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:
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 loose
connection (unit side and
connector side).
Is the inspection result normal?
Yes > ...
Booster seats
Precautions on booster seats
WARNINGIf a booster seat and seat belt are not
used
properly, the risk of a child being injured in
a sudden stop or collision greatly
increases:
Make sure the shoulder portion of
the belt is away from the child’s face
and neck and t ...
Basic inspection
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
Detailed flow
1.Interview from the customer
Clarify customer complaints before inspection. First of all,
perform an interview utilizing stc-20, "diagnostic
work sheet" and reproduce symptoms as well as fully understand it. Ask customer
abou ...