Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 567

P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE

EC-1389

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Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.

Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
Is the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator below the

proper range?

YES

>> Go to 

EC-1389, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-II

Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not.
Did customer fill the coolant?

YES

>> Go to 

EC-1389, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> GO TO 3.

3.

PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-III

With CONSULT-III

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.

3. Check that cooling fan motors-1 and -2 operate at each speed (LOW/MID/HI).

Without CONSULT-III

Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to 

PCS-14, "Diagnosis

Description"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> Go to 

EC-1389, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION

With CONSULT-III

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.

3. Check that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at each speed (LOW/MID/HI).

Without CONSULT-III

1. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to 

PCS-14, "Diagnosis

Description"

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2. Check that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at each speed (Low/Middle/High).
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Go to 

EC-1473, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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2.

CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKAGE-I

Check cooling system for leakage. Refer to 

CO-34, "System Inspection"

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Is leakage detected?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> GO TO 4.

3.

CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKAGE-II

Check the following for leakage.

• Hose

• Radiator

• Water pump

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P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

4.

CHECK RADIATOR CAP

Check radiator cap. Refer to 

CO-34, "System Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Replace radiator cap.

5.

CHECK THERMOSTAT

Check thermostat. Refer to 

CO-46, "Removal and Installation"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> Replace thermostat

6.

CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-1211, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.

7.

CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES

If the cause cannot be isolated, check the following.

*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (56 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.

Engine

Step

Inspection item

Equipment

Standard

Reference page

OFF

1

• Blocked radiator
• Blocked condenser
• Blocked radiator grille
• Blocked bumper

• Visual

No blocking

—

2

• Coolant mixture

• Coolant tester

MA-12, "Engine Oil Recommendation"

3

• Coolant level

• Visual

Coolant up to MAX level in 
reservoir tank and radiator 
filler neck

CO-34, "System Inspec-
tion"

4

• Radiator cap

• Pressure tester

CO-34, "System Inspection"

ON*

2

5

• Coolant leakage

• Visual

No leakage

CO-34, "System Inspec-
tion"

ON*

2

6

• Thermostat

• Touch the upper and 

lower radiator hoses

Both hoses should be hot

CO-46, "Removal and In-
stallation"

ON*

1

7

• Cooling fan

• CONSULT-III

Operating

EC-1473, "Component 
Function Check"

OFF

8

• Combustion gas leak-

age

• Color checker chemical 

tester 4 Gas analyzer

Negative

—

ON*

3

9

• Coolant temperature 

gauge

• Visual

Gauge less than 3/4 when 
driving

—

• Coolant overflow to res-

ervoir tank

• Visual

No overflow during driving 
and idling

CO-34, "System Inspec-
tion"

OFF*

4

10

• Coolant return from res-

ervoir tank to radiator

• Visual

Should be initial level in res-
ervoir tank

CO-34, "System Inspec-
tion"

OFF

11

• Cylinder head

• Straight gauge feeler 

gauge

0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maximum 
distortion (warping)

EM-197, "Inspection After 
Disassembly"

12

• Cylinder block and pis-

tons

• Visual

No scuffing on cylinder 
walls or piston

EM-216, "Inspection"

P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE

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For more information, refer to 

CO-32, "Troubleshooting Chart"

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>> INSPECTION END

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P1225 TP SENSOR

P1225 TP SENSOR

Description

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Electric throttle control actuator consists of throttle control motor,

throttle position sensor, etc. The throttle position sensor responds to

the throttle valve movement. 

The throttle position sensor has two sensors. These sensors are a

kind of potentiometer which transform the throttle valve position into

output voltage, and emit the voltage signals to the ECM. The ECM

judges the current opening angle of the throttle valve from these sig-

nals and controls the throttle valve opening angle in response to

driving conditions via the throttle control motor.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conduct-

ing the next test.

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

2. Turn ignition switch ON.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

TESTING CONDITION:

Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 10 V at idle.

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

3. Turn ignition switch ON.

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

YES

>> Go to 

EC-1392, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR VISUALLY

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Remove the intake air duct.

PBIB0145E

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

P1225

Closed throttle position 
learning performance

Closed throttle position learning value is exces-
sively low.

• Electric throttle control actuator

(TP sensor 1 and 2)