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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lift up drive wheels.
  2. Start engine (TCS switch or VDC switch OFF) and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  3. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds.
  4. Turn ignition switch ON.
  5. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds.
  6. Start engine and wait at least 70 seconds.
  7. Set voltmeter probes to ECM terminals 32 (EVAP control system pressure sensor signal) and ground.
  8. Check EVAP control system pressure sensor value at idle speed and note it.
  9. Establish and maintain the following conditions for at least 1 minute.
    OVERALL FUNCTION CHART

    Air conditioner switch ON
    Headlamp switch ON
    Rear window defogger switch ON
    Engine speed Approx. 3, 000 rpm
    Gear position Any position other than P, N or R
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminals 32 (EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor Signal) And Ground
    G07152591Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Verify that EVAP control system pressure sensor value stays 0.1V less than the value at idle speed (measured at step  6) for at least 1 second.
  11. If NG, go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".