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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten two ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 1: Identifying ECM Ground Screws On Body
      G02450336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 2.
    • NG : Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector and A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting ECM Harness Connector And A/F Sensor 1
      G02450337Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Check harness continuity between the following terminals. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      A/F SENSOR 1 TO ECM TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

      A/F sensor 1 terminal ECM terminal
      1 16
      2 75
      5 35
      6 56
      • Continuity should exist  .
    3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals 16, 35, 56, 75 or A/F sensor 1 terminals 1, 2, 5, 6 and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      • Continuity should not exist  .
    4. Also check harness for 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 INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    OK or NG 

    • OK : Replace A/F sensor 1.
    • NG : Repair or replace.