NISSAN ALMERA N16 2001 Electronic Repair Manual

DescriptionNJEC0227SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONNJEC0227S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
EGR vol-
ume controlEGR volume control valve Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed and cylinder number
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Ignition switch Start signal
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Battery Battery voltage
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner operation
Power steering oil pressure switch Power steering load signal
Electrical load Electrical load signal
PNP switch Park/Neutral position signal
This system controls flow rate of EGR led from exhaust manifold
to intake manifold. The opening of the EGR by-pass passage in the
EGR volume control valve changes to control the flow rate. A
built-in step motor moves the valve in steps corresponding to the
ECM output pulses. The opening of the valve varies for optimum
engine control. The optimum value stored in the ECM is determined
by considering various engine conditions. The EGR volume control
valve remains close under the following conditions.
+Low engine coolant temperature
+Engine starting
+High-speed engine operation
+Extremely light load engine operation
+Engine idling
+Excessively high engine coolant temperature
+Wide open throttle
+Mass air flow sensor malfunction
+Low battery voltage
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DTC P0400 EGR FUNCTION (CLOSED) (WHERE FITTED)QG
Description
EC-285

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNJEC0227S02EGR Volume Control ValveNJEC0227S0201The EGR volume control valve uses a step motor to control the flow
rate of EGR from exhaust manifold. This motor has four winding
phases. It operates according to the output pulse signal of the
ECM. Two windings are turned ON and OFF in sequence. Each
time an ON pulse is issued, the valve opens or closes, changing
the flow rate. When no change in the flow rate is needed, the ECM
does not issue the pulse signal. A certain voltage signal is issued
so that the valve remains at that particular opening.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NJEC0502Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
EGR TEMP SEN+Engine: After warming up Less than 4.5V
EGR VOL CON/V+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: ªOFFº
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 0 step
Revving engine up to 3,000 rpm
quickly10 - 55 step
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNJEC0503Specification 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.
TERMI-
NAL NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
8
9
17
18SB
W/B
R/Y
BR/REGR volume control valve[Engine is running]
+Idle speed0 - 14V
58 B Sensor's ground[Engine is running]
+Warm-up condition
+Idle speed0V
72 P/B EGR temperature sensor[Engine is running]
+Warm-up condition
+Idle speedLess than 4.5V
[Engine is running]
+Warm-up condition
+EGR system is operating.0-1V
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On Board Diagnosis LogicNJEC0228If the absence of EGR flow is detected by EGR temperature sen-
sor under the condition that calls for EGR, a low-flow malfunction
is diagnosed.
DTC P0400 EGR FUNCTION (CLOSED) (WHERE FITTED)QG
Description (Cont'd)
EC-286

DTC No. Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P0400
0400+No EGR flow is detected under conditions that call for
EGR.+Harness or connectors
(EGR volume control valve circuit is open or
shorted.)
+EGR volume control valve stuck closed
+Dead (Weak) battery
+EGR passage clogged
+EGR temperature sensor and circuit
+Exhaust gas leaks
SEF013Y
SEF845Y
SEF846Y
SEF235Y
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNJEC0229CAUTION:
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.
+P0400 will not be displayed at ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode
with CONSULT-II even though DTC work support test result is
ªNGº.
TESTING CONDITION:
+Before performing the following procedure, confirm bat-
tery voltage is more than 10V at idle, then stop engine
immediately.
+For best result, perform the test at a temperature of 0ÉC
(32ÉF) or higher.
With CONSULT-II
1) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds.
2) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
3) Check ªCOOLAN TEMP/Sº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with
CONSULT-II and confirm it is within the range listed below.
COOLAN TEMP/S: Less than 40ÉC (104ÉF)
If the value is out of range, park the vehicle in a cool place and
allow the engine temperature to stabilize. Do not attempt to
lower the engine coolant temperature with a fan or means
other than ambient air. Doing so may produce an inaccurate
diagnostic result.
4) Start engine and let it idle monitoring ªCOOLAN TEMP/Sº
value. When the ªCOOLAN TEMP/Sº value reaches 70ÉC
(158ÉF), immediately go to the next step.
5) Select ªEGR SYSTEM P0400º of ªEGR SYSTEMº in ªDTC
WORK SUPPORTº mode with CONSULT-II.
6) Touch ªSTARTº.
7) Accelerate vehicle to a speed of 40 km/h (25 MPH) once and
then stop vehicle with engine running.
If ªCOMPLETEDº appears on CONSULT-II screen, go to step
9.
If ªCOMPLETEDº does not appear on CONSULT-II screen, go
to the following step.
8) When the following conditions are met, ªTESTINGº will be dis-
played on the CONSULT-II screen. Maintain the conditions
until ªTESTINGº changes to ªCOMPLETEDº. (It will take
approximately 45 seconds or more.)
DTC P0400 EGR FUNCTION (CLOSED) (WHERE FITTED)QG
On Board Diagnosis Logic (Cont'd)
EC-287

ENG SPEED Above 2,400 rpm
Vehicle speed Above 90 km/h (56 MPH)
B/FUEL SCHDL 4.0 - 8.0 msec
Selector lever 4th or 5th
If ªTESTINGº is not displayed after 5 minutes, retry from
step 2.
9) Make sure that ªOKº is displayed after touching ªSELF-DIAG
RESULTSº. If ªNGº is displayed, refer to ªDiagnostic
Procedureº, EC-290.
With GST
1) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) Check engine coolant temperature in MODE 1 with GST.
Engine coolant temperature: Less than 40ÉC (104ÉF)
If the value is out of range, park the vehicle in a cool place and
allow the engine temperature to stabilize. Do not attempt to
lower the engine coolant temperature with a fan or means
other than ambient air. Doing so may produce an inaccurate
diagnostic result.
3) Start engine and let it idle monitoring the value of ªCOOLAN
TEMP/Sº. When the engine coolant temperature reaches 70ÉC
(158ÉF), immediately go to the next step.
4) Maintain the following conditions for at least 1 minute.
Engine speed Above 2,400 rpm
Vehicle speed Above 90 km/h (56 MPH)
Selector lever 4th or 5th
5) Stop vehicle.
6) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds, then
turn ªONº.
7) Repeat step 2 to 4.
8) Select ªMODE 3º with GST.
9) If DTC is detected, go to ªDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDUREº,
EC-290.
+When using GST, ªDTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDUREº
should be performed twice as much as when using CON-
SULT-II because GST cannot diaplay MODE 7 (1st trip
DTC) concerning this diagnosis. Therefore, using CON-
SULT-II is recommended.
DTC P0400 EGR FUNCTION (CLOSED) (WHERE FITTED)QG
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-288

Wiring DiagramNJEC0231
YEC975
DTC P0400 EGR FUNCTION (CLOSED) (WHERE FITTED)QG
Wiring Diagram
EC-289

Diagnostic ProcedureNJEC0232
1 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM
1. Start engine.
2. Check exhaust pipes and muffler for leaks.
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OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-II)©GO TO 2.
OK (Without CONSULT-
II)©GO TO 4.
NG©Repair or replace exhaust system.
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY
1. Disconnect EGR volume control valve harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
3. Check voltage between terminals 2, 5 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF327X
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors E75, F36
+Harness for open or short between EGR volume control valve and ECM relay
©Repair harness or connectors.
DTC P0400 EGR FUNCTION (CLOSED) (WHERE FITTED)QG
Diagnostic Procedure
EC-290

4 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between
ECM terminal 8 and terminal 1,
ECM terminal 9 and terminal 4,
ECM terminal 17 and terminal 3,
ECM terminal 18 and terminal 6.
Refer to wiring diagram.
Continuity should exist.
If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness connectors.
5 CHECK EGR PASSAGE
Check EGR passage for clogging and cracks.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©Repair or replace EGR passage.
6 CHECK EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to ªCOMPONENT INSPECTIONº, EC-352.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 7.
NG©Replace EGR temperature sensor.
7 CHECK EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE
Refer to ªCOMPONENT INSPECTIONº, EC-292.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 8.
NG©Replace EGR volume control valve.
8 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-144.
©INSPECTION END
DTC P0400 EGR FUNCTION (CLOSED) (WHERE FITTED)QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-291

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SEF605Y
SEF015Y
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Component InspectionNJEC0233EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVENJEC0233S01With CONSULT-II
1) Disconnect EGR volume control valve harness connector.
2) Check resistance between the following terminals.
terminal 2 and terminals 1, 3
terminal 5 and terminals 4, 6
Temperature ÉC (ÉF) ResistanceW
20 (68) 20 - 24
3) Reconnect EGR volume control valve harness connector.
4) Remove EGR volume control valve from cylinder head.
(The EGR volume control valve harness connector should
remain connected.)
5) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
6) Perform ªEGR VOL CONT/Vº in ªACTIVE TESTº mode with
CONSULT-II. Check that EGR volume control valve shaft
moves smoothly forward and backward according to the valve
opening.
If NG, replace the EGR volume control valve.
Without CONSULT-II
1) Disconnect EGR volume control valve harness connector.
2) Check resistance between the following terminals.
terminal 2 and terminals 1, 3
terminal 5 and terminals 4, 6
Temperature ÉC (ÉF) ResistanceW
20 (68) 20 - 24
3) Turn ignition switch ªONº and ªOFFº. Check that EGR volume
control valve shaft moves smoothly forward and backward
according to the ignition switch position.
If NG, replace the EGR volume control valve.
DTC P0400 EGR FUNCTION (CLOSED) (WHERE FITTED)QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-292

DescriptionNJEC0504SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONNJEC0504S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
EGR vol-
ume controlEGR volume control valve Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed and cylinder number
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Ignition switch Start signal
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Battery Battery voltage
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner operation
Power steering oil pressure switch Power steering load signal
Electrical load Electrical load signal
PNP switch Park/Neutral position signal
This system controls flow rate of EGR led from exhaust manifold
to intake manifold. The opening of the EGR by-pass passage in the
EGR volume control valve changes to control the flow rate. A
built-in step motor moves the valve in steps corresponding to the
ECM output pulses. The opening of the valve varies for optimum
engine control. The optimum value stored in the ECM is determined
by considering various engine conditions. The EGR volume control
valve remains close under the following conditions.
+Low engine coolant temperature
+Engine starting
+High-speed engine operation
+Extremely light load engine operation
+Engine idling
+Excessively high engine coolant temperature
+Wide open throttle
+Mass air flow sensor malfunction
+Low battery voltage
SEF551W
DTC P0403 EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE (CIRCUIT)
(WHERE FITTED)
QG
Description
EC-293

SEF552W
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNJEC0504S02EGR Volume Control ValveNJEC0504S0201The EGR volume control valve uses a step motor to control the flow
rate of EGR from exhaust manifold. This motor has four winding
phases. It operates according to the output pulse signal of the
ECM. Two windings are turned ON and OFF in sequence. Each
time an ON pulse is issued, the valve opens or closes, changing
the flow rate. When no change in the flow rate is needed, the ECM
does not issue the pulse signal. A certain voltage signal is issued
so that the valve remains at that particular opening.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NJEC0506Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
EGR VOL CON/V+Engine: After warming up
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 0 step
Revving engine up to 3,000 rpm
quickly1 - 10 step
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNJEC0507Specification 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.
TERMI-
NAL NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
8
9
17
18SB
W/B
R/Y
BR/REGR volume control valve[Engine is running]
+Warm-up condition
+Idle speed0 - 14V
On Board Diagnosis LogicNJEC0508
DTC No. Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P0403
0403+An improper voltage signal is sent to ECM through the
valve.+Harness or connectors
(The EGR volume control valve circuit is open or
shorted.)
+EGR volume control valve
SEF058Y
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNJEC0509NOTE:
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) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4) Rev engine from idle to 2,000 rpm 20 times.
DTC P0403 EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE (CIRCUIT)
(WHERE FITTED)
QG
Description (Cont'd)
EC-294