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Nissan Frontier. Manual - part 608

 

 

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)

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Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data) x (1

±0.1) [%]

Engine coolant temperature condition:

• When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70

°C (158°F), engine coolant temperature should be lower

than 70

°C (158°F).

• When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70

°C (158°F), engine coolant temperature should

be higher than or equal to 70

°C (158°F).

NOTE:

• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of the above vehicle conditions, reset the counter of driv-

ing pattern C.

• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting the same malfunction, reset the counter of driving

pattern C.

• The 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is counted once without the same malfunction after DTC is

stored in ECM.

DRIVING PATTERN D

Driving pattern D means a trip satisfying the following conditions.

• The state of driving at 40 km/h (25 MPH) reaches 300 seconds or more in total.

• Idle speed lasts 30 seconds or more.

• A lapse of 600 seconds or more after engine start.

NOTE:

• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of driving conditions, reset the counter of driving pattern

D.

• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting the same malfunction, reset the counter of driving

pattern D.

DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness Test (SRT) Code

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System Readiness Test (SRT) code is specified in Service $01 of SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5.

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), certain states require the status of

SRT be used to indicate whether the ECM has completed self-diagnosis of major emission systems and com-

ponents. Completion must be verified in order for the emissions inspection to proceed.

If a vehicle is rejected for a State emissions inspection due to one or more SRT items indicating “INCMP”, use

the information in this Service Manual to set the SRT to “CMPLT”.

In most cases the ECM will automatically complete its self-diagnosis cycle during normal usage, and the SRT

status will indicate “CMPLT” for each application system. Once set as “CMPLT”, the SRT status remains

“CMPLT” until the self-diagnosis memory is erased.

Occasionally, certain portions of the self-diagnostic test may not be completed as a result of the customer's

normal driving pattern; the SRT will indicate “INCMP” for these items.

NOTE:

The SRT will also indicate “INCMP” if the self-diagnosis memory is erased for any reason or if the ECM mem-

ory power supply is interrupted for several hours.

If, during the state emissions inspection, the SRT indicates “CMPLT” for all test items, the inspector will con-

tinue with the emissions test. However, if the SRT indicates “INCMP” for one or more of the SRT items the

vehicle is returned to the customer untested.

NOTE:

If MIL is ON during the state emissions inspection, the vehicle is also returned to the customer untested even

though the SRT indicates “CMPLT” for all test items. Therefore, it is important to check SRT (“CMPLT”) and

DTC (No DTCs) before the inspection.

SRT SET TIMING

SRT is set as “CMPLT” after self-diagnosis has been performed one or more times. Completion of SRT is

done regardless of whether the result is OK or NG. The set timing is different between OK and NG results and

is shown in the table below.

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OK: Self-diagnosis is carried out and the result is OK.
NG: Self-diagnosis is carried out and the result is NG.
—: Self-diagnosis is not carried out.

When all SRT related self-diagnoses show OK results in a single cycle (Ignition OFF-ON-OFF), the SRT will

indicate “CMPLT”. 

→ Case 1 above

When all SRT related self-diagnoses show OK results through several different cycles, the SRT will indicate

“CMPLT” at the time the respective self-diagnoses have at least one OK result. 

→ Case 2 above

If one or more SRT related self-diagnoses show NG results in 2 consecutive cycles, the SRT will also indicate

“CMPLT”. 

→ Case 3 above

The table above shows that the minimum number of cycles for setting SRT as “INCMP” is the number one (1)

for each self-diagnosis (Case 1 & 2) or the number two (2) for one of self-diagnoses (Case 3). However, in

preparation for the state emissions inspection, it is unnecessary for each self-diagnosis to be executed twice

(Case 3) for the following reasons:

• The SRT will indicate “CMPLT” at the time the respective self-diagnoses have one (1) OK result.

• The emissions inspection requires “CMPLT” of the SRT only with OK self-diagnosis results.

• During SRT driving pattern, the 1st trip DTC (NG) is detected prior to “CMPLT” of SRT and the self-diagnosis

memory must be erased from the ECM after repair.

• If the 1st trip DTC is erased, all the SRT will indicate “INCMP”.

NOTE:

SRT can be set as “CMPLT” together with the DTC(s). Therefore, DTC check must always be carried out

prior to the state emission inspection even though the SRT indicates “CMPLT”.

DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

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When emission-related ECU detects a malfunction in the emission

control systems components and/or the powertrain control compo-

nents (which affect vehicle emissions), it turns on/blinks MIL to

inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.

1. The MIL illuminates when ignition switch is turned ON (engine is

not running).

NOTE:

Check the MIL circuit if MIL does not illuminate. Refer to 

GI-38,

"Work Flow"

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2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.

NOTE:

Self-diagnosis result

Example

Diagnosis

Ignition cycle 

← ON → OFF ← ON → OFF ← ON → OFF ← ON →

All OK

Case 1

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OK (1)

— (1)

OK (2)

— (2)

P0402

OK (1)

— (1)

— (1)

OK (2)

P1402

OK (1)

OK (2)

— (2)

— (2)

SRT of EGR

“CMPLT”

“CMPLT”

“CMPLT”

“CMPLT”

Case 2

P0400

OK (1)

— (1)

— (1)

— (1)

P0402

— (0)

— (0)

OK (1)

— (1)

P1402

OK (1)

OK (2)

— (2)

— (2)

SRT of EGR

“INCMP”

“INCMP”

“CMPLT”

“CMPLT”

NG exists

Case 3

P0400

OK

OK

P0402

P1402

NG

NG

NG

(Consecutive 

NG)

(1st trip)

DTC

1st trip DTC

1st trip DTC

DTC

(= MIL ON)

SRT of EGR

“INCMP”

“INCMP”

“INCMP”

“CMPLT”

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If MIL continues to illuminate/blink, perform self-diagnoses and inspect/repair accordingly because an

emission-related ECU has detected a malfunction in the emission control systems components and/or the

powertrain control components (which affect vehicle emissions).

On Board Diagnosis Function

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ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS ITEM

The on board diagnostic system has the following functions.

BULB CHECK MODE

Description

This function allows damage inspection in the MIL bulb (blown, open circuit, etc.).

Operation Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. The MIL on the instrument panel should stay ON.

If it remains OFF, check MIL circuit. Refer to 

GI-38, "Work Flow"

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SRT STATUS MODE

Description

This function allows to read if ECM has completed the self-diagnoses of major emission control systems and

components. For SRT, refer to 

EC-1003, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness Test (SRT) Code"

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Operation Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait 20 seconds.
2. SRT status is indicated as shown blow.

• ECM continues to illuminate MIL if all SRT codes are set.

• ECM blinks MIL for about 10 seconds if all SRT codes are not set.

Diagnostic test mode

Function

Bulb check

MIL can be checked. 

SRT status

ECM can read if SRT codes are set.

Malfunction warning

If ECM detects a malfunction, it illuminates or blinks MIL to inform the driver that a malfunction has 
been detected.

Self-diagnostic results

DTCs or 1st trip DTCs stored in ECM can be read.

Accelerator pedal released po-
sition learning

ECM can learn the accelerator pedal released position. Refer to 

EC-1074, "Accelerator Pedal Re-

leased Position Learning"

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Throttle valve closed position 
learning

ECM can learn the throttle valve closed position. Refer to 

EC-1075, "Throttle Valve Closed Position 

Learning"

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Idle air volume learning

ECM can learn the idle air volume. Refer to 

EC-1075, "Idle Air Volume Learning"

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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)

MALFUNCTION WARNING MODE

Description

In this function ECM turns on or blinks MIL when it detects a malfunction in the emission control system com-

ponents and/or the powertrain control components (which affect vehicle emissions) to inform the driver that a

malfunction has been detected.

Operation Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check that MIL illuminates.

If it remains OFF, check MIL circuit. Refer to 

GI-38, "Work Flow"

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3. Start engine and let it idle.

• For two trip detection logic diagnoses, ECM turns on MIL when it detects the same malfunction twice in

the two consecutive driving cycles.

• For 1st trip detection logic diagnoses, ECM turns on MIL when it detects a malfunction in one driving

cycle.

• ECM blinks MIL when it detects a malfunction that may damage the three way catalyst (misfire).

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE

Description

This function allows to indicate DTCs or 1st trip DTCs stored in ECM according to the number of times MIL is

blinking.

How to Set Self-diagnostic Results Mode

NOTE:

• It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.

• It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has a mal-

function.

• After ignition switch is turned off, ECM is always released from the “self-diagnostic results” mode.
1. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.

• Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

• Fully release the accelerator pedal.

3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed for approx. 10 seconds until the

MIL starts blinking.

NOTE:

Do not release the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds if MIL starts blinking during this period. This blinking

is displaying SRT status and is continued for another 10 seconds.

4. Fully release the accelerator pedal.

ECM has entered to “Self-diagnostic results” mode.

NOTE:

Wait until the same DTC (or 1st trip DTC) appears to completely confirm all DTCs.

How to Read Self-diagnostic Results

The DTC and 1st trip DTC are indicated by the number of blinks of the MIL as shown below.

The DTC and 1st trip DTC are displayed at the same time. If the MIL does not illuminate in diagnostic test

mode I (Malfunction warning), all displayed items are 1st trip DTCs. If only one code is displayed when the MIL

illuminates in “malfunction warning” mode, it is a DTC; if two or more codes are displayed, they may be either

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