check engine NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

C: QUICK CHARGE
Determine initial charging current setting and
charging time from specific gravity, referring to
Fig. 6.
Charge battery.
Go to“CAPACITY TEST”.Fig. 6 INITIAL CHARGING CURRENT SETTING AND CHARGING TIME
(Quick charge)
BATTERY TYPE
(YUASA type code)025, 027,
063096, 065,
075
CURRENT [A] 20 (A) 25 (A)
CONVERTED SPECIFIC GRAVITY
1.100 - 1.130 2.5 hours
1.130 - 1.160 2.0 hours
1.160 - 1.190 1.5 hours
1.190 - 1.220 1.0 hours
Above 1.220 0.75 hours (45 min.)

Check battery type and determine the specified current using the table
shown above.

After starting charging, adjustment of charging current is not necessary.
CAUTION:

Do not use quick charge method on a battery whose specific gravity is less than 1.100.

Set initial charging current to value specified in Fig. 6. If charger is not capable of producing
specified current value, set its charging current as close to that value as possible.

Keep battery away from open flame while it is being charged.

When connecting charger, connect leads first, then turn on charger. Do not turn on charger first,
as this may cause a spark.

Be careful of a rise in battery temperature because a large current flow is required during quick-
charge operation.
If battery temperature rises above 60°C (140°F), stop charging. Always charge battery when its
temperature is below 60°C (140°F).

Do not exceed the charging time specified in Fig. 6, because charging battery over the charging
time can cause deterioration of the battery.
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
Applied modelSR
engine
with CVT
(stan-
dard)SR
engine
with CVT
(cold
area)
CD
engine
(stan-
dard)QG
engine
(stan-
dard)QG
engine
(cold
area)
SR
engine
with MT
(stan-
dard)SR
engine
with MT
(cold
areaCD
engine
(cold
area)
Ty p e
(YUASA type
code)025 027 063 065 075 096
Capacity V-AH 12 - 61 12 - 61 12 - 47 12 - 55 12 - 50 12 - 75
CCA 480 570 420 510 600 750


BATTERY
Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont’d)
EL-36

Trouble Diagnoses
If any abnormality is found, immediately disconnect battery negative terminal.
Starter does not stop.Replace magnetic switch.
Engine does not start.
Does engine turn by cranking?
No
Ye s
Does engine turn normally?
No (Turns slowly.)
Ye s
Check ignition/fuel system.
Check battery as follows:
Charging condition
Terminal connections
Terminal corrosion
NG
OK
Repair starter motor.

A
Does starter motor turn?
No
Ye s
Does gear shaft turn?
No
Ye s
Check pinion clutch.
Check reduction gear, armature
and gear shaft.
Check fuse and fusible link.
OK
NG
Replace.
Check battery as follows:
Charging condition
Terminal connections
Terminal corrosion
OK

A
NG
Charge battery.
Repair connections and corro-
sion of battery terminals.
Check starting system wiring.
OK
NG
Repair.
Does magnetic switch operation
sound occur?
Ye s
No
Replace magnetic switch
Check condition of pinion and
ring gear mesh.
NG
OK
Does starter turn under no load
by connecting wires as follows?
SEL009Z
Ye s
Replace magnetic switch.

Adjust pinion movement.
Check pinion moving mecha-
nism.

Check ring gear.
No
Repair starter motor.












STARTING SYSTEM
EL-40

Trouble Diagnoses
Before conducting an alternator test, make sure that the battery is fully charged. A 30-volt voltmeter and
suitable test probes are necessary for the test. The alternator can be checked easily by referring to the
Inspection Table.

Before starting, inspect the fusible link.

Use fully charged battery.
WITH IC REGULATOR
Check the
following:
⋅Warning
lamp bulb
⋅Fuse for
warning
lamp
Ignition
switch“ON”Warning lamp
“OFF”Disconnect connector (S, L) and
ground L harness side.Warning lamp
“OFF”
Warning lamp
“ON”Damaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
Warning lamp
“ON”
Engine start.
Engine
speed: 1,500
rpmWarning lamp
“ON”Check the following:
⋅Drive belt
⋅Fuse for S terminal
⋅Connector (S, L terminal)
connectionEngine idlingWarning lamp
“OFF”OK
Warning lamp
“ON”
Warning lamp
“OFF”OKEngine
speed:
1,500 rpm
(Measured B
terminal
voltage)More than
15.5VDamaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
No
generationField circuit is
open.
Warning lamp:“CHARGE”warning lamp in combination meter
Note:

If the inspection result is OK even though the charging system is malfunctioning, check the B
terminal connection. (Check the tightening torque.)

When field circuit is open, check condition of rotor coil, rotor slip ring and brush. If necessary,
replace faulty parts with new ones.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate“CHARGE”warning lamp, if any of the following
symptoms occur while alternator is operating:

Excessive voltage is produced.

No voltage is produced.
CHARGING SYSTEM
EL-55

Removal and Installation
1. Loosen lock bolt.
2. Remove RH undertray.
3. Loosen alternator mounting bolt and remove drive belt.
4. Remove lock bolt and adjust.
5. Remove harness connectors.
6. Remove alternator mounting bolt.
7. Support engine with jack, and remove front engine mounting
bolt.
8. Remove alternator.
Disassembly
REAR COVER
CAUTION:
Rear cover may be hard to remove because a ring is used
to lock outer race of rear bearing. To facilitate removal of
rear cover, heat bearing box section with a 200W soldering
iron.
Do not use a heat gun, as it can damage diode assembly.
REAR BEARING
CAUTION:

Do not reuse rear bearing after removal. Replace with a
new one.

Do not lubricate rear bearing outer race.
Inspection
ROTOR CHECK
1. Resistance test
Resistance: Refer to SDS (EL-63).

Not within the specified values ... Replace rotor.
2. Insulator test

Continuity exists ... Replace rotor.
3. Check slip ring for wear.
Slip ring minimum outer diameter:
Refer to SDS (EL-63).

Not within the specified values ... Replace rotor.
.NEL327 Loosen
Adjusting bolt
Tighten
Lock bolt
SEL910T
16 - 21
(1.6 - 2.1, 12 - 15)
37 - 50 (3.8 - 5.1, 27 - 37)
37 - 50 (3.8 - 5.1,
27 - 37)
:N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
SEL032Z Soldering iron
(200W capacity)
Bearing box
SEL033Z Slip rings
CHARGING SYSTEM
EL-60

Trouble Diagnoses
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
LH headlamps do not operate. 1. Bulb
2. Grounds
E11andE37
3. 15A fuse
4. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check grounds
E11andE37
3. Check 15A fuse [No.31 (gasoline engine),
32 (diesel engine) located in fuse and fusible link
box].
Verify battery positive voltage is present at termi-
nal

8of lighting switch.
4. Check lighting switch.
RH headlamps do not operate. 1. Bulb
2. Grounds
E11andE37
3. 15A fuse
4. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check grounds
E11andE37
3. Check 15A fuse [No.32 (gasoline engine),
33 (diesel engine) located in fuse and fusible link
box].
Verify battery positive voltage is present at termi-
nal

5of lighting switch.
4. Check lighting switch.
LH high beams do not operate,
but LH low beam operates.1. Bulbs
2. Open in LH high beams circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulbs.
2. Check R/B wire between lighting switch and LH
headlamps for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
LH low beam does not operate,
but LH high beam operates.1. Bulb
2. Open in LH low beam circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check R/Y wire between lighting switch and LH
headlamp for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
RH high beams do not operate,
but RH low beam operates.1. Bulbs
2. Open in RH high beams cir-
cuit
3. Lighting switch.1. Check bulbs.
2. Check R/G wire between lighting switch and RH
headlamps for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
RH low beam does not operate,
but RH high beam operates.1. Bulb
2. Open in RH low beam circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check P/L wire between lighting switch and RH
headlamp for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
High beam indicator does not
work.1. Bulb
2. Grounds
M6,M26andM28
orE11andE39
3. Open in high beam circuit1. Check bulb in combination meter.
2. Check grounds
M6,M26andM28orE11and
E39.
3. Check R/B wire between lighting switch and com-
bination meter for an open circuit.
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Conventional Type—
EL-69

WARNING:

The xenon headlamp has a high-tension current generating area. Be extremely careful when
removing and installing. Be certain to disconnect the battery negative cable prior to removing or
installing.

When the xenon headlamp is lit, do not touch the harness (covered with red or amber insulation),
bulb itself or the bulb socket with your bare hands.

Never service a xenon headlamp with wet hands.

When checking body side harness with a circuit tester, be certain to disconnect the harness
connector from the xenon headlamp.

When the xenon headlamp is lit, the xenon bulb must be installed in the headlamp housing.
(Never turn on xenon headlamp, if the bulb is out of the headlamp housing.)
CAUTION:
Make sure to install the bulb securely; if the xenon bulb is improperly installed in its socket, high-
tension current leaks occur. This may lead to a melted bulb and/or bulb socket.
Trouble Diagnoses
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
LH or RH xenon headlamp
(low beam) blinks, lacks
brightness or does not illu-
minate.1. 15A fuse 1. Check 20A fuse [No.
30(gasoline engine),
43(diesel engine) : LH, No.38(gasoline engine),
39(diesel engine), : RH, located in fuse and fusible
link box].
2. Relay 2. Check Headlamp relay.
3. Power supply circuit to headlamp
low beam3. Verify battery positive voltage is present at terminal

3of headlamp harness with lighting switch in
“2nd”and“Low”positions. (Before inspecting head-
lamp terminal, disconnect headlamp connector with
lighting switch in“OFF”position.)
4. Xenon bulb 4. Replace the xenon bulb with the other side bulb or
new one. (If headlamps illuminate correctly, replace
the bulb.)
5. HID control unit and booster 5. Replace the HID control unit and booster as a head-
lamp assembly.
LH or RH [both headlamp
high and xenon (low) beam]
do not illuminate.1. 15A fuse 1. Check 15A fuse [No.
30(Gasoline engine), No.43
(diesel engine), : LH, No.38(gasoline engine),
No.
39(diesel engine) located in fuse and fusible
link box].
2. Ground circuit 2. Check continuity between headlamp harness termi-
nal

2and body ground. (Before inspecting head-
lamp terminal, disconnect headlamp connector with
lighting switch in“OFF”position.)
LH or RH headlamp high
beam does not illuminate.1. Bulb
2. Power supply circuit to headlamp
high beam1. Check bulb.
2. Verify battery positive voltage is present at terminal

1of headlamp harness with lighting switch in
“2nd”and“HIGH”position. (Before inspecting head-
lamp terminal, disconnect headlamp connector with
lighting switch in“OFF”position.)
HID: High Intensity Discharge
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Xenon Type—
EL-75

Aiming Adjustment
Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the follow-
ing.
a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
b. Place vehicle on level ground.
c. Check that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of
coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools).
Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver’s seat.
1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of the
fog lamp lens as shown at left.
2. Turn front fog lamps ON.
3. Adjust front fog lamps so that the top edge of the high inten-
sity zone is 100 mm (4 in) below the height of the fog lamp
centers as shown at left.

When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the head-
lamps and opposite fog lamp.
Bulb Specifications
Item Wattage (W)
Front fog lamp 55
NEL553 Aiming adjusting screw
MEL327G
7.6 m (25 ft)
Screen
Main axis of light
MEL328G Vertical centerline
ahead of left fog lamp
Car
axis Top edge of high
intensity zoneVertical centerline
ahead of right
fog lamp
Floor to center
of foglamp lens
(height of fog
lamp centers)
.100 (4).100 (4)
High-intensity areas
Unit: mm (in)
FRONT FOG LAMP
EL-111

INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL
CHECK ECM OUTPUT.
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between combination
meter terminals

1and
11at idle and
2,000 rpm.
Higher rpm = Higher voltage
Lower rpm = Lower voltage
Voltage should change with rpm.
NG
OK
Engine revolution signal is
OK.
Check the following
Combination meter terminal
1ground
circuit

Harness for open or short between ECM
and combination meter
INSPECTION/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT.
Check harness continuity between fuel
level sensor unit terminal

3and
ground.
Continuity should exist.
OK
NG
Repair harness or con-
nector.
CHECK GAUGE UNITS.
Refer to“FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
CHECK”(EL-164).
OK
NG
Repair or replace.
Refer to FE section in
Service Manual.
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR
SHORT
1. Disconnect combination connector
and fuel level sensor unit connector.
2. Check continuity between combina-
tion meter terminal

20and fuel
level sensor unit terminal

1.
Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between combina-
tion meter

20and ground.
Continuity should exist.
OK
NG
Repair harness or con-
nector.
Fuel level sensor is OK.
YEL492B Combination meter connector
NEL764
Fuel level sensor
unit connector
NEL763
Combination meter
connectorFuel level sensor unit
connector




METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Models before VIN -
P11U0548750) (Cont’d)
EL-157

INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL
CHECK ECM OUTPUT.
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between combination
meter terminals

10and
22at idle
and 2,000 rpm.
Higher rpm = Higher voltage
Lower rpm = Lower voltage
Voltage should change with rpm.
NG
OK
Engine revolution signal
is OK.
Check the following

Combination meter terminal
1
ground circuit

Harness for open or short between
ECM and combination meter
INSPECTION/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT.
Check harness continuity between fuel
level sensor unit terminal

3and
ground.
Continuity should exist.
OK
NG
Repair harness or con-
nector.
CHECK GAUGE UNITS.
Refer to“FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
CHECK”.
OK
NG
Repair or replace.
Refer to FE section in
Service Manual.
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR
SHORT
1. Disconnect combination connector
and fuel level sensor unit connector.
2. Check continuity between combina-
tion meter terminal

24and fuel
level sensor unit terminal

1.
Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between combina-
tion meter

24and ground.
Continuity should exist.
OK
NG
Repair harness or con-
nector.
Fuel level sensor is OK.
YEL013D
NEL764 Fuel level sensor
unit connector
YEL014D




METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Models after VIN -
P11U0548750) (Cont’d)
EL-162

Fuel Level Sensor Unit Check

For removal, refer to FE section (“FUEL SYSTEM”).
Check the resistance between terminals (G) and (E).
QG & SR Engine Models
Ohmmeter
Float position mm (in)Resistance
value
(Ω) (+) ()
GE*3 Full 151 (5.945) 7.5 - 9.5
*2 1/2 88 (3.465) 88.5 - 93.5
*1 Empty 15 (0.591) 180.0 - 186.8
*1 and *3: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
CD20T Engine Models
Ohmmeter
Float position mm (in)Resistance
value
(Ω) (+) ()
GE*3 Full 18 (0.709) 7.5 - 9.5
*2 1/2 84 (3.307) 88.5 - 93.5
*1 Empty 158 (6.220) 180.0 - 186.8
*1 and *3: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
Thermal Transmitter Check
Check the resistance between the terminals of thermal transmit-
ter and body ground.
Water temperature°C(°F) Resistance (Ω)
65 (149) Approx. 951 - 1109
91 (196) Approx. 433 - 510
NEL330G
E
*3
*2
*1
NEL329
EG
*1
*2
*3
SEL233P Ohmmeter
METER AND GAUGES
EL-164