Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 388

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HOW TO ERASE PERMANENT DTC

5. Select “PERMANENT DTC STATUS” mode with CONSULT.

With GST

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.

4. Turn ignition switch ON.

5. Select Service $0A with GST.
Is any permanent DTC detected?

YES

>> GO TO 1.

NO

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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

System Diagram

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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

System Description

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ECM performs various controls such as fuel injection control and ignition timing control.

Component Parts Location

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1.

Intake valve timing control solenoid 
valve (bank 1)

2.

Electronic controlled engine mount 
control solenoid valve

3.

Exhaust valve timing control magnet 
retarder (bank 2)

4.

Intake valve timing control solenoid 
valve (bank 2)

5.

Knock sensor (bank 1 and 2) 

6.

Fuel injector (bank 2)

7.

Ignition coil (with power transistor) and 
spark plug (bank 2)

8.

Exhaust valve timing control position 
sensor (bank 2)

9.

Crankshaft position sensor (POS)

10. Engine coolant temperature sensor

11. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 

(bank 2)

12. Transmission range switch

13. Refrigerant pressure sensor

14. ECM

15. Battery current sensor

16. Condenser-2

17. EVAP canister purge volume control 

solenoid valve

18. Mass air flow sensor (with intake air 

temperature sensor)

19. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 

(bank 1)

20. EVAP service port

21. Power valve actuator 2

22. Electric throttle control actuator

23. Exhaust valve timing control position 

sensor (bank 1)

24. Ignition coil (with power transistor) and 

spark plug (bank 1)

25. Fuel injector (bank 1)

26. VIAS control solenoid valve 1 and 2

27. Power valve actuator 1

28. Exhaust valve timing control magnet 

retarder (bank 1)

29. Power steering pressure sensor

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Mas air flow sensor (with intake air 
temperature sensor)

2.

Air cleaner case

3.

Engine coolant temperature sensor 
(view with engine cover removed)

4.

EVAP canister purge volume control 
solenoid valve (view with engine cover 
removed)

5.

Power valve actuator 1 (view with en-
gine cover removed)

6.

VIAS control solenoid valve 1

7.

VIAS control solenoid valve 2

8.

Power valve actuator 2

9.

Power steering pressure sensor

10. Tie rod (RH)

11. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 

(bank 1) (view with air cleaner case re-
moved)

12. Exhaust valve timing control position 

sensor (bank 1)

13. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 

(bank 2) (view with air cleaner case re-
moved)

14. Exhaust valve timing control position 

sensor (bank 2)

15. Engine oil temperature sensor

: Vehicle front

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