Car Mechanics

Electronic Diagnostics

The first generation of the Nissan Note (known as the E11) was produced between 2006 and 2013 with a choice of two petrol and one diesel engines. We’re looking at the largest petrol engine (see the August 2021 issue for an Electronic Diagnostics feature on the smaller 1.4-litre petrol engine), which displaces 1598cc and, just like its smaller cousin, uses a fly-by-wire throttle body (there’s no throttle cable).

The Note seen here already had the engine management light (EML) permanently lit on the dashboard. Upon connecting a

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