Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 443

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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Detailed Flow

1.

GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM

*1: Include 1st trip DTC.

*2: Include 1st trip freeze frame data.

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1.

Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment
when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the “Diagnostic Work Sheet”.

2.

Ask if the customer requests I/M examination.

Malfunction information, obtained>>GO TO 2.
No malfunction information, but a request for I/M examination>>GO TO 13.

2.

CHECK DTC

1.

Check DTC.

2.

Perform the following procedure if DTC is displayed.

-

Record DTC and freeze frame data. (Print them out with CONSULT-III or GST.)

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Erase DTC. (Refer to 

EC-501, "Emission-related Diagnostic Information"

, .)

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Study the relationship between the cause detected by DTC and the symptom described by the customer.
(Symptom Table is useful. Refer to 

EC-943, "Symptom Matrix Chart"

.)

3.

Check related service bulletins for information.

Are any symptoms described and any DTCs detected?

Symptom is described, DTC is detected>>GO TO 3.
Symptom is described, DTC is not detected>>GO TO 4.
Symptom is not described, DTC is detected>>GO TO 5.

3.

CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM

Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer (except MIL ON).
Also study the normal operation and fail-safe related to the symptom.
Diagnosis Work Sheet is useful to verify the incident.
Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.

>> GO TO 5.

4.

CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM

Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer.
Also study the normal operation and fail-safe related to the symptom.
Diagnosis Work Sheet is useful to verify the incident.
Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.

>> GO TO 6.

5.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

Perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE for the displayed DTC, and then make sure that DTC is
detected again.
If two or more DTCs are detected, refer to 

EC-918, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart"

 and determine trouble

diagnosis order.
NOTE:
• Freeze frame data is useful if the DTC is not detected.
• Perform Component Function Check if DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE is not included on Service

Manual. This simplified check procedure is an effective alternative though DTC cannot be detected during
this check.
If the result of Component Function Check is NG, it is the same as the detection of DTC by DTC CONFIR-
MATION PROCEDURE.

Is DTC detected?

YES

>> GO TO 10.

NO

>> Check according to 

GI-42, "Work Flow"

.

6.

PERFORM BASIC INSPECTION

Perform 

EC-468, "Basic Inspection"

.

Do you have CONSULT-III?

YES

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> GO TO 9.

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7.

PERFORM SPEC IN DATA MONITOR MODE

With CONSULT-III

Make sure that “MAS A/F SE-B1”, “MAS A/F SE-B2”, “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, and “A/F ALPHA-
B2” are within the SP value using CONSULT-III “SPEC” in “DATA MONITOR” mode. Refer to 

EC-538, "Inspec-

tion Procedure"

.

Is the measurement value within the SP value?

YES

>> GO TO 9.

NO

>> GO TO 8.

8.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE

Detect malfunctioning part according to 

EC-538, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Is a malfunctioning part detected?

YES

>> GO TO 11.

NO

>> GO TO 9.

9.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM BY SYMPTOM TABLE

Detect malfunctioning system according to 

EC-943, "Symptom Matrix Chart"

 based on the confirmed symptom

in step 4, and determine the trouble diagnosis order based on possible causes and symptoms.

>> GO TO 10.

10.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Inspect according to Diagnosis Procedure of the system.
NOTE:
The Diagnosis Procedure in EC section described based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit inspection
is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnosis Procedure. For details, refer to 

GI-42, "Work Flow"

.

Is a malfunctioning part detected?

YES

>> GO TO 11.

NO

>> Monitor input data from related sensors or check voltage of related ECM terminals using CON-

SULT-III. Refer to 

EC-888, "ECM Terminal and Reference Value"

, 

EC-885, "CONSULT-III Refer-

ence Value in Data Monitor Mode"

.

11.

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PART

1.

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

Reconnect parts or connectors disconnected during Diagnosis Procedure again after repair and replace-
ment.

3.

Check DTC. If DTC is displayed, erase it. Refer to 

EC-501, "Emission-related Diagnostic Information"

.

>> GO TO 12.

12.

FINAL CHECK

When DTC was detected in step 2, perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE or Component Function
Check again, and then make sure that the malfunction have been completely repaired.
When symptom was described from the customer, refer to confirmed symptom in step 3 or 4, and make sure
that the symptom is not detected.

Is DTC detected and does symptom remain?

YES-1 >> DTC is detected: GO TO 10.
YES-2 >> Symptom remains: GO TO 6.
NO-1

>> No request for I/M examination from the customer: Before returning the vehicle to the customer,

always erase unnecessary DTC in ECM and TCM (Transmission Control Module). Refer to 

EC-

501, "Emission-related Diagnostic Information"

.

NO-2

>>  I/M examination, requested from the customer: GO TO 13.

13.

PREPARE FOR I/M EXAMINATION

1.

Set SRT codes. Refer to 

EC-501, "Emission-related Diagnostic Information"

.

2.

Erase permanent DTCs. Refer to 

EC-501, "Emission-related Diagnostic Information"

.

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DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET

Description

There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction of
engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can make trou-
bleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about symptoms. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a cus-
tomer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one on the next page in order
to organize all the information for troubleshooting.
Some conditions may cause the MIL to illuminate or blink and DTC
to be detected. Examples:
• Vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the engine to misfire.
• Fuel filler cap was left off or incorrectly screwed on, allowing fuel to

evaporate into the atmosphere.

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