Ignition system NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Workshop Manual

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CONSULT-II=NJEC0034CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURENJEC0034S011. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect ªCONSULT-IIº to data link connector.
(Data link connector is located under lower dash panel near
the fuse box cover.)
PBR455D
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
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5. Touch ªENGINEº.
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6. Perform each diagnostic test mode according to each service
procedure.
For further information, see the GI-35 regarding CONSULT-II.
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CONSULT-II
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ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
NJEC0034S02
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
D ATA
MONI-
TORD ATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STA-
TUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUTCamshaft position sensor
(PHASE)XEngine
speed
XEngine
speed
XEngine
speed
X
Crankshaft position sensor
(POS)X*3
Mass air flow sensor X X X
Engine coolant temperature
sensorXXXXX
Heated oxygen sensor 1
(front)X X X X*3 X*3
Heated oxygen sensor 2
(rear)X*3 X X X*3 X*3
Vehicle speed sensorXXXX
Throttle position sensor X X X
Fuel tank temperature sensor X X
EGR temperature sensor*4 X*3 X X
Intake air temperature sensor X*3 X X X
Knock sensor X
Ignition switch (start signal) X X
Closed throttle position
switch*4X*3 X X
Closed throttle position switch
(throttle position sensor sig-
nal)XX
Air conditioner switch X X
Refrigerant pressure sensor X X
Park/Neutral position (PNP)
switchX*3 X X
Power steering oil pressure
switchXX
Electrical load X X
Heater fan switch X X
Battery voltage X X
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-84

ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
D ATA
MONI-
TORD ATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STA-
TUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUT-
PUTInjectors X X X
Power transistor (Ignition tim-
ing)X*3
(misfire)XXX
IACV-AAC valve X X*3 X X X
Intake valve timing control
solenoid valveXXX
EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valveX*3 X X X
Air conditioner relay X X
Fuel pump relay X X X X
EGR volume control valve*4 X*3 X X X X*3
Heated oxygen sensor 1
heater (front)X*3 X X X*3
Heated oxygen sensor 2
heater (rear)X*3 X X X*3
Cooling fan X X X
Swirl control valve control
solenoid valve*4X*3 X X X
Calculated load value X X X
X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-II screen in freeze frame data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to EC-61, EC-72.
*3: Not applicable for models without Euro-OBD system
*4: If so equipped
FUNCTIONNJEC0034S03
Diagnostic test mode Function
Work supportThis mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the
indications on the CONSULT-II unit.
Self-diagnostic resultsSelf-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame
data can be read and erased quickly.*1
Data monitor Input/Output data in the ECM can be read.
Data monitor (spec)Input/Output specifications of the basic fuel schedule, AFM, A/F feedback control value and the
other data monitor items can be read.
Active testDiagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also
shifts some parameters in a specified range.
DTC and SRT confirmation The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/result can be confirmed.
ECM part number ECM part numbers can be read.
*1 The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
1) Diagnostic trouble codes
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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2) 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
3) Freeze frame data
4) 1st trip freeze frame data
5) System readiness test (SRT) codes
6) Test values
7) Distance traveled while MI is activated.
8) Others
WORK SUPPORT MODENJEC0034S04
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
TP SW/TP SEN IDLE POSI ADJ+FOLLOW THE BASIC INSPECTION INSTRUCTION IN
THE SERVICE MANUAL.When adjusting the idle throttle
position
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE+FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING ªSTARTº
DURING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN+THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM.When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT+THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL
COEFFICIENT.When clear the coefficient of self-
learnign control value
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*+IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGNITION TIMING ADJ*+IDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition tim-
ing
After adjustment, confirm target
ignition timing with a timing light.
+If once the ªTARGET IDLE
RPM ADJº has been done, the
Idle Air Volume Learning proce-
dure will not be completed.
*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC MODENJEC0034S05DTC and 1st Trip DTCNJEC0034S0501Regarding items of ªDTC and 1st trip DTCº, refer to
ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-10.
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame DataNJEC0034S0502
Freeze frame data
item*Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]+Engine Control component part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as ªPXXXXº. (Refer to
ªAlphabetical & P No. Index for DTCº, EC-10.)
FUEL SYS-B1+ªFuel injection system statusº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
+One mode in the following is displayed.
ªMODE 2º: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
ªMODE 3º: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enrichment)
ªMODE 4º: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
ªMODE 5º: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
CAL/LD VALUE [%]+The calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP [ÉC]
or [ÉF]+The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L-FUEL TRIM-B1 [%]+ªLong-term fuel trimº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
+The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule
than short-term fuel trim.
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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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.
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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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.
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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.)
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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.)
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5. Perform each diagnostic mode according to each service pro-
cedure.
For further information, see the GST Operation Manual of the
tool maker.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONQG
Generic Scan Tool (GST)
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