display NISSAN GT-R 1998 Service Manual

Self-diagnosis
DESCRIPTION
In self-diagnosis, when any of the critical sensors in the engine control system fails and the self-diagnos-
tic malfunction detection conditions are satisfied, the malfunctioning system is stored in the control unit for
easier trouble diagnosis.
There are two methods to indicate the presence of a malfunction: By illuminating the malfunction indica-
tor lamp (MIL) on the combination meter or by displaying on the CONSULT screen. Here describes indi-
cation by the malfunction indicator lamp.
There are two types of diagnostic test modes: Mode I and Mode 11. Mode I is normal status. Mode I1 is
either SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT or
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR function.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS OPERATION PROCEDURE
To activate Diagnostic Test Mode I1 self-diagnosis, with the ignition witch turned ON (engine not running),
connect terminals CHK and IGN on the data link connector for
2 or more seconds with a suitable harness,
then disconnect them.
Perform self-diagnosis with the ignition switch remain in ON position. [Mode I1 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS]
When engine is started in the above status, the heated oxygen sensor monitor function will be activated.
[Mode
II HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR]
When ignition switch is turned off during diagnosis, the diagnosis will automatically returns to Diagnostic
Test Mode
I. [Normal status]
I 1 r I, rest Mode I - I I I r II MAL~UNLMNI WARNlNfi +
Switching diagnostic test modes
n
Connect terminals "CHIC and 'IGN'
on the data link connector for CON-
SULT for
2 or more seconds w~th a
suitable harness, then disconnect
them.
Diagnostic Test Mode
II
- SELF-DI- Diagnostic
Test Mode I1 - HEATED AGNOSTIC RESULTS OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR
MIL indication (Blinkmg) MIL indicabon (Blinking)
When normal: MIL blinks to indicate Indicates
lean (ON) and rich
(OFF).
'DTC 55'. When malfunction detected: MIL
blinks to indicate DTC of
malfunction-
11 ing systern(s). I I
Erasing self-diagnostic results
Connect Leyinals
'CHIC and 'IGN"
on
the
data
hnk
connector for CON-
SULT for
2 or more seconds with a
suitable harness. then
dsconnect
them.
CAUTION: When ignition switch is turned ON within sev-
eral seconds after it is
turned OFF wh~le Diag-
nostic Test Mode II - SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTSIHEATEO
OXYGEN SENSOR MONI-
TOR
is activated, SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS will be performed again.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES m
CONSULT (Cont'd)
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE
When any of the control unit input/output signal circuits fails and the self-diagnostic malfunction detection
conditions
are satisfied, the malfunctioning circuit is stored in the memory and displayed later.
Self-diagnostic test items I Malfunction is detected when ... Data storage
Malfunction display item I (Yes/No,
Crankshaft position sen-
sor signal circuit
I predetermined time while the engine is running. 1 1 mm
Mass air 'low sensor sig- nal circuit
1" (POS) signal or 120" (REF) signal is not input for pre-
determined time while the engine is running.
Abnormal correlation is detected between 1" (POS) sig-
nal and 120" (REF) signal.
Mass air flow sensor output voltage is 4.9V or greater for
Vehicle speed sensor sig-
No vehicle speed signal is input for predetermined time Vehicle speed sensor I I Yes ST nal
circuit I while the vehicle is beina driven after warm UD.
predetermined time when ignition switch is turned from
OFF to ON, or after the engine is stalled.
Mass air flow sensor output voltage is less than 0.3V for
Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor signal circuit
Crankshaft position sen-
sor
Mass air flow sensor
AT
Yes RS
-.
yes I
Engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage is
approx. 4.8V or greater (open circuit) or less than 0.06V
(short circuit) for predetermined time.
switch sig- nal circuit JRB25DETI
Engine coolant tempera- ture sensor
Abnormal correlation is detected between input voltages
from the throttle motor sensor and from the motor
throttle switch for predetermined time.
ABS-TCS control unit cir- cuit [RB25DETJ
19 L~J
Yes
--
Motor throttle switch
lgnition signal circuit
Turbo pressure sensor
signal circuit [RB25DETl
Overheat
Yes
Throttle control unit detects malfunction in the system.
(Open throttle sensor harness, etc.)
TCS/ABS control unit detects malfunction.
Heated oxygen sensor signal circuit ABS-TCS
C/U SIGNAL
No consecutive ignition
signal while the engine is run-
ning.
Turbo pressure sensor output voltage is approx. 4.8V or
greater (open circuit) or less than
0.06V (short circuit) for
predetermined time.
Engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage is
approx.
0.35V or less (sensor normal) for predetermined
time.
Yes
Heated oxygen sensor output voltage is approx. 0.2V or
greater and less than approx.
0.4V for predetermined
time while the vehicle is being driven after warm up.
Heated oxygen sensor output voltage is approx. 2V or
greater for medetermined time.
Knock cuit lgnition
switch (Start sig-
nal)
TURBO PRESS SENSOR
OVER HEAT
Oxygen sensor
Yes Yes
EL
Yes
8D
Yes
At
least one knock sensor indicates the output voltage of
approx. 4V or greater (open circuit) or less than approx.
1 V (short circuit).
Throttle position sensor
signal circuit
ABS-TCS communication
Malfunction (openlshort circuit, etc.) is detected in multi- ABSrrCS C,u circuit [RB25DETl 1 plex communication line between enaine and TCS/ABS. I
Knock sensor
Throttle position sensor output voltage is approx. 4.7V or
greater (open circuit) or
0.06V or less (short circuit) for
predetermined time while
parkheutral position switch is
OFF and vehicle
s~eed is 4
km/h or hiaher. Thronle
position sensor
Throttle motor sensor sig- nal circuit
[RB25DET] Yes
AiT communication
circuit
Yes
Throttle motor sensor input voltage is approx. 4.8V or
greater (open circuit) or less than
0.3V or less (short cir-
cuitl for
redetermined time.
No malfunction Motor
throttle sensor
Malfunction is detected in A/T communication circuit in
ECM
(.TCM).
(RB2ODE
(UB), RB25DET]
a Malfunction (opedshort circuit, etc.) is detected in multi-
plex communication line between ECM and TCM.
[RB25DE1
No malfunction is detected in all the above circuits.
A/T COMM LINE
NO SELF DIAGNOSTIC
FAILURE INDICATED.
FURTHER TESTING MAY
BE REQUIRED.
Some of the above self-diagnostic test items can cause related malfunctions to be detected in An;
throttle control, and ABS self-diagnosis when malfunction is detected. Therefore, malfunctions should
also
be checked in self-diagnostic tests for systems other than engine.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
CONSULT (Cont'd)
DATA MONITOR MODE
ECM input
signals
Monitored item
[Unit] Main
signals Remarks
Description
lndicates the engine speed computed
from the POS signal (lo signal) of the
camshaft position sensor.
When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
When the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine coolant
temperature determined by the ECM is
displayed.
The signai voltage of the mass air flow
0 sensor is displayed.
The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
0 coolant temperature sensor) is displayed.
-
MAS AIRiFL SE [V]
The signal voltage of the oxygen sensor
is displayed.
02
SEN [V]'
0 After turning ON the ignition switch, "RICH" is displayed until air-fuel mixture
ratio feedback control begins.
When the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the clamp-
ing is displayed continuously.
MiR
F/C MNT*
[RICH/LEAN] Display of oxygen sensor signal during
air-fuel ratio feedback control:
RICH
... means the mixture became
"rich", and control is being affected
toward a leaner mixture.
LEAN
... means the mixture became
"lean", and control is being affected
toward
a rich mixture.
The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is displayed. VHCL SPEED SE [krn/h] or [mph]
The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played. I BATTERY VOLT [V]
THRTL POS SEN [V] The throttle position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed.
Throttle motor sensor output voltage Approx. 4.6V THRTL POS SE2 [V] 0 RB25DET
TURBO BOOST
SENSOR
RB25DET
Turbo pressure sensor output voltage 0 Approx. 2.7V
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
0 starter signal. played regardless of the starter signal.
lndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the 0 throttle position sensor signal.
-
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]
CLSD THUP SW
[0
N/O
FF]
0 lndicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner sianal. AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]
lndicates [ON/OFFj condition from the
parldneutral position switch signal.
PiN
POSl SW [ONIOFF)
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ONIOFF]
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]
lndicates [ON/OFfl condition from the
electrical load signal
andlor lighting
switch.
ON ... rear defogger is operating.
OFF ... rear defogger is not operating.
NOTE: Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically. *: Models with three way catalyst.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES .
CONSULT (Cont'd)
Monitored item
[Unit] signals Description
Remarks
INJ
PULSE [msec]
I
When the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated. lndicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input
siqnals.
IGN TIMING [BTDC]
I lo
lndicates the ignition timing computed by ECM according to the input signals. When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
IACV-AACN
I%]
I lo
lndicates IACV-AACN control value com-
puted by ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
PURG VOL CN
[ONIOFF dutyj lndicates the EVAP canister purge vol-
ume control valve computed by the ECM according to the input signals. The opening becomes larger as the
value increases.
AIF
ALPHA [%]
- The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feed-
back correction factor per cycle is indi-
cated. -- - When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
This data also includes the data for the
air-fuel ratio learning control.
AIR COND
RLY [ONIOFF] The air conditioner relay control condition
(determined by ECM according to the
input signal) is indicated.
-- - - Indicates the fuel pump relay control con-
dition determined by ECM according to
the input signals.
The control condition of the intake valve
timing control solenoid valve is indicated.
ON
... Intake valve timing control is oper-
ating. OFF
... lntake valve timing control is not
operating.
VlAS
SN [ONIOFF] RB20DE (UB), RB25DE
Control conditions computed by ECM Solenoid valve activated: ON Solenoid valve not activated: OFF
SWRL CONT SN
[ON/OFF]
0 RB20DE (UB)
COOLING FAN
[HVLOW/O FF] RB25DE, RB25DET
The control condition of the cooling fan
(determined by ECM according to the
input signal) is indicated.
HI
... High speed operation LOW ... Low speed operation
OFF ... Stop
TURBO CONT
SN 0 RB25DET Control conditions computed by ECM
Solenoid valve activated: ON Solenoid valve not activated: OFF
PD PRESSURE
SENSOR M Refrigerant pressure sensor output volt-
age Approx. 0.36V min.
(Varies with air conditioner refrigerant
pressure)
, VOLTAGE Voltage measured by the voltage probe.
Pulse width, frequency or duty cycle
measured by the pulse probe. Only "#" is displayed if item is unable to
be measured.
r Figures with "#"s are temporary ones.
They are the same figures as an actual
piece of data which was just previously
measured.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
CONSULT (Cont'd)
REAL TlME DIAGNOSIS IN DATA MONITOR MODE
CONSULT has two kinds of triggers and they can be selected by touching "SETTINGJy in "DATA MONITOR"
mode.
1. "AUTO TRIG" (Automatic trigger):
The malfunction will be identified on the CONSULT screen in real time.
In other words, malfunction item will be displayed at the moment the malfunction is detected by ECM. GI
DATA MONITOR can be performed continuously until a malfunction is detected. However, DATA MONI-
TOR cannot continue any longer after the malfunction detection.
2. "MANU TRIG" (Manual trigger):
Malfunction item will not be displayed automatically on CONSULT screen even though a malfunction
is detected by ECM.
DATA MONITOR can be performed continuously even though a malfunction is detected. I
AT
Use these triggers as follows: . 1. "AUTO TRIG"
While trying to detect the DTC by performing the "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE", be sure to BR
select to "DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)" mode. You can confirm the malfunction at the moment it is
detected.
While narrowing down the possible causes, CONSULT should be set in "DATA MONITOR (AUTO ST
TRIG)" mode, especially in case the incident is intermittent.
When you are inspecting the circuit by gently shaking (or twisting) the suspicious connectors, compo-
Rs
nents and harness in the "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE, the moment a malfunction is found
the malfunction item will be displayed. (Refer to GI section,
"Incident
Simulation Tests" in
"HOW TO
PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS
FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT'.) HA
2. "MANU TRIG"
If the malfunction is displayed as soon as "DATA MONITOR" is selected, reset CONSULT to "MANU
TRIG".
By selecting "MANU TRIG" you can monitor and store the data. The data can be utilized for
further diagnosis, such as a comparison with the value for the normal operating condition.
I
I SELECT MONITOR ITEM 1
I MAIN SIGNALS
SELECTION FROM MENU
I I
-11 START I
I h SET RECORDING COND 1 1 k SET RECORDING CON0 1
I MANU TRIG I
I LONG TlME I
"AUTO TRIG"
A malfunction
can be
displayed on "DATA
MONITOR" screen
automatically
if detected. "MANU TRIG"
A
malfunction can not be
displayed
on "DATA
MONITOR" screen
automatically even
if
detected.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES t i
CONSULT (Cont'd) i
FUNCTION TEST MODE
CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUNCTION
TEST
ITEM JUDGEMENT
CONDITION
lgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Displays the results of on board
diagnostic system.
SELF-DIAG
RESULTS Objective
system
--
ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Throttle position sensor circuit is
tested when throttle is opened and
closed fully. ("IDLE POSITION" is
the test item name for the vehicles
in which idle is selected by throttle
position sensor.) Harness and connector
Throttle position sensor (Closed
throttle position)
Throttle position sensor (Closed
throttle position) adjustment
Throttle linkage
Venfy operation in DATA
MONITOR mode.
Throttle
valve:
opened OFF
ON
CLOSED THROTTLE
POSl Throttle valve:
closed
lgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Throttle position sensor circuit is
tested when throttle is opened and
closed fully.
Harness and connector
Throttle position sensor
Throttle position sensor
adjustment
Throttle linkage
Verify operation in DATA
MONITOR mode.
Range
(Throttle
valve fully opened
- Throttle valve
fully closed) More
than 3.0V THROTTLE POSl
SEN CKT
lgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Neutral position switch circuit is
tested when shift lever is
manipulated.
lgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Fuel pump circuit is tested by
checking the pulsation in fuel
pressure when fuel tube is
pinched. Out of
N/P
positions OFF
Harness
and connector
Neutral position switch
Linkage adjustment
PARWNEUT POSl SW CKT
In
N/P positions
Harness and connector
Fuel pump
Fuel pump relay
Fuel filter clogging
Fuel level
There
is pressure pulsation on
the fuel feed hose.
FUEL PUMP
CIRCUIT
--
The valve timing control system is
diagnosed by checking for
operating sound of the solenoid
valve.
lgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Cooling fan circuit is tested when
cooling fan is rotated.
VALVE
TIMING
SN
CKT
Harness and connector
Cooling fan motor
Cooling fan relay
COOLING
FAN
CIRCUIT RB25DE, RB25DET
The cooling fan rotates and
stops every
3 seconds.
lgnition switch: ON -+ START
Start signal circuit is tested when
engine is started by operating the
starter. Battery voltage and water
temperature before cranking, and
average battery voltage, mass air
flow sensor output voltage and
cranking speed during cranking
are displayed.
Harness and connector
lgnition switch
START
SIGNAL
CIRCUIT Start
signal: OFF 3 ON

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
CONSULT (Cont'd) --
CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUNCTION TEST
ITEM CONDITION
JUDGEMENT
-
PWIST SIGNAL Locked position
Neutral position
Ignition
switch: ON
(Engine running)
Power steering oil pressure switch
circuit is tested when steering
wheel is rotated fully and then set
to a straight line running position. ON
OFF Harness and connector
Power steering oil pressure switch GO
CIRCUIT a Power steering oil pump
I VlAS SN CIRCUIT
0 RB20DE (UB),
RB25DE
The variable air intake system is
diagnosed by checking for opera-
tion of the actuator.
-
SWRL CONT SN
CIRCUIT
0 RB20DE (UB)
The air jet swirl control system is
diagnosed by checking for opera-
tion of the actuator.
-- -- -
a Vehicle speed sensor circuit is
tested when vehicle
is running at
a speed of 10 km/h (6 MPH) or
higher.
After warming up, idle the engine.
Ignition timing is checked by read-
ing ignition timing with a timing
light and checking whether it
agrees with specifications.
Harness and connector 877
Vehicle speed sensor
Vehicle
speed sensor input
signal is greater than 4 krnlh
(2 MPH).
VEHICLE SPEED
SEN CKT Speedometer
RS
Adjust ignition timing (by moving
camshaft position sensor or dis-
tributor)
HA
Camshaft position sensor drive
The
timing light indicates the
same value on the screen.
IGN
TIMING
ADJ
mechanism
la INJECTION SYS (Injector, fuel
pressure regulator, harness or
connector)
IGNITION SYS (Spark plug, igni-
tion coil, power transistor harness
or connector)
VACUUM SYS (Intake air leaks)
Oxygen sensor circuit
Oxygen sensor operation
Fuel pressure high or low
Mass air flow sensor
Air-fuel ratio feedback circuit
(injection system, ignition system,
vacuum system, etc.) is tested by
examining the oxygen sensor out-
put at 2,000
rpm under non-
loaded state. Oxygen sensor COUNT
More
than
5 times during 10 sec-
onds
MIXTURE
RATIO
TEST
- -- /
POWER BALANCE
Injector circuit (Injector, harness or
connector)
Ignition circuit (Spark plug, ignition
coil, power transistor harness or
connector)
Compression
Valve timing
After warming up, idle the engine.
Injector operation of each cylinder
is stopped one after another, and
resultant change in engine rotation
is examined to evaluate combus-
tion of each cylinder. (This is only
displayed for models where a
sequential
multipart fuel injection
system is used.)
D After warming up, idle the engine.
D IACV-AAC valve system is tested
by detecting change in engine
speed when IACV-AAC valve
opening is changed to
0%, 20%
and 80%. Difference
in engine speed is
greater than 25 rpm before
and after cutting off the injec-
tor of each cylinder.
Harness and connector
IACV-AAC valve
Air passage restriction between air
inlet and IACV-AAC valve
IAS (Idle adjusting screw) adjust-
ment
Difference
in engine speed is
greater than 150
rpm
between
when valve opening is at 80%
and at 20%.
IACV-AACN
SYSTEM
ECM PART NUMBER
Part number of the ECM equipped on the vehicle
can be read.
ECM: 2371 0-XXXXX
ECM-TCM: 23740-XXXXX

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
AirIFuel Ratio Inspection
Insert probe into left exhaust pipe.
ECLl788D
L Malfunction indicator lamp
CO/HC DENSITY INSPECTION
The vehicle uses aidfuel ratio feedback system with learning func-
tion. Because wide range of compensation is available, no
CO/HC
density adjustment is necessary. G!
Warm up engine to normal operating temperature, and check
that the idle speed and the ignition timing are within the speci-
fications. Then, check
CO/HC density with COIHC meter.
CAUTION:
muffler. Therefore, insert probe of the COMC meter into the
I
RB25DET-NT model uses exhaust pressure-sensitive control
I left exhaust pipe. (under -no-load condition, exhaust gas is
emitted from the left exhaust pipe only.)
a If not within the specifications, check the airlfuel ratio feedback
@status as follows.
Select "MIR FIC MNT" in "DATA MONITOR" mode.
a Run engine at approx. 2,000 rpm or higher and check that ST
I "RICH" and "LEAN" are displayed alternately.
Turn ignition switch ON and connect terminals CHK and Rs
@ IGN on the data link connector for CONSULT (under
instrument lower driver panel) for
2 seconds or more with
a suitable harness, then disconnect them. klk~
a Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature, then run
the engine at 2,000
rpm or higher. Check that the malfunction
indicator lamp blinks at least five times in
10 seconds. La=
0 Engine speed should be increased (approx. 2,000 rpm)
before performing check, even though the
air/fuel ratio
feedback control is active during idling.
8D

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
P ECM (aTCM) InputDutput Signal Reference
Value
SIGNAL VOLTAGES MEASURED WITH OSCILLOSCOPE AND CIRCUIT TESTER
- Signal voltages measured at ECM (-TCM) terminals (terminals for engine control) with a circuit tester and
example of waveforms displayed on an oscilloscope are shown below.
For signal terminals for A/T control, refer to "AIT Trouble Diagnosis" in AT section.
Measured data are affected by many factors such as irregularity of parts, vehicle history, operating
conditions, environment, service status, and measuring instruments and methods.
Terminal
No.
RX / TX
Signal name
I nition signal 8 ower transistor
drive signal)
CH~~"N
ECM & IGN coil
relay control signal (Data
link connector for CONSULT)
Tachometer drive
signal
NOTE: Above
At idle
When cranking: Approx. 0.1 2V
At idle: Approx. 0.1 V
?pprox. 1V
,During approx. 1.5
sec. after ignition switch turned OFF: 4pprox. 1 V 1.5 sec. after ignition switch turned OFF: Battery voltage)
:RB20DE
(UB),
RB25DEJ
Approx.
1.2V
:RB25DET]
Approx.
7.2V At
approx. 2,000 rpm
Approx. 0.15
- 0.25V
Approx. 3V
voltages are measured values obtained by analog circuit tester.
EC-39

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
DESCRIPTION
CONSULT indicates operation timing of each solenoid such as electrical shift timing and lock-up timing.
Therefore, when there is a definite difference between shift timing detected from shift shock (or engine
speed variation) and the one indicated by CONSULT, mechanical parts other than solenoids and sensors
(including hydraulic circuit) may be malfunctioning. In this case, check the mechanical parts using appli-
cable diagnostic procedures.
Shift schedule (which implies gear position) displayed on CONSULT and that indicated in Service Manual
may differ slightly. This occurs because of the following reasons:
Actual shift schedule has more or less tolerance or allowance.
Shift schedule indicated in Service Manual refers to the point where shifts start, and gear position dis-
played on CONSULT indicates the point where shifts are completed.
Shift solenoid valve A or B (ON/OFF) is displayed on CONSULT at the start of shifting. Gear position
is displayed upon completion of shifting (which is computed by TCM).
To make sure the part No. of ECM-TCM on CONSULT, touch "ENGINE" to verify "C/U PART NUMBER".
SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
Refer to "CONSULT Instruction Manual - Supplement" in details.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT connector to data link connector.
3. Start engine.
4. Touch "START', "NT and "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" sequen-
tially on CONSULT screen.
5. Self-diagnosis results are displayed on the screen.