Nissan Murano: Dtc/circuit Diagnosis / P1078 Evt Control Position Sensor

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual / Engine / Engine Control System :: Vq35de / Dtc/circuit Diagnosis / P1078 Evt Control Position Sensor

DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

An excessively high or low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.

DTC

CONSULT screen terms

(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detection condition
P1078

EXH TIM SEN/CIRC-B1

[Exhaust valve timing (EVT) control position sensor (bank 1) circuit]
Diagnosis condition Start engine and let it idle
Signal (terminal) Voltage signal transmitted from EVT control position sensor to ECM
Threshold An excessively high or low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM
Diagnosis delay time
P1084

EXH TIM SEN/CIRC-B2

[Exhaust valve timing (EVT) control position sensor (bank 2) circuit]
Diagnosis condition Start engine and let it idle
Signal (terminal) Voltage signal transmitted from EVT control position sensor to ECM
Threshold An excessively high or low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM
Diagnosis delay time

POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC P1078

  • Harness or connectors [EVT control position sensor (bank 1) circuit is open or shorted.]

  • EVT control position sensor

  • Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor

  • Camshaft position (CMP) sensor (bank 1)

  • Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft

DTC P1084

  • Harness or connectors [EVT control position sensor (bank 2) circuit is open or shorted.]

  • EVT control position sensor (bank 2)

  • Each sensor, connected with sensor power supply 2 circuit

  • Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft

DTC Confirmation Procedure

CHECK DTC PRIORITY

If DTC P1078 or P0184 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the confirmation procedure (trouble diagnosis) for DTC P0643.

Is applicable DTC detected?

YES>>

Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Description.

NO>>

GO TO 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.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

  1. Start engine and let it idle for 10 seconds.

  2. Check 1st trip DTC.

Is 1st trip DTC detected?

YES>>

Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure.

NO>>

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

NO>>

Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

CHECK DTC PRIORITY

If DTC P1078 or P1084 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the confirmation procedure (trouble diagnosis) for DTC P0643.

Is applicable DTC detected?

YES>>

Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Description.

NO>>

GO TO 2.

CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING (EVT) CONTROL POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY

  1. Disconnect EVT control position sensor harness connector.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Check the voltage between EVT control position sensor harness connector and ground.

    DTC + Voltage (V)
    EVT control position sensor
    Bank Connector Terminal
    P1078 1 F31 1 Ground Approx. 5
    P1084 2 F70 1

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 4.

NO>>

GO TO 3.

CHECK EVT CONTROL POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

  2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.

  3. Check the continuity between EVT control position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

    DTC EVT control position sensor ECM Continuity
    Bank Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    P1078 1 F31 1 F78 28 Existed
    P1084 2 F70 1

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

INSPECTION END

NO>>

Repair or replace error-detected parts.

CHECK EVT CONTROL POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

  2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.

  3. Check the continuity between EVT control position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

    DTC EVT control position sensor ECM Continuity
    Bank Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    P1078 1 F31 2 F78 40 Existed
    P1084 2 F70 2
  4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 5.

NO>>

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

CHECK EVT CONTROL POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT

  1. Check the continuity between exhaust valve timing control position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

    DTC + Continuity
    EVT control position sensor ECM
    Bank Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    P1078 1 F31 3 F78 37 Existed
    P1084 2 F70 3 39
  2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 6.

NO>>

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

CHECK EVT CONTROL POSITION SENSOR

Check exhaust valve timing control position sensor. Refer to Component Inspection.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 7.

NO>>

Replace malfunctioning EVT control position sensor. Refer to Exploded View.

CHECK CKP SENSOR

Check Crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Component Inspection.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 8.

NO>>

Replace crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Exploded View.

CHECK CMP SENSOR

Check camshaft position sensor. Refer to Component Inspection.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 9.

NO>>

Replace malfunctioning camshaft position sensor. Refer to Exploded View.

CHECK CAMSHAFT (EXH)

Check the following.

  • Accumulation of debris to the signal plate of camshaft rear end

  • Chipping signal plate of camshaft rear end

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

INSPECTION END

NO>>

Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft rear end or replace camshaft. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Component Inspection

EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR - 1

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

  2. Disconnect exhaust valve timing control position sensor harness connector.

  3. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.

  4. Remove the sensor. Refer to Exploded View.

  5. Visually check the sensor for chipping.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 2.

NO>>

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control position sensor. Refer to Exploded View.

EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR - 2

Check resistance exhaust valve timing control position sensor terminals as follows.

Exhaust valve timing control position sensor

Condition

Resistance
+
Terminal
1 2 Temperature 25°C (77°F) Except 0 Ω or ∞Ω
1 3
2 3

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

INSPECTION END

NO>>

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control position sensor. Refer to Exploded View.

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