check engine light NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Workshop Manual

4 CHECK AIR CONTROL VALVE (POWER STEERING) OPERATION-I
1. Reconnect the ECM harness connector and IACV-AAC valve harness connector.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose connected to the air control valve (Power steering) at the intake air duct.
3. Start engine and let it idle.
4. Check vacuum hose for vacuum existence.
SEF162Z
Vacuum does not exist or slightly exist.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Replace air control valve (Power steering).
5 CHECK AIR CONTROL VALVE (POWER STEERING) OPERATION-II
Check the vacuum hose for vacuum existence when steering wheel is turned.
SEF162Z
Vacuum should exist.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 8.
NG©GO TO 6.
DTC P0505 IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE (IACV) Ð AUXILIARY AIR CONTROL
(AAC) VALVE
QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-381

SEF505V
Component DescriptionNJEC0287A closed throttle position switch and wide open throttle position
switch are built into the throttle position sensor unit. The wide open
throttle position switch is used only for A/T control.
When the throttle valve is in the closed position, the closed throttle
position switch sends a voltage signal to the ECM. The ECM only
uses this signal to open or close the EVAP canister purge control
valve when the throttle position sensor is malfunctioning.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NJEC0571Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
CLSD THL/P SW+Engine: IdleThrottle valve: Idle position ON
Throttle valve: Slightly open OFF
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNJEC0288Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
40 Y/PUThrottle position switch
(Closed position)[Engine is running]
+Accelerator pedal releasedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
+Accelerator pedal depressedApproximately 0V
On Board Diagnosis LogicNJEC0289
DTC No. Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P0510
0510+Battery voltage from the closed throttle position switch is
sent to ECM with the throttle valve opened.+Harness or connectors
(The closed throttle position switch circuit is
shorted.)
+Closed throttle position switch
+Throttle position sensor
SEF197Y
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNJEC0290CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds
before conducting the next test.
With CONSULT-II
1) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, wait at least 9 seconds and then
start engine.
DTC P0510 CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH (WHERE FITTED)QG
Component Description
EC-385

3) Select ªCLSD THL/P SWº in ªDATA MONITORº mode. If
ªCLSD THL/P SWº is not available, go to step 5.
4) Check the signal under the following conditions.
Condition Signal indication
Throttle valve: Idle position ON
Throttle valve: Slightly open OFF
If the result is NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-388.
If OK, go to following step.
5) Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
6) Drive the vehicle for at least 5 consecutive seconds under the
following condition.
THRTL POS SEN More than 2.3V
VHCL SPEED SE More than 4 km/h (2 MPH)
Selector lever Suitable position
Driving pattern Driving vehicle uphill (Increased engine load)
will help maintain the driving conditions
required for this test.
7) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-388.
SEF090X
Overall Function CheckNJEC0291Use this procedure to check the overall function of the closed
throttle position switch circuit. During this check, a 1st trip DTC
might not be confirmed.
Without CONSULT-II
1) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2) Check the voltage between ECM terminal 40 (Closed throttle
position switch signal) and ground under the following condi-
tions.
Condition Voltage
At idle Battery voltage
At 2,000 rpm Approximately 0V
3) If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-388.
DTC P0510 CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH (WHERE FITTED)QG
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-386

3 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+15A fuse
+Harness connectors E75, F36 (If so equipped)
+Harness for open or short between fuse and ECM relay
+ECM relay
+Harness for open or short between IACV-AAC and ECM relay.
©Repair harness or connectors, or replace fuse or ECM relay.
4 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between
ECM terminal 6 and IACV-AAC valve terminal 1,
ECM terminal 7 and IACV-AAC valve terminal 4,
ECM terminal 15 and IACV-AAC valve terminal 3,
ECM terminal 16 and IACV-AAC valve terminal 6.
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 5.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5 CHECK AIR CONTROL VALVE (POWER STEERING) OPERATION-I
1. Reconnect the ECM harness connector and IACV-AAC valve harness connector.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose connected to the air control valve (Power steering) at the intake air duct.
3. Start engine and let it idle.
4. Check vacuum hose for vacuum existence.
SEF162Z
Vacuum does not exist or slightly exist.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©Replace air control valve (Power steering).
IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE (IACV) Ð AUXILIARY AIR CONTROL
(AAC) VALVE
QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-516

16 CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-1
1. Stop engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Disconnect lighting switch connector.
4. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 50 and lighting switch connector terminal 10 under the following con-
ditions.
SEF619Y
5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 18.
NG©GO TO 17.
17 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors M63, F102
+Harness connectors M21, E106
+Joint connector-2
+Harness for open and short between ECM and lighting switch connector
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
18 CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-2
1. Stop engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Disconnect lighting switch connector.
4. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 50 and lighting switch connector terminal 9 under the following condi-
tions.
SEF627Y
5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 22.
NG©GO TO 19.
ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNALQG
Diagnostic Procedure Ð Load Signal Ð (Cont'd)
EC-587

19 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors M63, F102
+Harness connectors M79, E118
+Diode M110
+Joint connector-2
+Harness for open and short between ECM and lighting switch connector
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
20 CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Without Daytime Light system
1. Stop engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Disconnect lighting switch connector.
4. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 50 and lighting switch connector terminal 10 under the following con-
ditions.
SEF161Z
5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
With Daytime Light system
1. Stop engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Disconnect headlamp relay LH connector.
4. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 50 and headlamp relay LH connector terminal 3 under the following
conditions.
SEF445Z
5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 22.
NG©GO TO 21.
ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNALQG
Diagnostic Procedure Ð Load Signal Ð (Cont'd)
EC-588

21 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors M63, F102
+Harness connectors M159, F174
+Diode E177
+Harness for open and short between ECM and lighting switch connector
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
22 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-177.
©INSPECTION END
Diagnostic Procedure Ð Heater Control Panel
(Fan Switch) Ð
NJEC0585
1 CHECK CIRCUIT OVERALL FUNCTION
1. Start engine.
2. Heater fan motor switch ªONº.
3. Check voltage between ECM terminal 51 and ground under the following conditions.
SEF620Y
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©GO TO 2.
ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNALQG
Diagnostic Procedure Ð Load Signal Ð (Cont'd)
EC-589

at the bottom of the water level warning sensor located under
the fuel filter.
JEF377Y
3. Install the fuel filter, filter bracket, and protector assembly tem-
porarily. Then, drain the water by pumping the priming pump
with the filter standing straight.
+Extend the drain hose if necessary.
Water amount when the MI lights up:
65 - 100 m!(2.3 - 3.5 Imp fl oz)
CAUTION:
When the water is drained, the fuel is also drained. Use a pan,
etc. to avoid fuel adherence to the rubber parts such as the
engine mount insulator.
4. Tighten the water draining cock, then install the fuel filter, filter
bracket, protector assembly in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not over-tighten the water draining cock. This will damage
the cock thread, resulting in water or fuel leak.
5. Bleed air of the fuel filter. Refer to EC-625.
+Start engine and let it idle for at least one minute after
performing air bleeding.
6. Start the engine, then check that the MI goes off. (If water in
fuel filter sensor is equipped.)
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREYD
Fuel Filter (Cont'd)
EC-626

+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
SAT652J
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

Basic InspectionNJEC0632Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
+On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, set
lighting switch to the 1st position to light only small
lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem.
2. Check the current need for scheduled maintenance, especially for fuel filter and air cleaner filter. Refer to MA-6, ªPeri-
odic Maintenanceº.
3. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, or improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches, or cuts
SEF142I
4. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
©GO TO 2.
2 PREPARATION FOR CHECKING IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
Connect CONSULT-II to the data link connector.
Without CONSULT-II
Install diesel tacho tester to the vehicle.
©GO TO 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONYD
Basic Inspection
EC-641