2002 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. INSPECTION START 

    Turn ignition switch to START.

    Is any cylinder ignited? 

    Yes or No

    • Yes (With CONSULT-II): GO TO 2.
    • Yes (Without CONSULT-II): GO TO  3.
    • No: GO TO  7.
  2. CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Active Test
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    3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

    OK or NG

    • OK: INSPECTION END 
    • NG: GO TO  7.
  3. CHECK FUNCTION OF INJECTOR-I 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Stop engine.
    2. Disconnect harness connector F44, F101.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Harness Connector
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    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between harness connector F44 terminal 5 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Harness Connector F44 Terminal 5 & Ground
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      • Voltage: Battery voltage 
    5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    6. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    7. Check harness continuity between harness connector F44 terminal and ECM terminal as follows.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      CYLINDER AND TERMINALS REFERENCE TABLE

      Cylinder Harness connector F44 terminal ECM terminal
      1 6 23
      3 2 22
      5 1 21
      • Continuity should exist. 
    8. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  5.
    • NG: GO TO 4.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E8, F17
    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E30
    • 10A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between harness connector F44 and fuse
    • Harness for open or short between harness connector F44 and ECM
    • : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK FUNCTION OF INJECTOR-II 

    Provide battery voltage between harness connector F101 as follows and then interrupt it. Listen to each injector operating sound.

    Fig 4: Checking Function Of Injector-II
    G02474682Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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