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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten ground screw on the body.

      Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

      Fig 1: Identifying E24, E15 Body Ground And F9, F16 Engine Ground Screws
      G04812031Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO 2.

    NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector (1).
      • <=: Vehicle front
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Harness Connector
      G04812240Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO  4.

    NG >> GO TO 3.

    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Terminal 4 And Ground
    G04812241Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E8, F8
    • Harness connectors M69, E7
    • Harness connectors B102, M13
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump"

      >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

  4. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check harness continuity between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 5 and combination meter terminal 24. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

    3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO  6.

    NG >> GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B102, M13
    • Harness for open or short between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" and ground.

      >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to, "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO 7.

    NG >> Replace "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump".

  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    >> INSPECTION END