NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

How to Switch Diagnostic Test ModesNCEC0032S02
*1: EC-SR-329
*2: EC-SR-59*3: EC-SR-329 *4: EC-SR-93SEF951W Turn ignition switch
ªONº (Do not start
engine.)
Mode I - MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP CHECK. *2
MI should come on.Check MI circuit. *1
Repair harness or connector.
Start engine.Diagnostic Test Mode I
Ð MALFUNCTION WARNING
Data link
connector
Connect CHK and IGN terminals
with a suitable harness.
MI should come off.Check MI and DDL circuits. *3
Check ECM fail-safe. *4Repair harness or connectors.
Wait at least 2 seconds.
Data link
connector
Disconnect the suitable harness
between CHK and IGN terminals.
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE II
Ð SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
(ERASING ECM MEMORY) Start engineDiagnostic Test Mode II
Ð HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1 (FRONT)
MONITOR
Data link
connector
Wait at least 2 seconds.
lSwitching the modes is not possible when the
engine is running.
lWhen ignition switch is turned off during
diagnosis, power to ECM will drop after
approx. 9 seconds.
The diagnosis will automatically return to
Diagnostic Test Mode I.
Data link
connectorIf the suitable harness is disconnected
at this time, the diagnostic trouble code
will be erased from the backup memory
in the ECM. NG
NGNG
OK
NG
OK
OK
OK
OK
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-61

Diagnostic Test Mode I Ð Bulb CheckNCEC0032S03In this mode, the MI on the instrument panel should stay ON. If it remains OFF, check the MI bulb. Refer to
EL section (ªWARNING LAMPSº) or see EC-SR-329.
Diagnostic Test Mode I Ð Malfunction WarningNCEC0032S04
MI Condition
ON When the malfunction is detected or the ECM's CPU is malfunctioning.
OFF No malfunction.
IThese DTC numbers are clarified in Diagnostic Test Mode II (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS).
Diagnostic Test Mode II Ð Self-diagnostic ResultsNCEC0032S05In this mode, the DTC and 1st trip DTC are indicated by the number of blinks of the MI.
The DTC and 1st trip DTC are displayed at the same time. If the MI does not illuminate in diagnostic test mode
I (Malfunction warning), all displayed items are 1st trip DTCs. If only one code is displayed when the MI illu-
minates in diagnostic test mode II (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS), it is a DTC; if two or more codes are
displayed, they may be either DTCs or 1st trip DTCs. DTC No. is same as that of 1st trip DTC. These uni-
dentified codes can be identified by using the CONSULT or GST. A DTC will be used as an example for how
to read a code.
A particular trouble code can be identified by the number of four-digit numeral flashes. The ªzeroº is indicated
by the number of ten flashes. The length of time the 1000th-digit numeral flashes on and off is 1.2 seconds
consisting of an ON (0.6-second)-OFF (0.6-second) cycle.
The 100th-digit numeral and lower digit numerals consist of a 0.3-second ON and 0.3-second OFF cycle.
A change from one digit numeral to another occurs at an interval of 1.0 second OFF. In other words, the lat-
ter numeral appears on the display 1.3 seconds after the former numeral has disappeared.
A change from one trouble code to another occurs at an interval of 1.8 second off.
In this way, all the detected malfunctions are classified by their DTC numbers. The DTC ª0000º refers to no
malfunction. (See TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEX, EC-SR-6.)
How to Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results)
NCEC0032S0501The DTC can be erased from the backup memory in the ECM when the diagnostic test mode is changed from
Diagnostic Test Mode II to Diagnostic Test Mode I. (Refer to ªHOW TO SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TEST
MODESº.)
IIf the battery is disconnected, the DTC will be lost from the backup memory after approx. 24 hours.
IBe careful not to erase the stored memory before starting trouble diagnoses.
SEF952W
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-62

Diagnostic Test Mode II Ð Front Heated Oxygen Sensor MonitorNCEC0032S06In this mode, the MI displays the condition of the fuel mixture (lean or rich) which is monitored by the heated
oxygen sensor 1 (front).
MI Fuel mixture condition in the exhaust gas Air fuel ratio feedback control condition
ON Lean
Closed loop system
OFF Rich
*Remains ON or OFF Any condition Open loop system
*: Maintains conditions just before switching to open loop.
To check the heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) function, start engine in the Diagnostic Test Mode II and warm
it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points to the middle of the gauge.
Next run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load conditions. Then make sure that the
MI comes ON more than 5 times within 10 seconds with engine running at 2,000 rpm under no-load.
OBD System Operation ChartNCEC0033RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MI, 1ST TRIP DTC, DTC, AND DETECTABLE ITEMSNCEC0033S01IWhen a malfunction is detected for the first time, the 1st trip DTC and the 1st trip freeze frame data are
stored in the ECM memory.
IWhen the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, the DTC and the freeze frame data are
stored in the ECM memory, and the MI will come on. For details, refer to ªTwo Trip Detection Logicº on
EC-SR-48.
IThe MI will go off after the vehicle is driven 3 times with no malfunction. The drive is counted only when
the recorded driving pattern is met (as stored in the ECM). If another malfunction occurs while counting,
the counter will reset.
IThe DTC and the freeze frame data will be stored until the vehicle is driven 40 times (driving pattern A)
without the same malfunction recurring (except for Misfire and Fuel Injection System). For Misfire and Fuel
Injection System, the DTC and freeze frame data will be stored until the vehicle is driven 80 times (driv-
ing pattern C) without the same malfunction recurring. The ªTIMEº in ªSELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTSº
mode of CONSULT-II will count the number of times the vehicle is driven.
IThe 1st trip DTC is not displayed when the self-diagnosis results in ªOKº for the 2nd trip.
SUMMARY CHARTNCEC0033S02
Items Fuel Injection System Misfire Other
MI (goes off) 3 (pattern B) 3 (pattern B) 3 (pattern B)
DTC, Freeze Frame Data (no display) 80 (pattern C) 80 (pattern C) 40 (pattern A)
1st Trip DTC (clear) 1 (pattern C), *1 1 (pattern C), *1 1 (pattern B)
1st Trip Freeze Frame Data (clear) *1, *2 *1, *2 1 (pattern B)
For details about patterns ªBº and ªCº under ªFuel Injection Systemº and ªMisfireº, see EC-SR-65.
For details about patterns ªAº and ªBº under ªOtherº, see EC-SR-67.
*1: Clear timing is at the moment OK is detected.
*2: Clear timing is when the same malfunction is detected in the 2nd trip.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Malfunction Indicator (MI) (Cont'd)
EC-63

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MI, DTC, 1ST TRIP DTC AND DRIVING PATTERNS FOR
ªMISFIREº , ªFUEL INJECTION SYSTEMº
NCEC0033S03
*1: When the same malfunction is
detected in two consecutive trips,
MI will light up.
*2: MI will go off after vehicle is driven
3 times (pattern B) without any
malfunctions.
*3: When the same malfunction is
detected in two consecutive trips,
the DTC and the freeze frame
data will be stored in ECM.
*4: The DTC and the freeze framedata will not be displayed any
longer after vehicle is driven 80
times (pattern C) without the same
malfunction.
(The DTC and the freeze frame
data still remain in ECM.)
*5: When a malfunction is detected
for the first time, the 1st trip DTC
and the 1st trip freeze frame data
will be stored in ECM.
*6: The 1st trip DTC and the 1st tripfreeze frame data will be cleared
at the moment OK is detected.
*7: When the same malfunction is
detected in the 2nd trip, the 1st
trip freeze frame data will be
cleared.
*8: 1st trip DTC will be cleared when
vehicle is driven once (pattern C)
without the same malfunction after
DTC is stored in ECM.
SEF392S
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
OBD System Operation Chart (Cont'd)
EC-64

EXPLANATION FOR DRIVING PATTERNS FOR ªMISFIRE DETERIORATION>º, ªFUEL INJECTION SYSTEMº
NCEC0033S04Driving Pattern BNCEC0033S0401Driving pattern B means the vehicle operation as follows:
All components and systems should be monitored at least once by the OBD system.
IThe B counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected once regardless of the driving pattern.
IThe B counter will be counted up when driving pattern B is satisfied without any malfunction.
IThe MI will go off when the B counter reaches 3. (*2 in EC-SR-64)
Driving Pattern CNCEC0033S0402Driving pattern C means the vehicle operation as follows:
1) The following conditions should be satisfied at the same time:
Engine speed: (Engine speed in the freeze frame data)  375 rpm
Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data)´(1 0.1) [%]
Engine coolant temperature (T) condition:
IWhen the freeze frame data shows lower than 70ÉC (158ÉF), ªTº should be lower than 70ÉC (158ÉF).
IWhen the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70ÉC (158ÉF), ªTº should be higher than or
equal to 70ÉC (158ÉF).
Example:
If the stored freeze frame data is as follows:
Engine speed: 850 rpm, Calculated load value: 30%, Engine coolant temperature: 80ÉC (176ÉF)
To be satisfied with driving pattern C, the vehicle should run under the following conditions:
Engine speed: 475 - 1,225 rpm, Calculated load value: 27 - 33%, Engine coolant temperature: more than 70ÉC
(158ÉF)
IThe C counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected regardless of driving pattern C.
IThe C counter will be counted up when driving pattern C is satisfied without the same malfunction.
IThe DTC will not be displayed after C counter reaches 80.
IThe 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is counted once without the same malfunction after DTC
is stored in ECM.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
OBD System Operation Chart (Cont'd)
EC-65

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MI, DTC, 1ST TRIP DTC AND DRIVING PATTERNS EXCEPTFOR
ªMISFIRE º, ªFUEL INJECTION SYSTEMº
NCEC0033S05
*1: When the same malfunction is
detected in two consecutive trips,
MI will light up.
*2: MI will go off after vehicle is driven
3 times (pattern B) without any
malfunctions.
*3: When the same malfunction is
detected in two consecutive trips,
the DTC and the freeze frame
data will be stored in ECM.*4: The DTC and the freeze frame
data will not be displayed any
longer after vehicle is driven 40
times (pattern A) without the same
malfunction.
(The DTC and the freeze frame
data still remain in ECM.)
*5: When a malfunction is detected
for the first time, the 1st trip DTCand the 1st trip freeze frame data
will be stored in ECM.
*6: 1st trip DTC will be cleared after
vehicle is driven once (pattern B)
without the same malfunction.
*7: When the same malfunction is
detected in the 2nd trip, the 1st
trip freeze frame data will be
cleared.
SEF393S
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
OBD System Operation Chart (Cont'd)
EC-66

EXPLANATION FOR DRIVING PATTERNS EXCEPTFOR ªMISFIRE DETERIORATION>º, ªFUEL INJECTION SYSTEMº
NCEC0033S06Driving Pattern ANCEC0033S0601
IThe A counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected regardless of (1) - (4).
IThe A counter will be counted up when (1) - (4) are satisfied without the same malfunction.
IThe DTC will not be displayed after the A counter reaches 40.
Driving Pattern BNCEC0033S0602Driving pattern B means the vehicle operation as follows:
All components and systems should be monitored at least once by the OBD system.
IThe B counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected once regardless of the driving pattern.
IThe B counter will be counted up when driving pattern B is satisfied without any malfunctions.
IThe MI will go off when the B counter reaches 3 (*2 in EC-SR-66).
AEC574
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
OBD System Operation Chart (Cont'd)
EC-67

CONSULT-II=NCEC0034CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURENCEC0034S011. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect ªCONSULT-IIº to data link connector.
(Data link connector is located behind the fuse box cover.)
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
5. Touch ªENGINEº.
6. Perform each diagnostic test mode according to each service
procedure.
For further information, see the CONSULT-II Operation
Manual.
SEF192X Fuel pump fuse
Fuel pump
relay
Data link connector
PBR455D
PEF895K
PEF216U
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II
EC-68

ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
NCEC0034S02
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC RESULTS
D ATA
MONI-
TORD ATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUTCamshaft position sensorXXXX
Mass air flow sensor X X X
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sorXXXXX
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) X X X X X
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear) X X X X X
Vehicle speed sensor or ABS
actuator and electric unit (control
unit)XXXX
Throttle position sensor X X X
Intake air temperature sensor X X X
Crankshaft position sensor (OBD)XXXX
Knock sensor X
Ignition switch (start signal) X X
Closed throttle position switch X X X
Closed throttle position switch
(throttle position sensor signal)XX
Air conditioner switch X X
Refrigerant pressure sensor X X
Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch X X X
Power steering oil pressure switch X X
Battery voltage X X
Electrical load X X
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-69

ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC RESULTS
D ATA
MONI-
TORD ATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUT-
PUTInjectors X X X
Power transistor (Ignition timing) XX
(Ignition
signal)XXX
IACV-AAC valve X X X X X
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valveX XXX
Air conditioner relay X X
Fuel pump relay X X X X
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
heaterXXXX
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
heaterXXXX
Cooling fan X X X X
Calculated load value X X X
X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-II screen in freeze frame data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to EC-SR-50.
FUNCTIONNCEC0034S03
Diagnostic test mode Function
Work supportThis mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the
indications on the CONSULT-II unit.
Self-diagnostic resultsSelf-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame
data can be read and erased quickly.*1
Data monitor Input/Output data in the ECM can be read.
Data monitor (spec)Input/Output specifications of the basic fuel schedule, AFM, A/F feedback control value and the
other data monitor items can be read.
Active testDiagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also
shifts some parameters in a specified range.
DTC confirmation The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/result can be confirmed.
ECM part number ECM part numbers can be read.
*1 The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
1) Diagnostic trouble codes
2) 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
3) Freeze frame data
4) 1st trip freeze frame data
5) System readiness test (SRT) codes
6) Test values
7) Distance traveled while MI is activated
8) Others
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-70