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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Ignition Signal

Component Function Check

Component Function Check

  1. INSPECTION START

    Turn ignition switch OFF, and restart engine.

    Does the engine start?

    YES-1 >>

    With CONSULT: GO TO 2.

    YES-2 >>

    Without CONSULT: GO TO 3.

    NO >>

    Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

  2. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION-1

    With CONSULT

    1. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode of “ENGINE” with CONSULT.

    2. Check that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    INSPECTION END

    NO >>

    Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

  3. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION-2

    Without CONSULT

    1. Let engine idle.

    2. Read the voltage signal between ECM harness connector terminals with an oscilloscope.

      ECM

      Voltage signal

      +

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F25

      109

      E16

      162

      106

      105

      103

      Note:

      The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm at idle.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    INSPECTION END

    NO >>

    Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

Diagnosis Procedure

Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

    2. Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.

    3. Turn ignition switch ON.

    4. Check the voltage between ignition coil harness connector and ground.

      +

      Voltage

      Ignition coil

      Cylinder

      Connector

      Terminal

      1

      F34

      3

      Ground

      Battery voltage

      2

      F35

      3

      3

      F36

      3

      4

      F37

      3

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 5.

    NO >>

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK FUSE

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

    2. Pull out No. 80fuse (15 A) and check that the fuse is not blowing.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 3.

    NO >>

    Replace the fuse after repairing the applicable circuit.

  3. CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.

    3. Check the continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and condenser harness connector.

      IPDM E/R

      Condenser

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F96

      66

      F8

      1

      Existed

    4. Check harness for short to ground and to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 4.

    NO >>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  4. CHECK IPDM E/R POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

    Check IPDM E/R power supply and ground circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure(with I-key) Refer to Diagnosis Procedure(with out I-key). Diagnosis Procedure.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to Removal and Installation(with I-key) Refer to Removal and Installation(with out I-key).

    NO >>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  5. CHECK IGNITION COIL GROUND

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

    2. Check the continuity between ignition coil harness connector and ground.

      +

      Continuity

      Ignition coil

      Cylinder

      Connector

      Terminal

      1

      F34

      2

      Ground

      Existed

      2

      F35

      2

      3

      F36

      2

      4

      F37

      2

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 6.

    NO >>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  6. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT

    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.

    2. Check the continuity between ignition coil harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Ignition coil

      ECM

      Continuity

      Cylinder

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      1

      F34

      1

      F25

      109

      Existed

      2

      F35

      1

      106

      3

      F36

      1

      105

      4

      F37

      1

      103

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 7.

    NO >>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  7. CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR

    Check ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to Component Inspection.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    INSPECTION END

    NO >>

    Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to Removal and Installation.

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