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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 1: Loosening And Retightening Ground Screws
      G02525702Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK HO2S2 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
      G02525703Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check harness continuity between HO2S2 terminal 3 and ECM terminal 78.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  3. CHECK HO2S2 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal and HO2S2 terminal as follows.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Fig 3: Checking Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal And Ho2S2 Terminal
      G02525704Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Continuity should exist. 

    2. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Fig 4: Checking Harness Continuity Between Terminals And Ground
      G02525705Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Continuity should not exist. 

    3. Also check harness for short to power.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  4. CHECK HO2S2 CONNECTOR FOR WATER 

    Check heated oxygen sensor 2 harness connectors for water.

    Water should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 2 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 6.
    • NG: Replace malfunctioning heated oxygen sensor 2.
  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    • : INSPECTION END