engine NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Service Manual

•

Check
thefollowing.
• Harness connectors

@,@

• 10A fuse
• Harness continuity
between EGRvalve
&

EVAP canister purge
control solenoid valve
and fuse

If
NG, repair harness or
connectors.

NG
OK

CHECK
POWER SUPPLY.
1) Stop engine.
2) Disconnect EGRvalve
&
EVAP canis-
ter purge control solenoid valvehar-
ness connector.
3) Turn ignition switch"ON".
4) Check voltage between terminal
@

and ground.

Voltage: Batteryvoltage
SEF488Q

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TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
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EGR Valve andEVAP Canister PurgeControl
Solenoid Valve(Cont'd)

@

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ECM
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ForAustralia

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Except forAustralia CHECK
OUTPUT SIGNALCIRCUIT.
1) Turn ignition switch"OFF".

SEF238R
2)Disconnect ECMharness connector.
3) Check harness continuity between
ECM terminal Gillor
@
andter-
minal
G).
Continuity shouldexist. NG

Repair harness orcon-
nectors.

OK

CHECK COMPONENT
(EGR valve
&
EVAP canister purgecon-
trol solenoid valve).
Refer to"COMPONENT INSPECTION".
NG

Replace EGRvalve
&

EVAP canister purgecon-
trol solenoid valve.

OK

Disconnect andreconnect harnesscon-
nectors inthe circuit. Thenretest.
Trouble isnot fixed.
Check ECMpinterminals fordamage
or the connection ofECM harness con-
nector. Reconnect ECMharness con-
nector andretest.
INSPECTION END

EC-187

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Rich- Idealratio _
Lean
Mixlure ratio
SEF288D
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Zirconia
tube SEF406H
TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
Heated Oxygen Sensor(H02S)(Cont'd)

The heated oxygen sensorisplaced intotheexhaust manifold.
It detects theamount ofoxygen inthe exhaust gascompared
to the outside air.The heated oxygen sensorhasaclosed-end
tube made ofceramic zirconia. Thezirconia generates voltage
from approximately 1Vinricher conditions to
av
inleaner con-
ditions. Theheated oxygen sensorsignalissent tothe ECM.
The ECM adjusts theinjection pulseduration toachieve the
ideal air-fuel ratio.Theideal air-fuel ratiooccurs neartherad-
ical change from1Vto
av.

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Healerpad
Isolalion
bearing

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•MIXTURE RATIOTEST.
ACCELERATE TO2000
RPM AND HOLD THEN
TOUCH START

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1800
20002200

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START

SEF815L

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MONITOR
*

NO FAIL

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CMPS.RPM (REF)2000rpm
MIR FICMNT RICH
DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE
RECORD
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- CHECK-

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SEF522Q
INSPECTION
START
CHECK OXYGEN SENSORCIRCUIT.
1) Start engine andwarm itup suffi-
ciently.

(F.i\
2)Perform "MIXTURE RATIO
~ TEST"in"FUNCTION TEST"
mode withCONSULT.

OR

(F.i\
2)Make surethat"M/R
FIC

~ MNT"in"DATA MONITOR"
mode indicates "RICH"and
"LEAN" periodically more
than 5times during 10 sec-
onds at2,000 rpm.

OR

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2)Stop engine andsetECM
~ Diagnostic TestMode
/I

(Heated oxygensensormoni-
tor).
3) Restart engineandrunitat
about 2,000rpmforabout 2
minutes underno-load.
4) Keep engine speedat2,000
rpm andmake surethatthe
malfunction indicatorlampon
the instrument panelgoeson
and offmore than5times dur-
ing 10seconds.

NG

@
OK

INSPECTION END

Malfunction indicator
lamp SEF051PA
EC-191

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1

CHECK INPUTSIGNAL CIRCUIT. NG
Repair harness orcon-
1. Stop engine.
--.

nectors.
2. Disconnect ECMharness connector
and heated oxygen sensorharness
connector.
3. Check harness continuity between
ECM terminal
@
or
@
and terminal

@.

Continuity shouldexist.
If OK, check harness forshort.

1
0K
CHECK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR OK
Goto"CHECK
HEATER CIRCUIT.
--.

COMPONENT".
1. Reconnect harnessconnectors.
2. Start engine.
3. Check voltage between ECMterminal

@
(ForEurope andIsrael) or
@

(For Australia AfTmodels) and
ground withCONSULTor tester
under thefollowing conditions.
Voltage:
Engine speedisbelow 3,200rpm
Approximately OV
Engine speedisabove 3,200rpm
Battery voltage
NG

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CHECK POWER SUPPLY. NG
Check thefollowing.
1. Stop engine.
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•Harness connectors
2. Disconnect heatedoxygen sensor

aD,@

harness connector. •10A fuse
3. Turn ignition switch"ON".
•Harness foropen or
4. Check voltage between terminal
@
shortbetween heated
and ground. oxygensensorand
Voltage: Batteryvoltage fuse
If NG, repair harness or
OK connectors.
CHECK OUTPUT SIGNALCIRCUIT. NG
Repair harness orcon-
1. Turn ignition switch"OFF".
-----...

nectors.
2. Disconnect ECMharness connector.
3, Check harness continuity between
terminal
G)
and ECM terminal
@

(For Europe andIsrael) orGill (For
Australia
AfT
models) .
Continuity shouldexist.
If OK, check harness forshort.

t
OK

SEF180R
SEF646P
SEF181R

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ForAustralia NTmodels

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ForEurope andIsrael

TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
Heated Oxygen Sensor(H02S) (Cont'd)
@
~
~

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Il
ECM
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For Europe andIsrael, andGA15DE.L.J
engine models
Engineground
@,
@

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Power steering",
fluid reservoir __\ ~

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EC-192

TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS

Heated Oxygen Sensor(H02S)(Cont'd)

@

Loosen andretighten engineground
screws.

OK

CHECK COMPONENT
(Heated oxygensensorheater).
Refer to"COMPONENT INSPECTION"
below.

OK

Disconnect andreconnect harnesscon-
ne~tors inthe circuit. Thenretest.
Trouble isnot fixed.
Check ECMpinterminals fordamage
or the connection ofECM harness con-
nector. Reconnect ECMharness con-
nector andretest.
Troubleisnot fixed.
Replace heatedoxygen sensor.

COMPONENT INSPECTION NG

Replace heatedoxygen
sensor.

•

DISCONNECT
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SEF586Q
Heated
oxygen sensorheater

Check resistance betweenterminals
@
and
CD.

Resistance: 2.3-4.3Q at25°C (77°F)

Check continuity betweenterminals @and
CD,
@
and @.

Continuity shouldnotexist.

If NG, replace theheated oxygen sensor.
CAUTION:

• Discard anyoxygen sensorwhichhasbeen dropped from
a height ofmore than0.5m(19.7 in)onto ahard surface
such asaconcrete floor;useanew one.

EC-193

TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
Oxygen Sensor(02S)(Cont'd)

The 028 isplaced intotheexhaust manifold. Itdetects the
amount ofoxygen inthe exhaust gascompared tothe outside
air. The sensor hasaclosed-end tubemade ofceramic zirco-
nia. The zirconia generates voltagefromapproximately 1Vin
richer conditions toOV inleaner conditions. Thesensor signal
is sent tothe ECM. TheECM adjusts theinjection pulsedura-
tion toachieve theideal air-fuel ratio.Theideal air-fuel ratio
occurs neartheradical change from1VtoOV.

r

Connector
Isolation bushing
Contact plate
Oxygen
sensor
Louver
Zirconia tube
Holder AEC854

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0-

'5

o

o

Rich --- Idealratio
Mixture ratio_
Lean
SEF288D

m
•MIXTURE RATIOTEST.
ACCELERATE TO2CXXJ
RPM AND HOLD THEN
TOUCH START
~
1800 2CXXJ2200

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NEXT

II
START

SEF815L

m
1;{MONITOR 1;{NO FAIL
D
CMPS.RPM (REF)
2000rpm
MIR FICMNT RICH
RECORD \ I/

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- CHECK-

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SEF522Q DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE
INSPECTION START
CHECK OXYGEN SENSORCIRCUIT.
1. Start engine andwarm itup suffi-
ciently.

(F.i\
2.Perform "MIXTURE RATIO
~ TEST"in"FUNCTION TEST"
mode withCONSULT.

OR

(F.i\
2.Make surethat"M/R FIC

\..!!J
MNT"in"DATA MONITOR"
mode indicates "RICH"and
"LEAN" periodically more
than 5times during 10sec-
onds at2,000 rpm.

OR

~ 2.Stop engine and'set ECM
~ Diagnostic TestMode II(Oxy-
gen sensor monitor).
3. Restart engineandrunitat
about 2,000rpmforabout 2
minutes underno-load.
4. Keep engine speedat2,000
rpm andmake surethatthe
malfunction indicatorlampon
the instrument panelgoeson
and offmore than5times dur-
ing 10seconds.
NG

@
OK
INSPECTION END
Malfunction indicator
lamp SEF051PA
EC-196

•

Repair
harness orcon-
nectors.

NG
OK

Loosen andretighten engineground
screws. CHECK
INPUTSIGNAL CIRCUIT.
1. Stop engine.
2. Disconnect ECMharness connector
and oxygen sensorharness connec-
tor.
3. Check harness continuity between
ECM terminal
@
or
@
and terminal

CD.

Continuity shouldexist.

If OK, check harness forshort.

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@

TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
Oxygen Sensor(02S)(Conl'd)
@

~Io

ECM
19'
CONNECTOR
II

46 19

II

OK

Disconnect andreconnect harnesscon-
nectors inthe circuit. Thenretest.

@:
ForAustralia M/Tmodels

@:
Except forEurope andIsrael
SEF182R
Trouble
isnot fixed.
Check ECMpinterminals fordamage
or the connection ofECM harness con-
nector. Reconnect ECMharness con-
nector andretest.
Troubleisnot fixed.
Replace oxygensensor.

CAUTION:
• Discard anyoxygen sensorwhichhasbeen dropped from
a height ofmore than0.5m(19.7 in)onto ahard surface
such asaconcrete floor;useanew one.
EC-197

TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
Valve Timing Control (VTC)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Mass airflow sensor Amount
ofintake air
Camshaft positionsensor Enginespeed
Engine coolant temperature sensorEnginecoolant temperature ECM

(ECCS

control module) Valve
timing
control solenoid
valve
Throttle positionsensor Throttle
position

The valve timing control system isutilized toincrease engineperformance. Intakevalveopening and
closing timeiscontrolled, accordingtothe engine operating conditions, bythe ECM.
Engine coolant temperature signals,enginespeed,amount ofintake air,throttle position, vehiclespeed
and gear position areused todetermine intakevalvetiming.
The intake camshaft pulleyposition isregulated byoil pressure, whichiscontrolled bythe valve timing
control solenoid valve.

Drain .. Intake
airsignal (From massairflow sensor)
Engine speedsignal(From camshaft positionsensor)
Engine coolant temperature (Fromengine coolant temperature sensor)
Throttle valveidleposition (Fromthrottle position sensor)
Vehicle speed(Fromvehicle speedsensor)
"'- Camshaft (Intakeside)

EGM
(EGGS

control
module)

/

Camshaft sprocket
Piston
Valve
timing control ~
»

'o'""oid ,,',"
Ii

/

Return spring

MEF572DA
EC-198

TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
Valve Timing Control (VTC)(Cont'd)
OPERATION
Engine operating condition Valve
timing control Intakevalveopening
Valveoverlap Enginetorquecurve
solenoid valve
andclosing time
• Engine coolant temperature
is 70"C (158"F) ormore .
• Engine loadishigh .
• Engine speedisbetween
ONAdvance
Increased @
1,500 rpmand5,100 rpm.
• Engine speedis6,800 rpmor
more.
Those otherthanabove OFFNormal Normal

CD

CD
Valve timing control (VTC)solenoid valveisOFF. @Valve timing control (VTC)solenoid valveisON.

•

Effr
t
f__ ~

Torque ~

L__ _

Engine speed
--+-

Except forAustralia
Exhaust valve
open time
Intake closes
For Australia
Exhaust valve
open time
intake cioses Intake
valve
open lime
BOC
CD

I~Overlap (-12°)
TOC ,Intake opens
Intake valve
open time Overlap
(18°)
@
BOC
CD

EC-199 @
SEF183R

TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
Valve Timing Control (VTC)(Cont'd)
GA 16DE engine models exceptforEurope andIsrael

EC-VTC-01

IGNITION SWITCH
ON orSTART

10A

1251
FUSE
BLOCK
(JIB)

Refer
toEL-POWER.

fill
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~VTC SOLENOIDVALVE

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Y/R

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Y/R

~
VTC
-:
Oetectable line
for DTC
-: Non-detectable
line forDTC
ECM (ECCS CONTROL
MODULE)

ill)

Refertolast page
(Foldout page).

HEC050
EC-200

TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS FORNON-DETECTABLE ITEMS
Valve Timing Control (VTC)(Cant'd)
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

INSPECTION START

m
CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION.

~
INSPECTION
END

00
1.
Start engine andrunitat idle.
2. Perform "VALVETIMING
SOL" in"ACTIVE TEST"
mode withCONSULT and
make surethatimproper idle
condition occurs.
OR

00
1.
Connect asuitable jumper
wire between ECMterminal

@
or
@
andbody ground.
2. Start engine andmake sure
that improper idlecondition
occurs.
NG

iii
CHECK ELECTRICAL CONTROLFUNC-OK
CHECK COMPONENTS
TION.
-+

(VTCsolenoid valveand
1. Stop engine. VTC
valve).
2. Jack updrive wheels. Refer
to"COMPONENT
3. Start engine andwarm itup suffi- INSPECTION"
onnext
ciently. page.
4. Shift gearto1st position.
NG
5. Check voltage between ECMterminal

@
or
@
andground underthe
following conditions.

Voltage: Racing engine quickly fromidleto
4,000 rpm
Approximately OV

Replacemalfunctioning

At idle

component(s).

Battery voltage

NG
.

[!J

CHECK POWER SUPPLY. NG
Check thefollowing.
1. Stop engine.
~

•Harness connectors
2. Disconnect VTCsolenoid valvehar- QD,@or@,
ness connector.
@

3. Turn ignition switch"ON". •
10A fuse
4. Check voltage between terminal
@
•
Harness foropen or
and ground. short
between VTC

Voltage: Batteryvoltage
solenoid
valveandfuse
OK If
NG, repair harness or
connectors.

SEF185R
SEF507Q
SEF184R

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ON/OFF
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SEF523Q

•
ACTIVE TEST.
0

VALVE TIMING SOL
OFF

==========
MONITOR
==========

CMPS.RPM (REF)800rpm
AAC VALVE 16%

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ForAustralia

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Except forAustralia

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ForAustralia
12 :Except forAustralia

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EC-202