Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Work Flow
| STEP | DESCRIPTION | |
| STEP 1 | Get detailed information about the conditions and the
environment when the incident occurred.
The following are key pieces of information required to make a good analysis: |
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| WHAT | Vehicle Model, Engine, Transmission/Transaxle and the System (i.e. Radio). | |
| WHEN | Date, Time of Day, Weather Conditions, Frequency. | |
| WHERE | Road Conditions, Altitude and Traffic Situation. | |
| HOW | System Symptoms, Operating Conditions (Other Components
Interaction).
Service History and if any After Market Accessories have been installed. |
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| STEP 2 | Operate the system, road test if necessary.
Verify the parameter of the incident. If the problem cannot be duplicated, refer to “Incident Simulation Tests”. |
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| STEP 3 | Get the proper diagnosis materials together including:
Identify where to begin diagnosis based upon your knowledge of the system operation and the customer comments. |
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| STEP 4 | Inspect the system for mechanical binding, loose
connectors or wiring damage.
Determine which circuits and components are involved and diagnose using the Power Supply Routing and Harness Layouts. |
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| STEP 5 | Repair or replace the incident circuit or component. | |
| STEP 6 | Operate the system in all modes. Verify the system works properly under all conditions. Make sure you have not inadvertently created a new incident during your diagnosis or repair steps. | |
Control Units and Electrical Parts
PRECAUTIONS
Never reverse polarity of battery terminals.
Install only parts specified for a vehicle.
Before replacing the control unit, check the input and output and
functions of the compo ...
Other materials:
Daytime light relay circuit
Description
The bcm sends a daytime light request to the ipdm e/r via the can
communication lines. The power flows
through fuse 29 located in fuse block j/b to the daytime light relay coil. When
the ipdm e/r operates the daytime
light relay, power is sent to the daytime lamps.
Diagnosis proc ...
Under cover
Front under cover
Front under cover : removal and installation
REMOVAL
Remove front side of front fender protector (LH/RH). Refer to EXT-28,
"FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal
and Installation - Front Fender Protector".
Remove engine under cover. EXT-31, "ENGINE UNDER COVER : Re ...
Service Notice and Precautions for EPS System
Check the following item when performing the trouble
diagnosis.
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.
Check if air pressure and size of tires are proper, t ...
