Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Troubleshooting guide

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Pre-driving checks and adjustments / NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) / Troubleshooting guide

Symptom		Possible Cause
When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine	The P (Park) warning light in the instrument panel illuminates and the inside chime sounds continuously.	The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position.	Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.
When placing the shift lever in the P (Park) position	The inside warning chime sounds continuously.	The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.	Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
When opening the driver’s door	A warning chime sounds continuously.	The ignition switch is in the ACC position.	Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
When pushing the door handle request switch to lock the door	The outside chime sounds for a few seconds.	The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
		The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
		A door is not closed securely.	Close the door securely.
When closing the doors	The key warning light in the instrument panel blinks in yellow, the outside chime sounds 3 times and the inside warning chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds.	The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.	Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
	The P (Park) warning light in the instrument panel illuminates and the outside chime sounds continuously.	The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the shift lever is not in the P (Park) position.	Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position and place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
	The outside chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.	The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle or trunk.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When opening the driver’s door	A warning chime sounds continuously.	The ignition switch is in the ACC position.	Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
When closing the trunk lid	The outside chime sounds for approximately 10 seconds and the trunk lid opens.	The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch to start the engine	The key warning light in the instrument panel blinks in green.	The battery charge is low.	Replace the battery with a new one. See “Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
When pushing the LOCK button on the Intelligent Key to the lock the door	The outside chime sounds for a few seconds and all the doors unlock.	The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
		The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
		A door is not closed securely.	Close the doors securely.

Warning signals

To help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and outsid ...

Hood

Pull the hood lock release handle 1 located below the instrument panel until the hood springs up slightly. Locate the lever 2 in between the hood and grille and push the lever sideways ...

Other materials:

P1212 TCS Communication line
Description This CAN communication line is used to control the smooth engine operation during the TCS operation. Pulse signals are exchanged between ECM and вЂњABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)вЂќ. Be sure to erase the malfunction information such as DTC not only for вЂ� ...

Moonroof does not operate properly
Diagnosis Procedure 1. Check bcm power supply and ground circuit Check BCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to PWC-31, "BCM (BODY CONTROL SYSTEM) (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM) : Diagnosis Procedure". Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2. NO >> Rep ...

During a call
While a call is active, press the button to access additional options. Speak one of the following commands: “(numbers)” – Speak numbers and then say “Send” or say “Correction” to change the numbers entered. “Mute On” or “Mute Off” – Speak the command to mute ...