Engine Control NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

Fuel Injection Control System
DESCRIPTIONNJEC0612System DescriptionNJEC0612S01Three types of fuel injection control are provided to accommodate engine operating conditions; normal control,
idle control and start control. The ECM determines the appropriate fuel injection control. Under each control,
the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance.
Pulse signals are exchanged between ECM and electronic control fuel injection pump (control unit is built-in).
The fuel injection pump control unit performs duty control on the spill valve (built into the fuel injection pump)
according to the input signals to compensate the amount of fuel injected tothe preset value.
Start ControlNJEC0612S02Input/Output Signal ChartNJEC0612S0201
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Fuel injection
control (start
control)Electronic control fuel
injection pump Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) Engine speed
Ignition switch Start signal
SEF648S
When the ECM receives a start signal from the ignition switch, the ECM adapts the fuel injection system for
the start control. The amount of fuel injected at engine starting is a preset program value in the ECM. The
program is determined by the engine speed and engine coolant temperature.
For better startability under cool engine conditions, the lower the coolant temperature becomes, the greater
the amount of fuel injected. The ECM ends the start control when the engine speed reaches the specific value,
and shifts the control to the normal or idle control.
Idle ControlNJEC0612S03Input/Output Signal ChartNJEC0612S0301
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Fuel injection
control (Idle con-
trol)Electronic control fuel
injection pump Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) Engine speed
Battery Battery voltage
Accelerator position switch Idle position
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner signal
When the ECM determines that the engine speed is at idle, the fuel injectionsystem is adapted for the idle
control. The ECM regulates the amount of fuel injected corresponding to changes in load applied to the engine
to keep engine speed constant. The ECM also provides the system with a fast idle control in response to the
engine coolant temperature signal.
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ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
Fuel Injection Control System
EC-17

Normal ControlNJEC0612S04Input/Output Signal ChartNJEC0612S0401
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) Engine speedFuel injection
control (Normal
control)Electronic control fuel
injection pump
Accelerator position sensor Accelerator position
SEF649S
The amount of fuel injected under normal driving conditions is determinedaccording to sensor signals. The
crankshaft position sensor (TDC) detects engine speed and the accelerator position sensor detects accelera-
tor position. These sensors send signals to the ECM.
The fuel injection data, predetermined by correlation between various engine speeds and accelerator positions,
are stored in the ECM memory, forming a map. The ECM determines the optimal amount of fuel to be injected
using the sensor signals in comparison with the map.
Maximum Amount ControlNJEC0612S05Input/Output Signal ChartNJEC0612S0501
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Fuel injection
control (Maxi-
mum amount
control)Electronic control fuel
injection pump Engine coolnat temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) Engine speed
Accelerator position sensor Accelerator position
The maximum injection amount is controlled to an optimum by the engine speed, intake air amount, engine
coolant temperature, and accelerator opening in accordance with the driving conditions.
This prevents the oversupply of the injection amount caused by decreased air density at a high altitude or
during a system failure.
Deceleration ControlNJEC0612S06Input/Output Signal ChartNJEC0612S0601
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Accelerator position switch Accelerator positionFuel injection
control (Decel-
eration control)Electronic control fuel
injection pump
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) Engine speed
The ECM sends a fuel cut signal to the electronic control fuel injection pump during deceleration for better
fuel efficiency. The ECM determines the time of deceleration according tosignals from the accelerator posi-
tion switch and crankshaft position sensor (TDC).
Fuel Injection Timing Control System
DESCRIPTIONNJEC0613The target fuel injection timing in accordance with the engine speed and the fuel injection amount are recorded
as a map in the ECM beforehand. The ECM and the injection pump control unit exchange signals and per-
form feedback control for optimum injection timing in accordance with themap.
ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
Fuel Injection Control System (Cont’d)
EC-18

Air Conditioning Cut Control
DESCRIPTIONNJEC0614Input/Output Signal ChartNJEC0614S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner “ON” signal
Air conditioner
cut controlAir conditioner relay Accelerator position sensor Accelerator valve opening angle
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
System DescriptionNJEC0614S02This system improves acceleration when the air conditioner is used.
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the air conditioner is turned off for a few seconds.
When engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high, the air conditioner is turned off. This continues
until the engine coolant temperature returns to normal.
Fuel Cut Control (at no load & high engine
speed)
DESCRIPTIONNJEC0615Input/Output Signal ChartNJEC0615S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Fuel cut controlElectronic control fuel
injection pump Accelerator position switch Accelerator position
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) Engine speed
If the engine speed is above 2,800 rpm with no load (for example, in neutral and engine speed over 2,800
rpm) fuel will be cut off after some time. The exact time when the fuel is cut off varies based on engine speed.
Fuel cut will operate until the engine speed reaches 1,500 rpm, then fuel cut is cancelled.
NOTE:
This function is different from deceleration control listed under “Fuel Injection Control System”, EC-17.
SEF440Z
Crankcase Ventilation System
DESCRIPTIONNJEC0616In this system, blow-by gas is sucked into the air duct after oil
separation by oil separator in the rocker cover.
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ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
Air Conditioning Cut Control
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INSPECTIONNJEC0617Ventilation HoseNJEC0617S011. Check hoses and hose connections for leaks.
2. Disconnect all hoses and clean with compressed air. If any
hose cannot be freed of obstructions, replace.
ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
Crankcase Ventilation System (Cont’d)
EC-20

SEF434Z
Spray Pattern TestNJEC0619S051. Check spray pattern by pumping tester handle one full stroke
per second.
NG spray pattern:
Does not inject straight and strong (B in the figure).
Fuel drips (C in the figure).
Does not inject evenly (D in the figure).
2. If the spray pattern is not correct, replace injection nozzle
assembly.
Electronic Control Fuel Injection Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJEC0620
JEF350Y
RemovalNJEC0620S011. Remove the parts shown below.
Engine hood
Engine coolant (drain)
Engine cover
Heater pipe under intake manifold
Injection tubes
Right splash cover (with undercover)
Right front wheel
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREYD
Injection Tube and Injection Nozzle (Cont’d)
EC-25

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2. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel injection pump.
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the fuel injection
pump.
Disconnect the connector by pulling the connector stopper
fully.
When the stopper is fully pulled, the connector will be discon-
nected together. For installation, push the connector half way
first, then press the stopper until it locks, so that the connec-
tor is connected together.
4. Remove the fuel injection pump rear bracket.
JEF352Y
5. Remove the front chain case.
Move the power steering fluid reservoir tank from the bracket.
Loosen and remove the mounting bolts in the reverse order of
the numbers shown in the figure.
As for bolts 6, 10, and 11, remove with rubber washer because
there is not enough space for removing only the bolts.
CAUTION:
To prevent foreign objects from getting in the engine, cover
the opening during the removal of the front chain case.
JEF353Y
6. Adjust the No. 1 cylinder to the top dead center position.
Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise, then align the alignment
mark (punched mark) of the camshaft sprocket to the position
shown in the figure.
There is no indicator on the crankshaft pulley.
It is not necessary to mark the secondary timing chain for
removal because it can be matched by the link color for instal-
lation. However, the alignment mark on the fuel injection pump
sprocket is difficult to see; mark it if necessary.
JEF354Y
7. Remove the chain tensioner.
a. Push the plunger of the chain tensioner, then fix it with a tool
such as a push pin.
JEF355Y
b. Using the hexagon wrench (face to face: 5 mm) (SST), remove
the mounting bolts, then remove the chain tensioner.
A multi-purpose tool may also be used.
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREYD
Electronic Control Fuel Injection Pump (Cont’d)
EC-26

JEF360Y
JEF361Y
12. Using the hexagon wrench (face to face: 6 mm, long-type)
(SST), remove the mounting bolts of the fuel injection pump
sprocket.
It is not necessary to remove the washer of the fuel injection
pump sprocket.
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JEF363Y
13. Using the sprocket holder (SST), hold the fuel injection pump
sprocket to prevent falling.
When the sprocket holder is installed, if the positioning stop-
per pin interferes, pull out the stopper pin approximately 10
mm (0.39 in), then install it.
After the sprocket holder is installed temporarily, insert the
extension bar (SST) and Torx socket in the three holes A. After
positioning the holes, tighten the holder mounting bolts. (Refer
to the step 14 about the tool.)
The length of the sprocket holder mounting bolts should be
approximately 15 mm (0.59 in) (M6 thread length).
Make sure that the a- and b-faces of the sprocket holder con-
tact the bottom side of the sprocket 15 mm (0.59 in) (small
diameter side).
CAUTION:
Do not remove the sprocket holder until the fuel injection
pump is installed.
After the sprocket holder is installed, pull out the positioning
stopper pin (SST) from the fuel injection pump sprocket.
JEF364Y
14. Using the extension bar [SST: whole length 43 mm (1.69 in)]
and the Torx socket (Q6-E12: commercially available), remove
the mounting bolts, them remove the fuel injection pump
toward the rear of the engine.
Even after all the mounting bolts are removed, the fuel injec-
tion pump is still held by a dowel pin.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble or adjust the fuel injection pump.
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREYD
Electronic Control Fuel Injection Pump (Cont’d)
EC-28

JEF365Y
15. Remove the fuel injection pump mounting bolts.
The seal washer of the mounting bolts cannot be reused.
CAUTION:
For removal, be careful not to drop the seal washer into the
engine.
JEF366Y
InstallationNJEC0620S02It is not necessary to adjust the injection timing by changing the
installation angle which used to be performed with conven-
tional fuel injection pumps. The installation position can be
simply decided by the dowel pin and the mounting bolts.
1. Before the fuel injection pump is installed, check that the notch
of its flange and the 6 mm (0.24 in) dia. hole on the body are
aligned.
JEF367Y
2. Insert the fuel injection pump to the mounting position from the
rear of the engine.
Adjust the fuel injection pump bracket position to the dowel pin,
then install it.
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3. Using the extension bar (SST) and the Torx socket, tighten the
mounting bolts of the fuel injection pump.
4. Remove the sprocket holder (SST).
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5. Using the torx wrench (SST), turn the pump shaft gradually to
adjust the position of the flange. Then, insert the positioning
stopper pin (SST) to the 6 mm (0.24 in) dia. hole of the fuel
injection pump sprocket through the pump flange and the
pump body.
6. Remove the torx wrench (SST).
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREYD
Electronic Control Fuel Injection Pump (Cont’d)
EC-29

JEF360Y
7. Using the hexagon wrench (face to face: 6 mm, long-type)
(SST), tighten the sprocket mounting bolt.
When the washer of the fuel injection pump sprocket is
removed, install it with the marking “F” (front) facing the front
of the engine.
8. Pull out the positioning stopper pin (SST).
JEF368Y
9. Install the secondary timing chain.
Align the alignment marks of the sprockets and those of the
chain, then install it.
The figure shows the installation state and names of the sec-
ondary timing chain and other related parts.
10. Install timing chain tension guide.
The upper installation bolt is longer than the lower.
JEF356Y
11. Using a hexagon wrench (face to face: 6 mm, short-type)
(SST), install the timing chain slack guide.
JEF355Y
12. Install the chain tensioner.
a. Push the plunger of the chain tensioner, then hold it with a tool
such as a push pin, and install it.
b. Using a hexagon wrench (face to face: 5 mm) (SST), tighten
the mounting bolts.
Installation is possible by a multi-purpose tool also.
c. Pull out the tool such as a push pin which holds the plunger.
Make sure that the alignment marks of the sprockets and
timing chain are aligned.
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREYD
Electronic Control Fuel Injection Pump (Cont’d)
EC-30

ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
=NJEC0629S02
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
SELF-DIAG
RESULTSDATA MONI-
TORACTIVE TEST
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUTEngine coolant temperature sensor X X
Vehicle speed sensor X X
Accelerator position sensor X X
Accelerator position switch X X
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC) X X
Ignition switch (start signal) X
Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch (where fitted) X
Battery voltage X X
Mass air flow sensor X X
Stop lamp switch X X
OUTPUTGlow relayXX
EGR volume control valve X X
Cooling fan relay X X X
X: Applicable
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODENJEC0629S03Regarding items detected in “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode,
refer to “TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INDEX”, EC-4.
DATA MONITOR MODENJEC0629S04
Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
CKPS·RPM (TDC)
[rpm]The engine speed computed from the
crankshaft position sensor (TDC) signal
is displayed.
CMPS·RPM·PUMP
[rpm]The engine speed computed from the
pulse signal sent from electronic control
fuel injection pump is displayed.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[°C] or [°F]The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the
engine coolant temperature sensor) is
displayed.When the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine cool-
ant temperature determined by the ECM
is displayed.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is dis-
played.
FUEL TEMP SEN
[°C] or [°F]The fuel temperature (sent from elec-
tronic control fuel injection pump) is dis-
played.
ACCEL POS SEN
[V]The accelerator position sensor signal
voltage is displayed.
OFF ACCEL SW
[ON/OFF]Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
accelerator position switch signal.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONYD
CONSULT-II (Cont’d)
EC-40