engine overheat NISSAN TEANA 2003 Owner's Guide

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-30, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" .
Component InspectionBBS00530
COOLING FAN MOTORS-1 AND -2
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage and
check operation.
Cooling fan motor should operate.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
ON*25
Coolant leaks
Visual No leaksCO-34, "LEAK CHECK"
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hotCO-50, "WATER INLET
AND THERMOSTAT
ASSEMBLY"
ON*17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-575
).
OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
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Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual No overflow during driving
and idlingCO-34, "LEVEL CHECK"
OFF*410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankCO-34, "LEVEL CHECK"
OFF 11
Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)EM-210, "CYLINDER
HEAD"
12
Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonEM-228, "CYLINDER
BLOCK"
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
Cooling fan speedCooling fan motor terminals
(+) (−)
Middle (MID)1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
1 and 2 3
1 and 2 4
High (HI) 1 and 2 3 and 4
SEF734W

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
NVH troubleshooting (BR) ................................... BR-5
NVH troubleshooting (EM)(QR20DE) ............... EM-12
NVH troubleshooting (EM)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .....
EM-126
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O2S1B1 - Wiring diagram .................. EC-488
, EC-498
O2S1B2 - Wiring diagram .................. EC-490, EC-500
Oil cooler (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... LU-23
Oil filter(QR20DE) .............................................. LU-10
Oil filter(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ........................ LU-22
Oil pan (engine)(QR20DE) ............................... EM-26
Oil pan (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... EM-145
Oil pressure (engine)(QR20DE) .......................... LU-7
Oil pressure (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .. LU-20
Oil pump (engine)(QR20DE) ............................. LU-11
Oil pump (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... LU-25
Oil pump regulator valve (engine)(QR20DE) ..... LU-11
Oil pump regulator valve (engine)(VQ23DE and
VQ35DE) ........................................................... LU-25
Oil seal replacement (engine)(QR20DE) ......... EM-53,
EM-62
, EM-70, EM-81
Oil seal replacement (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE)
EM-207
On board diagnostic system ................ EC-33, EC-373
Out side mirror .................................... GW-74, GW-77
Overheat ............................................ EC-218, EC-575
Oversize piston(QR20DE) .............................. EM-103
Oversize piston(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ........ EM-249
OVRCSV - Wiring diagram .............................. AT-101
P
Park/Neutral position switch .............. EC-238
, EC-614
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) ...... AT-161, AT-210
Park/neutral position switch (CVT) .................. CVT-62
PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) ... EC-30, EC-370
PHASE - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-178
PHSB1 - Wiring diagram .................................. EC-526
PHSB2 - Wiring diagram .................................. EC-528
Pilot bushing replacement - See Pilot
converter(QR20DE) .......................................... EM-81
Pilot bushing replacement - See Pilot
converter(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. EM-228
Piston assembly(QR20DE) ............................... EM-92
Piston assembly(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... EM-240
Piston pin inspection(QR20DE) ........................ EM-99
Piston pin inspection(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) EM-245
Piston ring inspection(QR20DE) ..................... EM-100
Piston ring inspection(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) EM-246
Piston to bore clearance(QR20DE) ................ EM-103
Piston to bore clearance(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ........
EM-249
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram .. EC-239, EC-615, CVT-64
POS - Wiring diagram ........................ EC-171, EC-519
POWER - Wiring diagram ................... CVT-135, PG-4
Power door mirror .............................................. BL-21
Power seat ......................................................... SE-59
Power steering fluid level .................................. MA-42
Power steering gear ........................................... PS-17
Power steering oil pump .................................... PS-29
Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor .......... EC-185,
EC-533
Power supply routing .......................................... PG-3
Power window .................................................. GW-17
Precations for Leak detection dye .................. ATC-14
Precautions (General) ........................................... GI-4
Pressure control solenoid valve A .. CVT-97, CVT-102
Pressure control solenoid valve B CVT-105, CVT-108
Pressure test (CVT) ........................................ CVT-33
PRGVLV - Wirng diagram ................. EC-283, EC-678
Primary pressure sensor ............................... CVT-126
Primary Speed Sensor .................................... CVT-74
PRIPS - Wiring diagram ................................ CVT-127
PRSCVT - Wiring diagram .............................. CVT-75
PS/SEN - Wiring diagram ................. EC-186, EC-534
PT/SEN - Wiring diagram ................................ AT-121
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R/FOG - Wiring diagram .................................. LT-144
Radiator(QR20DE) ............................... CO-13, CO-16
Radiator(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ..................... CO-37
Radio - See Audio .................................... AV-4, AV-18
Rear bumper ....................................................... EI-17
Rear disc brake .................................................. BR-33
Rear door ............................................ BL-119, GW-50
Rear parcel shelf finisher .................................... EI-43
Rear seat ......................................................... SE-112
Rear window defogger ..................................... GW-54
Refrigerant connection precaution .................... ATC-6
Refrigerant discharging evacuating charging ATC-131
Refrigerant general precaution ......................... ATC-6
Refrigerant lines ............................................ ATC-131
Refrigerant pressure sensor EC-339, EC-748, ATC-83,
ATC-144
Refrigeration cycle .......................................... ATC-19
Removal and installation (A/T) ......................... AT-241
Road test ......... AT-48, AT-50, AT-51, AT-52, CVT-35
Rocker cover(QR20DE) .................................... EM-39
Rocker cover(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............ EM-160
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ........................ LT-219
ROOM/L - Wiring diagram ............................... LT-225
RP/SEN - Wiring diagram ................. EC-340, EC-749
RRO2 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-314, EC-320
RRO2B1 - Wiring diagram ................ EC-715, EC-724
RRO2B2 - Wiring diagram ................ EC-717, EC-726
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SEAT - Wiring diagram ...................................... SE-59
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ..................... SRS-48
Seat belt, front ..................................................... SB-3
Seat, rear ......................................................... SE-112
Secondary pressure sensor .......................... CVT-118
Secondary Speed Sensor ............................... CVT-79
SECPS - Wiring diagram .............................. CVT-119

MA-18
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE)

8. Warm up until opening thermostat and water control valve. Standard for warming-up time is approximately
10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
9. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).

Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
10. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 9 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer
drops.
12. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
13. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
14. Repeat step 13 three times.
15. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 3 through 9 until engine coolant level no
longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-81, "
CYLINDER
BLOCK" .
2. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Disconnect heater hose (left side of vehicle) at the position in
the figure.

Enhance heater hose as high as possible.
4. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.

When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the
engine coolant.
5. Install air duct assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
6. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
7. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
8. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
9. Drain water from the system. Refer to MA-16, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Cooling SystemBLS00093
WARNING:

Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from radiator.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
1 : Heater hose
: Vehicle front
PBIC4679E

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ23DE AND VQ35DE)
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When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the
engine coolant.
6. Install air duct assembly. Refer to EM-131, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. Install radiator cap.
8. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3000
rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
9. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).

Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
10. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 9 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer
drops.
12. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
13. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
14. Repeat step 13 three times.
15. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 3 through 9 until engine coolant level no
longer drops.

Clean excess engine coolant from engine.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If cylinder block water drain plugs are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-233, "
ASSEM-
BLY" .
2. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-131, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" . Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level)
: 0.8 (3/4 lmp qt)
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Radiator drain plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)