Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Work Flow

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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 вЂњIncident Simulation TestsвЂќ.
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:

Door lock and unlock switch
Component function check 1.Check function Select door lock of bcm using consult. Select cdl lock sw, cdl unlock sw in data monitor mode. Check that the function operates normally according to the following conditions. Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Main power windo ...

Headlamp (lo) circuit
Description The ipdm e/r (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on inputs from the bcm over the can communication lines. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power flows through fuses 43 and 44, located in the ipdm e/r. Power then flows ...

Symptom diagnosis
Power door lock system symptoms Symptom table Door lock/unlock function malfunction Note: Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check вЂњWORK FLOWвЂќ. Refer to DLK-245, "Work Flow". Check that vehicle is under the condition shown in вЂњconditions of ...