Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right and left
Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right and left.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check the EPS warning lamp while engine is running.
Does the EPS warning lamp turn OFF? YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refer to STC-33, "Diagnosis Procedure".
2.CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection".
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Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Adjustment of wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection".
3.Check EPS control unit signal
With CONSULT
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Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
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Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop.
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Select DATA MONITOR of EPS and select TORQUE SENSOR.
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Perform the torque sensor inspection.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK EPS MOTOR
Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to STC-27, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
5.CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light
Description
Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
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Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation)
Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation).
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
Perform EPS self- ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis system (TCM)
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : 1 Trip Detection Diagnosis and 2 Trip Detection
Diagnosis
NOTE:
“Start the engine and turn OFF the ignition switch after warm-up.” This is
defined as 1 trip.
TRIP DETECTION DIAGNOSIS
When initial malfunction is detected, TCM mem ...
Operating tips
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
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ECU diagnosis information
TCM
Reference Value
CONSULT DATA MONITOR STANDARD VALUE
NOTE:
The following table includes information (items) inapplicable to this
vehicle. For information (items) applicable
to this vehicle, refer to CONSULT display items.
In CONSULT, electric shift timing or lock-up timing, i.e. op ...