Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Service Notice and Precautions for EPS System
Check the following item when performing the trouble diagnosis.
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Check any possible causes by interviewing the symptom and it′s condition from the customer if any malfunction, such as EPS warning lamp is turned ON, occurs.
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Check if air pressure and size of tires are proper, the specified part is used for the steering wheel, and control unit is genuine part.
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Check if the connection of steering column assembly and steering gear assembly is proper (there is not looseness of mounting bolts, damage of rods, boots or sealants, and leakage of grease, etc.).
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Check if the wheel alignment is adjusted properly.
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Check if there is any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or altered ground clearance.
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Check if installation conditions of each link and suspension are proper.
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Check if the battery voltage is proper.
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Check connection conditions of each connector are proper.
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Before connecting or disconnecting the EPS control unit harness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and disconnect battery ground cable. Because battery voltage is applied to EPS control unit even if ignition switch is turned “OFF”.
During quick steering, rasping noise may be heard from around the steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
The noise is an operating noise of the EPS system under normal conditions. If the rasping noise occurs during slow steering, this may not be an operating noise of the system. In this case, it is necessary to find out the location of the noise and repair, if necessary.
Preparation
Commercial Service Tools
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG"
and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
dri ...
Other materials:
Seat belt warning system
Seat Belt Warning System Does Not Function
1.SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
Turn ignition switch ON.
Does the seat belt warning lamp come ON?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> • Check 10A fuse [No. 8, located in the fuse block (J/B)].
Check seat belt buckle switch (driver seat)
Check ha ...
Parking brake switch signal circuit
Component function check
1.Check parking brake switch operation
Check that brake warning lamp in combination meter turns on/off when parking
brake is actuated.
Is the inspection result normal?
Yes >> inspection end.
No >> proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to mwi-60, " ...
Symptom diagnosis
Engine does not start when intelligent key is inside of vehicle
Description
Engine does not start when push-button ignition switch is pressed while
carrying intelligent key.
Note:
Check that vehicle is under the condition shown in “conditions of
vehicle” before starting diagnos ...
