Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Component parts
Component parts location
- Generator
- IPDM E/R (view with air inlet duct removed)
- ECM
- Battery current sensor
- Charge warning lamp indicator
Component description
| Component part | Description |
| Generator (IC regulator) | The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage
by the target
power generation voltage based on the received PWM command
signal.
When there is no PWM command signal, the generator performs the normal power generation according to the characteristic of the IC regulator. |
| IPDM E/R | The IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command value into a pulse width modulated (PWM) command signal and sends it to the IC regulator. |
| ECM | The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging current
of the battery. The ECM judges the battery condition based on
this signal.
The ECM judges whether to request more output via the power generation voltage variable control according to the battery condition. When performing the power generation voltage variable control, the ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the power generation command value to the IPDM E/R. |
| Battery current sensor | The battery current sensor is located on the negative battery cable terminal. The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging current of the battery and sends a voltage signal to the ECM according to the current value detected. |
| Combination meter (charge warning lamp) | The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate the
charge warning lamp if any of the following symptoms occur while
generator is operating:
В·Excessive voltage is produced.
В·No voltage is produced. |
Charging system
System Diagram
System Description
The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system
and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC ...
Other materials:
Removal and installation
Av control unit
Exploded view
AV control unit
Av control unit bracket (lh)
AV control unit bracket (RH)
Removal and installation
Removal
Caution:
Remove battery terminal and av control unit after a lapse of 30
seconds or more after turning the
ignition switch off.
Before ...
Ipdm-e 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 ipdm e/r for damage, bend and
loose connection (unit side
and connector side).
Is the inspection result normal?
Yes ...
Washer motor circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to WW-24, "Wiring Diagram - With
Intelligent Key" or WW-29,
"Wiring Diagram - Without Intelligent Key".
1. Check front washer motor fuse
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Check that the following fuse is not b ...