Nissan Engines - Auto Repair Codes

Scan Tool for Codes and Live Data for your Nissan Engine from $199 USD

The information below may apply to Nissan 300C, Centro, EXA and many other models

Step 5

Nissan EFI Code Reading

Connector Diagram

Auto Repair Manual - How to read codes (No Special Tools Needed)

1 Warm the engine to operating temperature.

2 Make sure the diagnostic mode selector is turned fully anti-clockwise or the slide switch is OFF.

3 Turn the ignition on.

4 Gently turn the diagnostic mode selector fully clockwise for 2 seconds then turn it gently fully anti-clockwise.

5 The LED or Check Engine Light (CEL) should begin to flash.

6 Read codes as described in the Code Format Description below.

7 Press the continue button to enter the code numbers and get the code description.

Code Format Diagram

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Code Format Description

• Each code is made up of two series of flashes.

• The long flashes indicate the 'tens' digits.

• The short flashes indicate the 'ones' digits.

• A long pause separates each code sequence.

• Code Format Diagram shows code No. 12.

• If no long flashes are detected, the code is a straight count of short flashes.

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• Each code is made up of two series of flashes.

• The long flashes indicate the 'hundreds' digit, however can be a value up to 13 (eg 13 flashes = Thirteen Hundred).

• The short flashes indicate the 'ones' digit, however can a value up to 15.

• A long pause separates each code sequence.

• The top Code Format Diagram shows code No. 102.

• The bottom Code Format Diagram shows code No. 111.

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Note on Example Model(s): Nissan 300C, Centro, EXA
The example model(s) shown, Nissan 300C, Centro, EXA for this auto repair service are only an indication to help you. There may be many other models that apply to this connector. Click above link to see the complete vehicle coverage list.