NISSAN ALMERA N16 2001 Electronic Repair Manual

14 RESET THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION MEMORY
With CONSULT-II
NOTE:
Always warm up engine to normal operating temperature. If engine is cool, the throttle position sensor idle posi-
tion memory will not be reset correctly.
1. Confirm that proper vacuum is applied. Refer to Test No. 10.
2. Attach blind cap to vacuum port from which vacuum hose to throttle opener was disconnected.
3. Start engine.
4. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
5. Select ªTP SW/TP SEN IDLE POSI ADJº in ªWORK SUPPORTº mode.
6. Stop engine. (Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.)
7. Turn ignition switch ªONº and wait at least 5 seconds.
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8. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until ªCLSD THL POSº signal changes to ªONº.
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©GO TO 19.
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Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-105

15 CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CLOSED POSITION-II
Without CONSULT-II
1. Disconnect closed throttle position switch harness connector.
2. Check continuity between closed throttle position switch terminals4and5under the following conditions.
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+Insert the 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) and 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) feeler gauge alternately between the stopper and throttle drum
as shown in the figure.
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ªContinuity should existº while inserting 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) feeler gauge.
ªContinuity should not existº while inserting 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) feeler gauge.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 18.
NG©GO TO 16.
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Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-106

16 ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CLOSED POSITION-I
Without CONSULT-II
1. Loosen throttle position sensor fixing bolts.
2. Confirm that proper vacuum is applied. Refer to Test No. 10. During adjustment, vacuum should be applied.
3. Insert 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) feeler gauge between stopper and throttle drum as shown in the figure.
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4. Turn throttle position sensor body counterclockwise until continuity does not exist.
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©GO TO 17.
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Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
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17 ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CLOSED POSITION-II
Without CONSULT-II
1. Temporarily tighten sensor body fixing bolts as follows.
+Gradually move the sensor body clockwise and stop it when the continuity comes to exist, then temporarily
tighten sensor body fixing bolts.
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2. Make sure two or three times that the continuity exists when the throttle valve is closed and continuity does not exist
when it is opened.
3. Remove 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) feeler gauge then insert 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) feeler gauge.
4. Make sure two or three times that the continuity does not exist when the throttle valve is closed.
5. Tighten throttle position sensor.
6. Check the continuity again.
Continuity does not exist while closing the throttle valve.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 18.
NG©GO TO 16.
18 RESET THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION MEMORY
Without CONSULT-II
NOTE:
Always warm up engine to normal operating temperature. If engine is cool, the throttle position sensor idle posi-
tion memory will not be reset correctly.
1. Confirm that proper vacuum is applied. Refer to Test No. 10.
2. Attach blind cap to vacuum port from which vacuum hose to throttle opener was disconnected.
3. Start engine.
4. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
5. Stop engine. (Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.)
6. Turn ignition switch ªONº and wait at least 5 seconds.
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7. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7, 20 times.
©GO TO 19.
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Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-108

19 CHECK (1ST TRIP) DTC
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Release vacuum from throttle opener.
3. Remove vacuum pump and vacuum hose from throttle opener.
4. Reinstall original vacuum hose to throttle opener securely.
5. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
6. Rev (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times.
7. Make sure no (1st trip) DTC is displayed with CONSULT-II or GST.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 21.
NG©GO TO 20.
20 REPAIR MALFUNCTION
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding ªDiagnostic Procedureº.
©GO TO 19.
21 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 31.
NG©GO TO 22.
22 PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, EC-55.
Which is the result CMPLT or INCMP?
CMPLT or INCMP
CMPLT©GO TO 23.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air Volume Learningº.
2. GO TO 22.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-109

23 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 29.
NG (Models with Euro-
OBD system)©GO TO 25.
NG (Models without
Euro-OBD system)©GO TO 24.
24 CHECK IACV-AAC VALVE CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Check IACV-AAC valve circuit for open and short. Refer to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-313.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 25.
NG©1. Repair or replace.
2. GO TO 26.
25 REPLACE IACV-AAC VALVE
Replace IACV-AAC valve.
©GO TO 26.
26 PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, EC-55
Which is the result CMPLT or INCMP?
CMPLT or INCMP
CMPLT©GO TO 27.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air Volume Learningº.
2. GO TO 22.
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Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
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27 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 29.
NG©GO TO 28.
28 CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of a problem, but this is rarely
the case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to ªNATS (Nissan Anti-Theft
System)º, EC-72.
©GO TO 22.
29 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check ignition timing at idle using a timing light.
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Ignition timing:
M/T 8ɱ5É BTDC
A/T 10ɱ5É BTDC (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 37.
NG©GO TO 30.
30 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-27, ªInstallationº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 28.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 22.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-111

31 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Check ignition timing at idle using a timing light.
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Ignition timing:
M/T 8ɱ5É BTDC
A/T 10ɱ5É BTDC (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 37.
NG©GO TO 22.
32 PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, EC-55.
Which is the result CMPLT or INCMP?
CMPLT or INCMP
CMPLT©GO TO 33.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air Volume Learningº.
2. GO TO 32.
33 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 35.
NG©GO TO 34.
34 CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function.
(ECM may be the cause of a problem, but this is rarely the case.)
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to ªNATS (Nissan Anti-Theft
System)º, EC-72.
©GO TO 32.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-112

35 CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
Check ignition timing again. Refer to Test No. 31.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 37.
NG©GO TO 36.
36 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-27, ªInstallationº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 34.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 32.
37 ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC No. might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM and TCM (Transmission control module).
Refer to ªHow to Erase Emission-Related Diagnostic Informationº, EC-68 or EC-75 and AT-50, ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº.
OK or NG
©INSPECTION END
MODELS WITHOUT THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHNJEC1785S02Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
On vehicle equipped with daytime light system, set lighting
switch to the 1st position to light only small lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear window 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, or a current need for scheduled
maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches and cuts
+Air cleaner clogging
+Hoses and ducts for leaks
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©GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-113

2 CHECK THROTTLE DRUM OPERATION-I
Confirm that throttle drum is in contact with the stopper.
OK or NG
OK (with CONSULT-II)©GO TO 5.
OK (without CONSULT-
II)©GO TO 8.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 CHECK ACCELERATOR WIRE INSTALLATION
Check accelerator wire for slack.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Adjust accelerator wire. Refer to FE section, ªAdjusting Accelerator Wireº.
4 CHECK THROTTLE VALVE OPERATION
1. Remove intake air ducts.
2. Check throttle valve operation when moving throttle drum by hand.
OK or NG
OK©Retighten the throttle drum fixing nuts.
NG©Clean the throttle body and throttle valve.
5 CHECK CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH IDLE POSITION
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop engine.
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Select ªTHRTL POS SENº and ªCLSD THL POSº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
5. Make sure that ªTHRTL POS SENº indicates 0.35 to 0.65V, and ªCLSD THL POSº indicates ªONº. (Accelerator pedal is
fully released).
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 11.
NG©GO TO 6.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-114