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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP DESIGN 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check for genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap design.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Replace with genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap.
    Fig 1: Fuel Filler Cap
    G00870231Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP INSTALLATION 

    Check that the cap is tightened properly by rotating the cap clockwise.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG:
      1. Open fuel filler cap, then clean cap and fuel filler neck threads using air blower.
      2. Retighten until ratcheting sound is heard.
  3. CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP FUNCTION 

    Check for air releasing sound while opening the fuel filler cap.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  5.
    2. NG: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE (BUILT INTO FUEL FILLER CAP) 

    Refer to FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE (BUILT INTO FUEL FULLER CAP) 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5.
    2. NG: Replace fuel filler cap with a genuine one.
  5. CHECK EVAP PURGE LINE 

    Check EVAP purge line (pipe, rubber tube, fuel tank and EVAP canister) for cracks, improper connection or disconnection.

    Refer to "Evaporative EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 6.
    2. NG: Repair or reconnect the hose.
  6. CLEAN EVAP PURGE LINE 

    Clean EVAP purge line (pipe and rubber tube) using air blower.

    1. GO TO 7.
  7. CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE, O-RING AND CIRCUIT 

    Refer to DTC Confirmation Procedure  .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 8.
    2. NG: Repair or replace EVAP canister vent control valve and O-ring or harness/connector.
  8. INSTALL THE PRESSURE PUMP 

    To locate the EVAP leak, install EVAP service port adapter and pressure pump to EVAP service port securely.

    Fig 2: Installing EVAP Service Port Adapter And Pressure Pump To EVAP Service Port
    G00870232Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    NOTE: Improper installation of the EVAP service port adapter to the EVAP service port may cause leaking.

    Models with CONSULT-II: GO TO 9.

    Models without CONSULT-II: GO TO  10.

    Fig 3: Identifying EVAP Service Port Adapter
    G00870233Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE" of "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Touch "START" and apply pressure into the EVAP line until the pressure indicator reaches the middle of the bar graph.
      NOTE:
      • Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
      • Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm2 , 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.
      Fig 4: Identifying Display
      G00870234Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Using EVAP leak detector, locate the EVAP leak. For the leak detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details.

    Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  11.
    2. NG: Repair or replace.
    Fig 5: Identifying Leak Detector
    G00870235Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Apply 12 volts DC to EVAP canister vent control valve. The valve will close. (Continue to apply 12 volts until the end of test.)
    3. Apply 12 volts DC to vacuum cut valve bypass valve. The valve will open. (Continue to apply 12V until the end of test.)
    4. Pressurize the EVAP line using pressure pump with 1.3 to 2.7 kPa (10 to 20 mmHg, 0.39 to 0.79 inHg), then remove pump and EVAP service port adapter.
      NOTE:
      • Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
      • Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm2 , 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.
      Fig 6: Testing Vent Control Valve
      G00870236Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Using EVAP leak detector, locate the EVAP leak. For the leak detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  12.
    2. NG: Repair or replace.
    Fig 7: Identifying Leak Detector
    G00870237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Disconnect vacuum hose to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP service port.
    2. Start engine.
    3. Perform "PURG VOL CONT/V" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode.
      Fig 8: Identifying Display
      G00870238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Touch "Qu" on CONSULT-II screen to increase "PURG VOL CONT/V" opening to 100.0%.
    5. Check vacuum hose for vacuum when revving engine up to 2, 00 RPM.
      1. Vacuum should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  14.
    2. NG: GO TO  13.
  12. CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Stop engine.
    3. Disconnect vacuum hose to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP service port.
    4. Start engine and let it idle for at least 80 seconds.
    5. Check vacuum hose for vacuum when revving engine up to 2, 00 RPM.
      1. Vacuum should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  15.
    2. NG: GO TO 13.
  13. CHECK VACUUM HOSE 

    Check vacuum hoses for clogging or disconnection. Refer to Vacuum Hose Drawing .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK (With CONSULT-II): GO TO 14.
    2. OK (Without CONSULT-II): GO TO  15.
    3. NG: Repair or reconnect the hose.
  14. CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Perform "PURG VOL CONT/V" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II. Check that engine speed varies according to the valve opening.

      If OK, inspection end. If NG, go to following step.

      Fig 9: Identifying Display
      G00870239Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check air passage continuity.
    Fig 10: Air Pressure Continuity
    G00870240Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 11: EVAP Purge Valve
    G00870241Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  16.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
  15. CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Check air passage continuity.

    Fig 12: Air Passage Continuity Table
    G00870242Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 13: Checking Air Passage Continuity
    G00870243Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 14: Locating EVAP Purge Valve & Brake Reservoir
    G00870244Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 16.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
  16. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Remove fuel level sensor unit.
    2. Check resistance between fuel level sensor unit terminals 1 and 4 by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
    Fig 15: Temperature Resistance Table
    G00870245Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 16: Checking Resistance Between Fuel Level Sensor Unit Terminals 1 And 4
    G00870246Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 17.
    2. NG: Replace fuel tank temperature sensor.
  17. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR 
    1. Remove EVAP control system pressure sensor with its harness connector connected.
    2. Remove hose from EVAP control system pressure sensor.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Use pump to apply vacuum and pressure to EVAP control system pressure sensor as shown in figure.
      Fig 17: Identifying EVAP Pressure Control
      G00870247Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Check input voltage between ECM terminal 62 and ground.
    Fig 18: Voltage Specification Table
    G00870248Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 19: Checking Input Voltage Between ECM Terminal 62 And Ground
    G00870249Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Always calibrate the vacuum pump gauge when using it.
    • Do not apply below -93.3 kPa (-700 mmHg, -27.56 inHg) or over 101.3 kPa (760 mmHg, 29.92 inHg) of pressure.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 18.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.
  18. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    1. INSPECTION END.