Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten two ground screws on the body. Refer to Ground Inspection .
  
  Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK H02S2 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 harness connector.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Check harness continuity between H02S2 terminal 4 and ECM terminal 78. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
  1. Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK H02S2 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal and H02S2 terminal as follows. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
  
  Fig 3: Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal & HO2S2 Terminal Chart (1 Of 2)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Continuity should exist.
2. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
  
  Fig 4: Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal & HO2S2 Terminal Chart (2 Of 2)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Continuity should not exist.
3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK H02S2 CONNECTOR FOR WATER
Check connectors for water.
1. Water should not exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.
CHECK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 2
Refer to Component Inspection .

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: Replace malfunctioning heated oxygen sensor 2.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .
1. INSPECTION END