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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect VIAS control solenoid valve harness connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying VIAS Control Solenoid Valve And Power Valve Actuator
      G02432389Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      • Voltage: Battery voltage 
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between VIAS Control Solenoid Valve Connector Terminal 1 And Ground
      G02432390Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO  3.
    • NG: GO TO 2.
  2. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E2, F32
    • Harness for open or short between VIAS control solenoid valve and IPDM E/R
    • Harness for open or short between VIAS control solenoid valve and ECM
      • Repair harness or connectors.
  3. CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 29 and VIAS control solenoid valve terminal 2.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      • Continuity should exist. 
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  4. CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Replace VIAS control solenoid valve.
  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    • : INSPECTION END