Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Basic inspection
Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW FOR MALFUNCTION
Find out what the customer's concerns are.
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2.SYMPTOM CHECK
Verify the symptom from the customer's information.
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3.BASIC INSPECTION
Check the operation of each part. Check that any concerns occur other than those mentioned in the customer interview.
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4.SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT
Perform the self diagnosis with CONSULT. Check that any DTC is detected.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> GO TO 6
5.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BY DTC
Perform the trouble diagnosis for the detected DTC. Specify the malfunctioning part.
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6.FAIL-SAFE ACTIVATION CHECK
Determine if the customer's concern is related to fail-safe activation.
Does the fail-safe activate? YES >> GO TO 7
NO >> GO TO 8
7.SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the system diagnosis for the system in which the fail-safe activates. Specify the malfunctioning part.
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8.SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the symptom diagnosis. Specify the malfunctioning part.
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9.MALFUNCTION PART REPAIR
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
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10.REPAIR CHECK (SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT)
Perform the self diagnosis with CONSULT. Verify that no DTCs are detected. Erase all DTCs detected prior to the repair. Verify that DTC is not detected again.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> GO TO 11
11.REPAIR CHECK (OPERATION CHECK)
Check the operation of each part.
Does it operate normally?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 3
Wiring diagram
Headlamp
Wiring diagram
Daytime light system
Wiring diagram
Auto light system
Wiring diagram
Front fog lamp
Wiring diagram
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Other materials:
Instrument panel
Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch
Steering wheel switch for trip
computer, audio control and
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped)
Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
Meters and gauges
Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped)
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Basic inspection
Work Procedure
1.INSPECTION START
Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related
malfunction, or a current need for
scheduled maintenance.
Open engine hood and check the following:
Harness connectors for improper connections
Wiring harness for improper c ...
Control cable
Exploded View
Control cable
Lock plate
Transaxle assembly
Bracket A
Bracket B
CVT shift selector assembly
Manual lever
Grommet
Removal and Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Always apply the parking brake before performing removal and
installation.
Apply the p ...
