NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

WORK SUPPORT MODENCEC0034S04
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
IGNITION TIMING ADJIIGNITION TIMING FEEDBACK CONTROL WILL BE
HELD BY TOUCHING ªSTARTº. AFTER DOING SO,
ADJUST IGNITION TIMING WITH A TIMING LIGHT BY
TURNING THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR.When adjusting initial ignition tim-
ing
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASEIFUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING ªSTARTº
DURING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJIIDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGNITION TIMING ADJIIDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition
timing
After adjustment, confirm target
ignition timing with a timing light.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC MODENCEC0034S05DTC and 1st Trip DTCNCEC0034S0501Regarding items of ªDTC and 1st trip DTCº, refer to
ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-SR-6.
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame DataNCEC0034S0502
Freeze frame data
item*Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]IEngine Control component part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as ªPXXXXº. [Refer
to ªAlphabetical & P No. Index for DTCº (EC-SR-6).]
FUEL SYS DATAIªFuel injection system statusº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
IOne mode in the following is displayed.
ªMODE 2º: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
ªMODE 3º: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enrichment)
ªMODE 4º: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
ªMODE 5º: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
CAL/LD VALUE [%]IThe calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP [ÉC]
or [ÉF]IThe engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
S-FUEL TRIM [%]IªShort-term fuel trimº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
IThe short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel
schedule.
L-FUEL TRIM [%]IªLong-term fuel trimº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
IThe long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule
than short-term fuel trim.
ENGINE SPEED [rpm]IThe engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VHCL SPEED [km/h]
or [mph]IThe vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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DATA MONITOR MODENCEC0034S06
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]qqIIndicates the engine speed computed
from the REF signal (180É signal) of the
camshaft position sensor.IAccuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
IIf the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal value
may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]qqIThe signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor is displayed.IWhen the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ÉC] or [ÉF]qqIThe engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the
engine coolant temperature sensor) is
displayed.IWhen the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-circuited,
ECM enters fail-safe mode. The
engine coolant temperature deter-
mined by the ECM is displayed.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]qqIThe signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 1 (front) is displayed.
HO2S2 (B1) [V]qIThe signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 (rear) is displayed.
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]qIDisplay of heated oxygen sensor 1
(front) signal during air-fuel ratio feed-
back control:
RICH ... means the mixture became
ªrichº, and control is being affected
toward a leaner mixture.
LEAN ... means the mixture became
ªleanº, and control is being affected
toward a rich mixture.IAfter turning ON the ignition switch,
ªRICHº is displayed until air-fuel mix-
ture ratio feedback control begins.
IWhen the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continuously.
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]qIDisplay of heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
signal:
RICH ... means the amount of oxygen
after three way catalyst is relatively
small.
LEAN ... means the amount of oxygen
after three way catalyst is relatively
large.IWhen the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]qqIThe vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal or ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit)
signal is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]qIThe power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
THRTL POS SEN [V]qqIThe throttle position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]qIThe intake air temperature determined
by the signal voltage of the intake air
temperature sensor is indicated.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
starter signal.IAfter starting the engine, [OFF] is
displayed regardless of the starter
signal.
CLSD THL/P SW
[ON/OFF]IIndicates mechanical contact [ON/OFF]
condition of the closed throttle position
switch.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates idle position [ON/OFF] com-
puted by ECM according to the throttle
position sensor signal.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioning signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
PNP switch signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of the
power steering oil pressure switch deter-
mined by the power steering oil pressure
switch signal.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
electrical load signal and/or lighting
switch.
ON ... rear defogger is operating and/or
lighting switch is on.
OFF ... rear defogger is not operating
and lighting switch is not on.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
heater fan switch.
INJ PULSE -B1
[msec]qIIndicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input signals.IWhen the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain computed value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]IªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board cor-
rection.
IGN TIMING [BTDC]qIIndicates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals.
IACV-AAC/V [step]qIIndicates the IACV-AAC valve control
value computed by ECM according to
the input signals.
A/F ALPHA -B1 [%]qIIndicates the mean value of the air-fuel
ratio feedback correction factor per
cycle.IWhen the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
IThis data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control.
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates the air conditioner relay control
condition determined by ECM according
to the input signals.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates the fuel pump relay control
condition determined by ECM according
to the input signals.
COOLING FAN
[HI/LOW/OFF]qIIndicates the control condition of the
cooling fan determined by ECM accord-
ing to the input signals.
HI ... High speed operation
LOW ... Low speed operation
OFF ... Stop
HO2S1 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]IIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated
oxygen sensor 1 (front) heater deter-
mined by ECM according to the input
signals.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]IIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated
oxygen sensor 2 (rear) heater deter-
mined by ECM according to the input
signals.
PURG VOL C/V [%]IIndicates the EVAP canister purge vol-
ume control solenoid valve computed by
the ECM according to the input signals.
IThe opening becomes larger as the
value increases.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]IªCalculated load valueº indicates the
value of the current airflow divided by
peak airflow.
ABSOL TH×P/S [%]IªAbsolute throttle position sensorº indi-
cates the throttle opening computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the throttle position sensor.
MASS AIRFLOW
[gm/s]IIndicates the mass airflow computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the mass air flow sensor.
IDL A/V LEANIDisplay the condition of idle air volume
learning
YET...Idle air volume learning has not
been performed yet.
CMPLT...Idle air volume learning has
already been performed successfully.
INCMP...Idle air volume learning has not
been performed successfully.
TRVL AFTER MIL
[km] or [Mile]IDistance traveled while MI is activated
VOLTAGE [V]IVoltage measured by the voltage probe.
PULSE
[msec] or [Hz] or [%]IPulse width, frequency or duty cycle
measured by the pulse probe.IOnly ª#º is displayed if item is unable
to be measured.
IFigures with ª#ºs are temporary ones.
They are the same figures as an
actual piece of data which was just
previously measured.
DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODENLEC1365S07
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]qqIThe signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor specification is displayed.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]IªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel injec-
tion pulse width programmed into ECM,
prior to any learned on board correction.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]qIIndicates the mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
IThis data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control.
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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ACTIVE TEST MODENCEC0034S07
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TIONIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IChange the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IFuel injectors
IHeated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
IACV-AAC/V
OPENINGIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IChange the IACV-AAC valve
opening steps using CONSULT-
II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening steps.IHarness and connector
IIACV-AAC valve
ENG COOLANT
TEMPIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IChange the engine coolant tem-
perature indication using CON-
SULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IEngine coolant temperature sen-
sor
IFuel injectors
IGNITION TIM-
INGIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
ITiming light: Set
IRetard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IAdjust initial ignition timing
POWER BAL-
ANCEIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IAir conditioner switch ªOFFº
IShift lever ªNº
ICut off each injector signal one
at a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.IHarness and connector
ICompression
IInjectors
IPower transistor
ISpark plugs
IIgnition coils
COOLING FANIIgnition switch: ON
ITurn the cooling fan ªONº and
ªOFFº using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves and stops.IHarness and connector
ICooling fan motor
FUEL PUMP
RELAYIIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
ITurn the fuel pump relay ªONº
and ªOFFº using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.IHarness and connector
IFuel pump relay
SELF-LEARNING
CONTIIn this test, the coefficient of self-learning control mixture ratio returns to the original coefficient by touching
ªCLEARº on the screen.
PURG VOL
CONT/VIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IChange the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening percent.IHarness and connector
IEVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve
IDLE AIR VOL
LEARNIIn this test, the idle air volume that keeps the engine within the specified range is memorized in ECM.
DTC CONFIRMATION MODENCEC0034S08SRT STATUS ModeNCEC0034S0801For details, refer to ªSYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODEº,
EC-SR-49.
SRT Work Support Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT
while monitoring the SRT status.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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DTC Work Support ModeNCEC0034S0802
TEST MODE TEST ITEM CONDITION REFERENCE PAGE
Heated oxygen sensor 1
(front)HO2S1 (B1) P0130
Refer to corresponding
trouble diagnosis for
DTC.EC-SR-144
HO2S1 (B1) P0131 EC-SR-150
HO2S1 (B1) P0132 EC-SR-156
HO2S1 (B1) P0133 EC-SR-162
Heated oxygen sensor 2
(rear)HO2S2 (B1) P0137 EC-SR-180
HO2S2 (B1) P0138 EC-SR-187
HO2S2 (B1) P0139 EC-SR-194
REAL TIME DIAGNOSIS IN DATA MONITOR MODE
(RECORDING VEHICLE DATA)
NCEC0034S10CONSULT-II has two kinds of triggers and they can be selected by
touching ªSETTINGº in ªDATA MONITORº mode.
1) ªAUTO TRIGº (Automatic trigger):
IThe malfunction will be identified on the CONSULT-II screen in
real time.
In other words, DTC 1st trip DTC and malfunction item will be
displayed if the malfunction is detected by ECM.
At the moment a malfunction is detected by ECM, ªMONITORº
in ªDATA MONITORº screen is changed to ªRecording
Data...xx%º as shown at left, and the data after the malfunc-
tion detection is recorded. Then when the percentage reached
is 100%, ªREAL-TIME DIAGº screen is displayed. If ªSTOPº is
touched on the screen during ªRecording Data...xx%º, ªREAL-
TIME DIAGº screen is also displayed.
The recording time after the malfunction detection and the
recording speed can be changed by ªTRIGGER POINTº and
ªRecording Speedº. Refer to CONSULT-II OPERATION
MANUAL.
2) ªMANU TRIGº (Manual trigger):
IDTC/1st trip DTC and malfunction item will not be displayed
automatically on CONSULT-II screen even though a malfunc-
tion is detected by ECM.
DATA MONITOR can be performed continuously even though
a malfunction is detected.
Use these triggers as follows:
1) ªAUTO TRIGº
IWhile trying to detect the DTC/1st trip DTC by performing the
ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, be sure to select to ªDATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)º mode. You can confirm the malfunc-
tion at the moment it is detected.
IWhile narrowing down the possible causes, CONSULT-II
should be set in ªDATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)º mode, espe-
cially in case the incident is intermittent.
SEF705Y
SEF707X
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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When you are inspecting the circuit by gently shaking (or twist-
ing) the suspicious connectors, components and harness in
the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, the moment a malfunction
is found the DTC/1st trip DTC will be displayed. (Refer to GI
section, ªIncident Simulation Testsº in ªHOW TO PERFORM
EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº.)
2) ªMANU TRIGº
IIf the malfunction is displayed as soon as ªDATA MONITORº
is selected, reset CONSULT-II to ªMANU TRIGº. By selecting
ªMANU TRIGº 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.
SEF720X
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Generic Scan Tool (GST)NCEC0035DESCRIPTIONNCEC0035S01Generic Scan Tool (OBDII scan tool) complying with ISO 15031-4
ISO 15031-4 has 9 different functions explained on the next page.
ISO9141 is used as the protocol.
The name ªGSTº or ªGeneric Scan Toolº is used in this service
manual.
GST INSPECTION PROCEDURENCEC0035S021. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect ªGSTº to data link connector. (Data link connector is
located under the fuse box cover.)
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Enter the program according to instruction on the screen or in
the operation manual.
(*: Regarding GST screens in this section, sample screens are
shown.)
5. Perform each diagnostic mode according to each service pro-
cedure.
For further information, see the GST Operation Manual of the
tool maker.
SEF139P
SEF192X Fuel pump fuse
Fuel pump
relay
Data link connector
SEF398S
SEF416S
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Generic Scan Tool (GST)
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FUNCTIONNCEC0035S03
Diagnostic test mode Function
MODE 1 READINESS TESTSThis mode gains access to current emission-related data values, including analog
inputs and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, distance traveled while MI is activated
and system status information.
MODE 2 (FREEZE DATA)This mode gains access to emission-related data value which were stored by ECM
during the freeze frame. [For details, refer to ªFreeze Frame Dataº (EC-SR-68).]
MODE 3 DTCsThis mode gains access to emission-related power train trouble codes which were
stored by ECM.
MODE 4 CLEAR DIAG INFOThis mode can clear all emission-related diagnostic information. This includes:
IClear number of diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 1)
IClear diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 3)
IClear trouble code for freeze frame data (MODE 1)
IClear freeze frame data (MODE 2)
IReset status of system monitoring test (MODE 1)
IClear on board monitoring test results (MODE 6 and 7)
MODE 6 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode accesses the results of on board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific
components/systems that are not continuously monitored.
MODE 7 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode enables the off board test drive to obtain test results for emission-related
powertrain components/systems that are continuously monitored during normal driving
conditions.
MODE 8 Ð This mode is not applicable on this vehicle.
MODE 9 (CALIBRATION ID)This mode enables the off-board (External test equipment) to request specific vehicle
information such as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Calibration IDs.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSR20DE
Generic Scan Tool (GST) (Cont'd)
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IntroductionNCEC0036The engine has an ECM to control major systems such as fuel
control, ignition control, idle air control system, etc. The ECM
accepts input signals from sensors and instantly drives actuators.
It is essential that both input and output signals are proper and
stable. At the same time, it is important that there are no problems
such as vacuum leaks, fouled spark plugs, or other problems with
the engine.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a problem that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this
case, careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the
replacement of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the problems. A road
test with CONSULT-II (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the ªWork Flowº on EC-SR-82.
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such problems, espe-
cially intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and
under what conditions they occur. A ªDiagnostic Worksheetº like the
example on next page should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for ªconventionalº problems first.
This will help troubleshoot driveability problems on an electronically
controlled engine vehicle.
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETNCEC0036S01There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction
of engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can make
trouble-shooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a problem. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a
customer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one on the next page in order
to organize all the information for troubleshooting.
Some conditions may cause the malfunction indicator to come on
steady or blink and DTC to be detected.
Example:
Vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the engine to misfire.
MEF036D
SEF233G
SEF234G
SEF907L
KEY POINTS
WHAT..... Vehicle & engine model
WHEN..... Date, Frequencies
WHERE..... Road conditions
HOW..... Operating conditions,
Weather conditions,
Symptoms
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTIONSR20DE
Introduction
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