Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Can communication circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Connector inspection
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
- Disconnect all the unit connectors on CAN communication system.
- Check terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair the terminal and connector.
2.Check harness continuity (short circuit)
Check the continuity between the data link connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal? Yes >> go to 3.
No >> check the harness and repair the root cause.
3.Check harness continuity (short circuit)
Check the continuity between the data link connector and the ground.
Is the inspection result normal? Yes >> go to 4.
No >> check the harness and repair the root cause.
4.Check ecm and bcm termination circuit
- Remove the ecm and the bcm.
- Check the resistance between the ECM terminals.
- Check the resistance between the bcm terminals.
Is the measurement value within the specification? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace the ECM and/or the BCM.
5.Check symptom
Connect all the connectors. Check if the symptoms described in the “symptom (results from interview with customer)” are reproduced.
Inspection result
Reproduced>>GO TO 6.
Non-reproduced>>Start the diagnosis again. Follow the trouble diagnosis procedure when past error is detected.
6.Check unit reproduction
Perform the reproduction test as per the following procedure for each unit.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
- Disconnect one of the unit connectors of can communication system.
Note:
Ecm and bcm have a termination circuit. Check other units first.
- Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal. Check if the symptoms described in the “symptom (results from interview with customer)” are reproduced.
Note:
Although unit-related error symptoms occur, do not confuse them with other symptoms.
Inspection result
Reproduced>>connect the connector. Check other units as per the above procedure.
Non-reproduced>>replace the unit whose connector was disconnected.
Bcm branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.Check connector
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the BCM for damage, bend and ...
Can system (type 4)
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Precaution for Work
When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage
or deform it. If a component
may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.
When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar
tool, be sure to wrap the component
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Work Flow
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DESCRIPTION
STEP 1
Get detailed information about the conditions and the
environment when the incident occurred.
The following are key pieces of information required to make a good
analysis:
WHAT
Vehicle Model, Engine, Transmission/Transaxle and ...
Maintenance precautions
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions
which should be closely observed.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply
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