Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Diagnosis description : malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
When emission-related ECU detects a malfunction in the emission control systems components and/or the powertrain control components (which affect vehicle emissions), it turns on/blinks MIL to inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
- The MIL illuminates when ignition switch is turned ON (engine is not running).
NOTE:
Check the MIL circuit if MIL does not illuminate. Refer to EC- 467, "Component Function Check".
- When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.
NOTE:
If MIL continues to illuminate/blink, perform self-diagnoses and inspect/repair accordingly because an emission-related ECU has detected a malfunction in the emission control systems components and/or the powertrain control components (which affect vehicle emissions).
Diagnosis description : permanent diagnostic
trouble code (permanent DTC)
Permanent DTC is defined in SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5 Service $0A.
ECM stores a DTC issuing a command of turning on MIL as a permanent DTC and
keeps storing the DTC as
a permanent DTC until ECM judg ...
On board diagnosis function
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS ITEM
The on board diagnostic system has the following functions.
Diagnostic test mode
Function
Bulb check
MIL can be checked.
SRT status
ECM can ...
Other materials:
Recommended chemical products and sealants
Refer to the following chart for help in selecting the appropriate chemical
product or sealant.
Product Description
Purpose
Nissan North America
Part No. (USA)
Nissan Canada Part
No. (Canada)
Aftermarket Crossreference
Part Nos.
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Rear View Mirror ...
EPS warning lamp does not turn OFF
Description
EPS warning lamp does not turn OFF several seconds after engine
started.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
Perform “EPS” self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to ...
CONSULT Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit
Inspection procedure
If the CONSULT cannot diagnose the system properly, check the following
items.
Symptom
Check item
CONSULT cannot access any
system.
CONSULT DLC power supply circuit (Terminal 8 and 16) and ground
circuit (Terminal 4 and 5)
...