1996 Infiniti J30 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Trouble Code Definition

NOTE: When DTC tests indicate to check a component, see indicated component in SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. For Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) illustration symbol identification, see Figure. To identify ECM connector terminals, see WIRING DIAGRAMS  section.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

Scan Tester DTC Scan Tester MIL DTC System Affected Probable Cause
P0000 505 No Malfunction Normal Condition
P0100  0102 Mass Airflow Sensor Circuit Open/Shorted Circuit
P0110  0401 Intake Air Temp. Sensor Open/Shorted Circuit
P0115  0103 Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor Open/Shorted Circuit
P0120  0403 Throttle Position Sensor Open/Shorted Circuit
P0125  0908 Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor Faulty Sensor
P0130  0303 Right Front HO2S/Fuel System Open/Shorted Ckt/High HO2S Signal
P0135  0901 Right Front HO2S Open/Shorted Ckt High HO2S Signal
P0136  0707 Rear HO2S Open/Shorted Ckt/High HO2S Signal
P0141  0902 Right Rear HO2S/Fuel System Open/Shorted Ckt/High HO2S Signal
P0150  0303/308/503 Left Front HO2S Open/Shorted Circuit
P0155  1001 Left Front HO2S Open/Shorted Ckt/Faulty Sensor
P0156  0708 Left Rear HO2S Fuel System Open/Shorted Ckt/High HO2S Signal
P0161  1002 Left Rear HO2S Open/Shorted Ckt/Faulty Sensor
P0171  0115 Right Side Fuel System Failure Fuel System MAF Fault
P0172  0114 Right Side Fuel System Failure Fuel System MAF Fault
P0174  0210 Left Side Fuel System Failure Fuel System MAF Fault
P0175  0290 Left Side Fuel System Failure Fuel System MAF Fault
P0300  0701 Multiple Cyl. Misfire Ignition System
P0301  0608 No. 1 Cyl. Misfire Ignition System
P0302  0607 No. 2 Cyl. Misfire Ignition System
P0303  0606 No. 3 Cyl. Misfire Ignition System
P0304  0605 No. 4 Cyl. Misfire Ignition System
P0305  0604 No. 5 Cyl. Misfire Ignition System
P0306  0603 No. 6 Cyl. Misfire Ignition System
P0325 (1) 0304 Knock Sensor Open/Shorted Circuit
P0335  0802 Crankshaft Position Sensor Incorrect Crank Signal
P0340  0101 Camshaft Position Sensor No Crank Signal
P0400  0302 EGR Function No EGR Operation
P0420  0702 Three-Way Catalyst Malfunction Restricted Exhaust
P0430  0703 Three-Way Catalyst Malfunction Restricted Exhaust
P0500  0104 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) No VSS Signal
P0505  0205 Idle Air Control (IACV) Incorrect Idle Speed
P0600 (2) 0504 A/T Communication Signal (3) A/T Control Unit Signal Error
P0605  0301 ECM Signals Not Normal
P0705  1003 Park/Neutral Position Switch Open/Shorted Ckt
P1320  0201 Ignition Signal Circuit Open/Shorted Ckt
P1336  0905 Crankshaft Position Sensor Chipped Flywheel Tooth
P1400  1005 EGRC/EVAP Solenoid Open/Shorted Ckt/Faulty Solenoid
P1401  0305 EGR Temperature Sensor Open/Shorted Ckt.
P1443  ..... Canister Control Vacuum Check Switch Open/Shorted Circuit
P1605  0804 A/T Communication Signal A/T Control Unit Signal Error
P1900  1308 Cooling Fan Circuit Cooling System Fault
(1) Freeze frame data will not be stored in the ECM for the knock sensor. The MIL will not light for a knock sensor malfunction.
(2) In case of the diagnostic item, the freeze frame data will not be stored in the ECM. This diagnosis does not have 2 trip detection logic, and will not light up the MIL.
(3) See appropriate TRANSMISSION article for test procedures.
Fig 1: Identifying DTC Illustration Symbols (J30)
G90F18734Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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