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Compression Pressure: Inspection

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  1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
  2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
  3. Disconnect fuel pump fuse (1) from IPDM E/R (2) to avoid fuel injection during measurement.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Fuse And IPDM E/R
    G07225687Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  5. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  6. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-III).
  7. Install compression gauge with an adapter (commercial service tool) onto spark plug hole.
    Fig 2: Installing Compression Gauge With An Adapter (Commercial Service Tool) Onto Spark Plug Hole
    G07225688Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Use the adapter hat has a smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) (a) as shown in the illustration. Otherwise, it may be caught by cylinder head during removal.
      Fig 3: Identifying Adapter
      G07225689Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to "START" for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabilizes, read the compression pressure and the engine rpm. Perform these steps to check each cylinder.

    Compression pressure : Refer to  "GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

    CAUTION: Always use a fully charged battery to obtain the specified engine speed.
    • If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the engine speed again with normal battery gravity. Refer to "HOW TO HANDLE BATTERY ".
    • If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head gasket). After the checking, measure compression pressure again.
    • If some cylinder has low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
      • If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check piston rings and replace if necessary.
      • If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be malfunctioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly.
    • If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace cylinder head gaskets.
  9. After inspection is completed, install removed parts.
  10. Start the engine, and check that the engine runs smoothly.
  11. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".
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