Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Basic inspection

Diagnosis and repair workflow

Workflow

OVERALL SEQUENCE

DETAILED FLOW

1.INTERVIEW CUSTOMER

Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the conditions and environment under which the malfunction occurred.

>> GO TO 2.

2.SYMPTOM CHECK

Verify symptoms.

>> GO TO 3.

3.CHECK FOR DTCS

With CONSULT

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “HVAC” using CONSULT.
3. Check DTC.

Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 4.

NO >> GO TO 5.

4.PERFORM DTC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Perform the diagnostic procedure for the detected DTC. Refer to HAC-37, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart".

>> GO TO 7.

5.OPERATION CHECK

Perform the operation check. Refer to HAC-53, "Work Procedure" (automatic A/C) or HAC-157, "Work Procedure" (manual A/C).

>> GO TO 6.

6.SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Check the symptom diagnosis table. Refer to HA-17, "Symptom Table".

>> GO TO 8.

7.VERIFY REPAIR

With CONSULT

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “HVAC” using CONSULT.
3. Check DTC.

Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 4.

NO >> GO TO 8.

8.PERFORM FINAL OPERATION CHECK

Perform the operation check. Refer to HAC-53, "Work Procedure" (automatic A/C) or HAC-157, "Work Procedure" (manual A/C).

Does it operate normally? YES >> Inspection End.

NO >> GO TO 2.