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Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Basic inspection

Diagnosis and repair workflow

Trouble diagnosis flow chart

Trouble diagnosis procedure


Trouble diagnosis procedure

Interview with customer

Interview with the customer is important to detect the root cause of can communication system errors and to understand vehicle condition and symptoms for proper trouble diagnosis.

Points in interview

Notes for checking error symptoms:

Example: Circuit between ECM and the combination meter is judged normal if the customer indicates tachometer functions normally.

Inspection of vehicle condition


Inspection of vehicle condition

Check whether the symptom is reproduced or not.

Note:

Do not turn the ignition switch off or disconnect the battery cable while reproducing the error. The error may temporarily correct itself, making it difficult to determine the root cause.

Check of can system type (how to use can system type specification chart)

Determine can system type based on vehicle equipment.

Note:

CAN System Type Specification Chart (Style A)

Note:

Can system type is easily checked with the vehicle equipment identification information shown in the chart.

Can system type specification chart (style b)


Can system type specification chart (style b)

Note:

Can system type is easily checked with the vehicle equipment identification information shown in the chart.

Create interview sheet


Create interview sheet

Fill out the symptom described by the customer, vehicle condition, and can system type on the interview sheet.

Interview sheet (example)

Detect the root cause


Detect the root cause

Can diagnosis function of consult detects the root cause.

System description
System Can communication system Can communication system : system description CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle multiplex ...

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Other materials:

Engine control system
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description SYSTEM DIAGRAM NOTE: Position switch and clutch pedal position switch are not used in models with CVT. ASCD steering switch and brake pedal position switch are used in models with ASCD. TCM and transmission range switch are not used in m ...

Front wheel hub
Exploded View Steering knuckle Splash guard Wheel stud Wheel hub and bearing Disc brake rotor Wheel hub lock nut Nut retainer Cotter pin Removal and Installation Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-47, "Exploded View". Remove the brake ...

Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors cannot be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides ...

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