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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:

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.

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”.

STEP 3

Get the proper diagnosis materials together including:
  • Power Supply Routing
  • System Operation Descriptions
  • Applicable Service Manual Sections
  • Check for any Service Bulletins

Identify where to begin diagnosis based upon your knowledge of the system operation and the customer comments.

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.

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.
Service information for electrical incident
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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:

Hoses
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose with tapered tool or screwdriver.         To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose insertion length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with hose ...

Low tire pressure warning lamp
Component Function Check 1.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP Check that the low tire pressure warning lamp is turned OFF after illuminating for approximately 1 second, when the ignition switch is turned ON. Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection ...

P1148  Closed loop control
DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC NOTE: DTC P1148 is displayed with DTC for A/F sensor 1. When the DTC is detected, perform the trouble diagnosis of DTC corresponding to A/F sensor 1. DTC No. CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible ca ...

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