Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Engine » Engine control system (EC) » P1217 engine over temperature
Component Function Check

1.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-I

WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator.

Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.

Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.

Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.

Is the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator below the proper range?

YES >> Go to EC, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> GO TO 2

2.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-II

Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not.

Did customer fill the coolant?

YES >> Go to EC, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> GO TO 3.

3.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-III

With CONSULT

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Perform "COOLING FAN" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT and touch "LOW" on the CONSULT screen.
3. Make sure that cooling fan operates at low speed.

Without CONSULT

1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch ON.
3. Make sure that cooling fan operates at low speed.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES >> GO TO 4.

NO >> Go to EC, "Diagnosis Procedure".

4.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-IV

With CONSULT

1. Touch "HI" on the CONSULT screen.
2. Make sure that cooling fan operates at higher speed than low speed.

Without CONSULT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch OFF.
3. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
4. Connect 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
5. Restart engine and make sure that cooling fan operates at higher speed than low speed.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES >> INSPECTION END

NO >> Go to EC, "Diagnosis Procedure".

DTC Logic

Component Function Check

Diagnosis Procedure