Safety Warning

DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2012370Z TOURING, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - SYSTEM AND COMPONENT TESTINGPRECAUTIONPRECAUTIONSFOR MEXICOFOR MEXICO: GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

2012 Nissan-Datsun 370Z Touring, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans

FOR MEXICO: General Precautions

2012 Nissan-Datsun 370Z Touring, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION FOR MEXICO: General Precautions

Always use a 12 volt battery as power source .
Never attempt to disconnect battery cables while engine is running .
Before connecting or disconnecting the ECM harness connector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect negative battery cable. Failure to do so may damage the ECM because battery voltage is applied to ECM even if ignition switch is turned OFF .
Before removing parts, turn ignition switch OFF and then disconnect negative battery cable .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Terminal
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Never disassemble ECM .
If a battery cable is disconnected, the memory will return to the ECM value .
The ECM will now start to self-control at its initial value. Thus, engine operation can vary slightly in this case. However, this is not an indication of a malfunction. Never replace parts because of a slight variation .
If the battery is disconnected, the following emission-related diagnostic information will be cleared within 24 hours .
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
- Freeze frame data
- 1st trip freeze frame data
- System readiness test (SRT) codes
- Test values
When connecting ECM harness connector (A), fasten (B) it securely with a lever as far as it will go as shown in the figure below .

Fig 2: Identifying ECM Unit
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• 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.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.