Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Component parts
STARTING SYSTEM (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY)
Component Parts Location
- Starter motor
- Transmission range switch (CVT Models)
- IPDM E/R (view with air inlet duct removed)
- Clutch interlock switch (M/T Models)
- ECM
- BCM (view under instrument panel, left side of vehicle)
Component Description
| Component part | Description |
| Starter motor | The starter motor plunger closes and the motor is supplied with battery power, which in turn cranks the engine, when the S terminal is supplied with electric power. |
| Transmission range switch (CVT Models) | Transmission range switch supplies power to the starter relay and starter control relay inside the IPDM E/R when the shift selector is placed in the P or N position. |
| IPDM E/R | CPU inside IPDM E/R operates the starter relay when the ignition switch is in the start position. |
| Clutch interlock switch (M/T Models) | Clutch interlock switch supplies power to the coil side of the starter when the clutch pedal is depressed to crank the engine. |
| ECM | ECM controls the starter control relay inside the IPDM E/R. |
| BCM | BCM controls the starter relay inside IPDM E/R. |
System
STARTING SYSTEM (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY)
Component Parts Location
Starter motor
Transmission range switch (CVT Models)
IPDM E/R (view with air inlet duct
removed)
Clutch interlock switc ...
Other materials:
Push-button ignition switch positions
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key inserted
in the port.
The ignition switch will lock when any d ...
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 ...
Drive belt
Automatic tensioner
Generator
Water pump
Air conditioner compressor
Crankshaft pully
WARNINGBe sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
Visually inspect the belt for signs of ...
