Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 411

P0172 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION

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>> GO TO 4.

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>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

4.

CHECK FUEL PRESSURE

1. Check fuel pressure. Refer to 

EC-1038, "Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> GO TO 5.

5.

 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check fuel hoses and fuel tubes for clogging.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace “fuel filter and fuel pump assembly”.

NO

>> Repair or replace

6.

CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR

With CONSULT-III

1. Install all removed parts.

2. Check “MASS AIR FLOW” in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.

3. For specification, refer to 

EC-1043, "Mass Air Flow Sensor"

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With GST

1. Install all removed parts.

2. Check mass air flow sensor signal in “Service $01” with GST.

3. For specification, refer to 

EC-1043, "Mass Air Flow Sensor"

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Is the measurement value within the specification?

YES

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> Check connectors for rusted terminals or loose connections in the mass air flow sensor circuit or

grounds. Refer to 

EC-693, "DTC Logic"

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7.

CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR

With CONSULT-III

1. Start engine.

2. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.

3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

Without CONSULT-III

1. Let engine idle.

2. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 8.

NO

>> Perform trouble diagnosis for FUEL INJECTOR, refer to

EC-956, "Component Function Check"

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8.

CHECK FUEL INJECTOR

1. Remove fuel injector assembly. Refer to 

EM-36, "Removal and Installation"

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Keep fuel hose and all fuel injectors connected to fuel tube.

2. Confirm that the engine is cooled down and there are no fire hazards near the vehicle.

3. Disconnect all fuel injector harness connectors.

4. Disconnect all ignition coil harness connectors.

5. Prepare pans or saucers under each fuel injectors.

6. Crank engine for about 3 seconds.

Make sure fuel does not drip from fuel injector.

Clicking noise should be heard.

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P0172 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 9.

NO

>> Replace the fuel injectors from which fuel is dripping. Always replace O-ring with new one. 

9.

CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to 

GI-42, "Intermittent Incident"

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>> INSPECTION END

P0181 FTT SENSOR

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P0181 FTT SENSOR

Description

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The fuel tank temperature sensor is used to detect the fuel tempera-

ture inside the fuel tank. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from

the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the fuel temper-

ature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the

change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor

decreases as temperature increases.

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*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminal 95 (Fuel tank temperature sensor) and ground.

CAUTION:

Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's transis-
tor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at

least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I

1. Turn ignition switch and wait at least 10 seconds.

2. Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?

YES

>> Go to 

EC-768, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> GO TO 3.

3.

CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

 With CONSULT-III

1. Select “COOLAN TEMP/S” in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.

2. Check “COOLAN TEMP/S” value.

 With GST

Follow the procedure “With CONSULT-III” above.
“COOLAN TEMP/S” less than 60

°C (140°F)?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> GO TO 4.

4.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II

Fluid temperature

°C (°F)]

Voltage*

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Resistance

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20 (68)

3.5

2.3 - 2.7

50 (122)

2.2

0.79 - 0.90

SEF012P

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

P0181

Fuel tank temperature 
sensor circuit range/per-
formance

Rationally incorrect voltage from the sensor is 
sent to ECM, compared with the voltage signals 
from engine coolant temperature sensor and in-
take air temperature sensor.

• Harness or connectors

(The sensor circuit is open or shorted)

• Fuel tank temperature sensor

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P0181 FTT SENSOR

 With CONSULT-III

1. Cool engine down until “COOLAN TEMP/S” is less than 60

°C (140°F).

2. Wait at least 10 seconds.

3. Check 1st trip DTC.

 With GST

Follow the procedure “With CONSULT-III” above.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?

YES

>> Go to 

EC-768, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK GROUND CONNECTION

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Check ground connection E9. Refer to Ground Inspection in 

GI-45, "Circuit Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace ground connection.

2.

CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump” harness connector.

3. Turn ignition switch ON.

4. Check the voltage between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel

pump” harness connector and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4.

NO

>> GO TO 3.

3.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.

• Harness connectors E29, B10

• Harness for open or short between ECM and “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”

>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

4.

CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Check the continuity between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump” harness connector and ECM harness

connector.

3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> GO TO 5.

5.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump

Ground

Voltage

Connector

Terminal

B42

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Ground

Approx. 5V

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Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump

ECM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector Terminal

B42

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E10

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