on an electronically
controlled engine vehicle.
SEF907L
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETNJEC0036S01There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction
of engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can make
trouble-shooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a problem. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a
customer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one on the next page in order
to organize all the information for troubleshooting.
Some conditions may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to
come on steady or blink and DTC to be detected.
Example:
Vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the engine to misfire.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONQG
EC-96