Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Variable voltage control system
CAUTION
- Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable voltage control system and the vehicle battery may not charge completely.
- Use electrical accessories with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. This system measures the amount of electrical discharge from the battery and controls voltage generated by the generator.
The current sensor A is located near the battery along the negative battery cable. If you add electrical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable body ground such as the frame or engine block area.
Battery
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
If the vehicle ...
Drive belt
Automatic tensioner
Generator
Water pump
Air conditioner compressor
Crankshaft pully
WARNINGBe sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or
LOCK position before servicing dr ...
Other materials:
System description
Component parts
Component part location
ECM
IPDM E/R
BCM (view with instrument panel removed)
A/C auto amp. (view with A/C switch
assembly removed)
A/C switch assembly
A/C Compressor
Refrigerant pressure sensor (view
with front bumper fascia removed)
Ambient sensor
S ...
Engine control system
Symptom Table
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. ...
Air fresheners
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect
the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener,
take the following precautions:
Hanging-type air fresheners can cause permanent
discoloration when they contact vehicle
interior surfaces. Place the air freshener
in a location that all ...
