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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: U042f Can Communication

Dtc Description

DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC

CONSULT screen terms

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detection condition

U042F

Communication error (invalid)

(Invalid data received from camshaft position control module)

Diagnosis condition

Engine running at idle

Signal (terminal)

CAN communication signal

Threshold

ECM cannot receive a communication signal sent from the electric intake valve timing control module.

Diagnosis delay time

10 ms or more

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Harness or connectors (CAN communication line is open or shorted)

  • Electric intake valve timing control module

FAIL-SAFE

Engine Control System

Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode

Fail safe mode

Nissan Sentra Vehicle behavior

Device fix mode

  • This mode fixes the electric IVT motor and the EVT control solenoid valve in the reference position.

  • The intake manifold runner control valve motor is turned OFF (intake manifold runner control valve opens).

Combustion control mode

Stratified charge combustion control at starting

No stratified charge combustion at starting (cold start).

Idle speed control

Stops feedback control of idle speed and controls with specified speed.

Recovery speed control at decelerating

Stops recovery speed control by the fuel cut at decelerating and controls with specified speed.

Idle neutral control

Stops idle neutral control.

Others

ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)

Idle Start/Stop System

When a DTC is detected, the start/stop indicator lamp blinks slowly and the idle start/stop system operation is prohibited.

When ECM detects error while operating the idle start/stop system, ECM restarts the engine.

Confirmation Procedure

Confirmation Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY

    If DTC U042F is displayed with DTC U1000, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1000.

    Is applicable DTC detected?

    YES >>

    Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Description.

    NO >>

    GO TO 2.

  2. PRECONDITIONING

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted. always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

    2. Turn ignition switch ON.

    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

    >>

    GO TO 3.

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    1. Start the engine and let it idle for at least 1 second.

    2. Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES >>

    Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

    NO-1 >>

    To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.

    NO-2 >>

    Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END

Dtc Diagnosis Procedure

DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY

    If DTC U042F is displayed with DTC U1000, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1000.

    Is applicable DTC detected?

    YES >>

    Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Description.

    NO >>

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE

    Perform trouble diagnosis of CAN communication system. Refer to Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 3.

    NO >>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  3. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to Intermittent Incident.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    Replace electric intake valve timing control module. Refer to Removal & Installation.

    NO >>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

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