FixVault

Inspection 4 Pressure Sensor and Circuit Between Pressure Sensor and VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit

Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECKING SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS (1) 

    Check self-diagnosis results.

    Fig 1: Checking Self-Diagnosis Results - Pressure Sensor
    G02040816Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Does "PRESSURE SENSOR" appear on self-diagnosis display? 

    1. YES >> GO TO 2.
    2. NO >> Inspection is completed.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Pressure Sensor And Circuit Between Pressure Sensor And VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit
    G02040817Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECKING SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS (2) 
    1. Disconnect pressure sensor VDC actuator connector E21 and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connectors E218. Then reconnect them securely.
    2. Perform VDC/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> Poor connection of connectors. Repair or replace suspect connector. Perform self-diagnosis again.
    2. NG >> GO TO 3.
  3. CHECKING PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect VDC actuator connector E21 pressure sensor and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector E218.
    2. Check continuity between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector E218 and VDC actuator pressure sensor harness connector E21.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Harness Connector E218 And VDC Actuator Pressure Sensor Harness Connector E21
      G02040819Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 4: Continuity Specifications Between VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Harness Connector E218 And VDC Actuator Pressure Sensor Harness Connector E21
      G02040818Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> GO TO 4.
    2. NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace the suspect harness.
  4. CHECKING PRESSURE SENSOR 

    Check pressure sensor value on "DATA MONITOR".

    Fig 5: Pressure Sensor Data Monitor
    G02040820Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK >> Perform VDC/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.
    2. NG >> Pressure sensor malfunction. Replace VDC actuator (inside pressure sensor).