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BASIC INSPECTION

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT · VR38

1.INSPECTION START

Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance.
Open engine hood and check the following:

Harness connectors for improper connections
Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
Hoses and ducts for leakage
Air cleaner clogging
Gasket

Check that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.

Headlamp switch is OFF.
Air conditioner switch is OFF.
Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.

Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points to the middle of gauge.

Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.

Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
Check that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-III or GST.

Are any DTCs detected?

YES>>GO TO 2.

NO>>GO TO 3.

2.REPAIR OR REPLACE

Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnosis Procedure.

>>GO TO 3

3.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED

Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
Check idle speed.For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).For specification, refer to Idle Speed.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>GO TO 10.

NO>>GO TO 4.

4.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING

Stop engine.
Perform Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

>> GO TO 5.

5.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING

Perform Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

>>GO TO 6.

6.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING

Perform Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?

YES>>GO TO 7.

NO>>Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.

7.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN

Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
Check idle speed.For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).For specification, refer to Idle Speed.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>GO TO 10.

NO>>GO TO 8.

8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the Following.

Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to Component Inspection (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).
Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to Component Inspection (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>GO TO 9.

NO>>Repair or replace malfunctioning part. Then GO TO 4.

9.CHECK ECM FUNCTION

Substitute with a non-malfunctioning ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of the incident, although this is rare.)
Perform initialization of NVIS (NATS) system and registration of all NVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.

>> GO TO 4.

10.CHECK IGNITION TIMING

Run engine at idle.
Check ignition timing with a timing light.For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).For specification, refer to Ignition Timing.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>GO TO 19.

NO>>GO TO 11.

11.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING

Stop engine.
Perform Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

>> GO TO 12.

12.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING

Perform Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

>>GO TO 13.

13.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING

Perform Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?

YES>>GO TO 14.

NO>>Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.

14.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN

Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
Check idle speed.For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).For specification, refer to Idle Speed.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>GO TO 15.

NO>>GO TO 17.

15.CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN

Run engine at idle.
Check ignition timing with a timing light.For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).For specification, refer to Ignition Timing.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>GO TO 19.

NO>>GO TO 16.

16.CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION

Check timing chain installation. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>GO TO 17.

NO>>Repair the timing chain installation. Then GO TO 4.

17.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.

Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to Component Inspection (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).
Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to Component Inspection (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>GO TO 18.

NO>>Repair or replace malfunctioning part. Then GO TO 4.

18.CHECK ECM FUNCTION

Substitute with a non-malfunctioning ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of the incident, although this is rare.)
Perform initialization of NVIS (NATS) system and registration of all NVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.

>> GO TO 4.

19.INSPECTION END

If ECM is replaced during this BASIC INSPECTION procedure, go to Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

>>INSPECTION END