2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

With CONSULT-II

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNINGΒ ".
  2. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNINGΒ ".
  3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  4. Check that all items listed under the topic PREPARATION (previously mentioned) are in good order.
  5. Select "IDLE AIR VOL LEARN" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode.
    Fig 1: Scan Tool Display "Select Work Item, Idle Air Vol Learn"
    G02401251Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Touch "START" and wait 20 seconds.
    Fig 2: Scan Tool Display "Work Support"
    G02401252Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Make sure that "CMPLT" is displayed on CONSULT-II screen. If "CMPLT" is not displayed, Idle Air Volume Learning will not be carried out successfully. In this case, find the cause of the incident by referring to the DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE below.
  8. Rev up the engine 2 or 3 times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.
Fig 3: Scan Tool Display "Work Support, Idle Air Vol Learn"
G02401253Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
ITEM SPECIFICATION

ITEM SPECIFICATION
Idle speed A/T: 650+/-50 rpm (in P or N position)
Β  M/T: 650+/-50 rpm (in Neutral position)
Ignition A/T: 15+/-5Β°BTDC (in P or N Position)
Β  M/T: 15+/-5Β° BTDC (in Neutral position)
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