Ignition System: Notes

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, StandardSECTION Notes

If engine cranks but does not run or immediately stalls, perform appropriate IGNITION CHECKS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article. Engine cranks but will not run diagnostic procedure will determine if problem is in the ignition or fuel systems. If any DTCs are stored, see related DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.

NOTE: For ECM terminal identification, see PIN VOLTAGE CHARTS article. For harness connector locations, see ENGINE COMPARTMENT HARNESS under CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. For engine performance related component locations, see appropriate figure under COMPONENT LOCATIONS . For vacuum diagram identification, see VACUUM DIAGRAMS article.
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