Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Basic Inspection
Diagnosis and Repair Work Flow
Work Flow
Work Flow
DETAILED FLOW
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INTERVIEW FROM THE CUSTOMER
Clarify customer complaints before inspection. First of all, perform an interview utilizing diagnostic Work Sheet and reproduce the symptom as well as fully understand it. Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. Check symptoms by driving Nissan Sentra vehicle with customer, if necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Work Sheet.
CAUTION:
Customers are not professional. Never guess easily like “maybe the customer means that...,” or “maybe the customer mentions this symptom”.
>>GO TO 2.
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CHECK SYMPTOM
Reproduce the symptom that is indicated by the customer, based on the information from the customer obtained by the interview. Also check that the symptom is not caused by fail-safe mode. Refer to Fail-Safe [Chassis Control Module (With Built In Steering Angle Sensor)].
CAUTION:
When the symptom is caused by normal operation, fully inspect each portion and obtain the understanding of customer that the symptom is not caused by a malfunction.
>>GO TO 3.
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PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULTPerform self-diagnosis for “CHASSIS CONTROL”.
Is DTC detected?
YES >>Record or print self-diagnosis results and freeze frame data (FFD). GO TO 4.
NO >>INSPECTION END
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PERFORM DTC DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
With CONSULTPerform confirmation procedures for the error-detected system.
Note:
If some DTCs are detected at the same time, determine the order for performing the diagnosis. Refer to DTC Inspection Priority Chart.
Is DTC detected?
YES >>GO TO 5.
NO >>Check harness and connectors based on the information obtained by the interview.
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REPAIR OR REPLACE ERROR-DETECTED PARTS
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Repair or replace error-detected parts.
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Reconnect part or connector after repairing or replacing.
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When DTC is detected, erase self-diagnosis results for “CHASSIS CONTROL”.
GO TO 6.
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FINAL CHECK
With CONSULT-
Check the reference value for “CHASSIS CONTROL”.
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Recheck the symptom and check that the symptom is not reproduced on the same conditions.
Is the symptom reproduced?
YES >>GO TO 3.
NO >>INSPECTION END
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Diagnostic Work Sheet
Diagnostic Work Sheet
Description
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In general, customers have their own criteria for a symptom. Therefore, it is important to understand the symptom and status well enough by interviewing the customer about the symptom carefully. To systemize all the information for the diagnosis, prepare the interview sheet referring to the interview points.
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In some cases, multiple conditions that appear simultaneously may cause a DTC to be detected.
INTERVIEW SHEET SAMPLE
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Interview sheet |
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Customer name |
MR/MS |
Registration number |
Initial year registration |
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Nissan Sentra Vehicle type |
VIN |
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Storage date |
Engine, Traction motor |
Mileage |
km ( Mile) |
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Symptom |
□ Does not operate ( |
) function |
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□ Warning lamp for ( |
) turns ON. |
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□ Noise □ Vibration |
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□ Other ( |
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First occurrence |
□ Recently □ Other ( |
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Frequency of occurrence |
□ Always □ Under a certain conditions of □ Sometimes ( time(s)/day) |
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Climate conditions |
□ Irrelevant |
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Weather |
□ Fine □ Cloud □ Rain □Snow □ Others ( |
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Temperature |
□ Hot □Warm □ Cool □ Cold □ Temperature [Approx. |
°C ( °F)] |
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Relative humidity |
□ High □ Moderate □ Low |
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Road conditions |
□ Urban area □ Suburb area □ Highway □ Mountainous road (uphill or downhill) □ Rough road |
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Operating condition, etc. |
□Irrelevant □When traction motor starts □ During idling □ During driving □ During acceleration □ At constant speed driving □ During deceleration □ During cornering (right curve or left curve) □ When steering wheel is steered (to right or to left) |
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Other conditions |
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Nissan Sentra Vehicle equipment |
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Memo |
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Additional Service When Replacing Chassis Control Module (with Built in Steering Angle Sensor)
Description
Description
When replacing the chassis control module, the procedures of BEFORE REPLACEMENT and AFTER REPLACEMENT must be performed. For work procedure, refer to Work Procedure.
BEFORE REPLACEMENT
When replacing the chassis control module, save “Operation log”.
AFTER REPLACEMENT
After replacing the chassis control module, the following items must be performed:
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Chassis control module programming
Work Procedure
Work Procedure
BEFORE REPLACING CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE
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SAVE “OPERATION LOG”
With CONSULTSave “Operation Log”, according to the procedure of “Programming” in CONSULT Operation Manual.
Note:
Chassis control module part number is saved in “Operating Log” saved in CONSULT.
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Replace the chassis control module. Refer to Removal and Installation.
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After replacing the chassis control module, perform necessary work.
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AFTER REPLACING CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE
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CHECK “OPERATION LOG”
With CONSULTCheck “Operation Log” saved before replacing the chassis control module, according to the procedure of “Programming” in CONSULT Operation Manual.
Note:
For the Nissan Sentra vehicle that the programming is to be performed, check if “Operation Log” of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is in Saved Data List.
Is there an applicable Operation Log in the Saved Data List?
YES >>GO TO 2.
NO >>GO TO 3.
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PERFORM CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING
With CONSULTPerform chassis control module programming, according to “Programming” of CONSULT Operation Manual. Refer to CONSULT Operation Manual.
CAUTION:
During programming, maintain the following conditions:
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Ignition switch: ON
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Electric load: OFF
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Brake pedal: Not depressed
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12V battery voltage: 12 – 13.5 V (Check the value displayed on the CONSULT screen.)
GO TO 5.
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READ IN CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE PART NUMBER BY EPC LINKED
Obtain chassis control module part number by EPC (service parts catalog), according to the procedure of EPC linked in CONSULT Operation Manual. Refer to CONSULT Operation Manual.
CAUTION:
Be sue select “EPC linked”.
Note:
“EPC linked” allows an appropriate programming by obtaining ECU part number from EPC (service parts catalog) even when the part number cannot be obtained from the old ECU used before replacing with a new one.
>>GO TO 4.
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PERFORM PROGRAMMING (EPC LINKED)
With CONSULTPerform chassis control module programming according to the procedure of EPC linked in CONSULT Operation Manual. Refer to CONSULT Operation Manual.
CAUTION:
During programming, maintain the following conditions:
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Ignition switch: ON
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Electric load: OFF
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Brake pedal: Not depressed
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12V battery voltage: 12 – 13.5 V (Check the value displayed on the CONSULT screen.)
GO TO 5.
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PERFORM NECESSARY WORK
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Perform self-diagnosis for “CHASSIS CONTROL”.
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Erase the memory of self-diagnosis results.
End of work.
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