Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Control Units and Electrical Parts

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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 component parts.
Do not apply excessive force when disconnecting a connector.

Do not apply excessive shock to the control unit by dropping or hitting it.
Be careful to prevent condensation in the control unit due to rapid temperature changes and do not let water or rain get on it. If water is found in the control unit, dry it fully and then install it in the vehicle.
Be careful not to let oil to get on the control unit connector.
Avoid cleaning the control unit with volatile oil.
Do not disassemble the control unit, and do not remove the upper and lower covers.

When using a DMM, be careful not to let test probes get close to each other to prevent the power transistor in the control unit from damaging battery voltage because of short circuiting.
When checking input and output signals of the control unit, use the specified check adapter.

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 requi ...

How to Check Terminal

CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT Use the connector and terminal pin kits listed below when replacing connectors or terminals. The connector and terminal pin kits contain some of the most common ...

Other materials:

Optical sensor
Description The optical sensor measures ambient light and transmits the optical sensor signal to the bcm. Component function check 1.Check optical sensor signal by consult Consult Turn the ignition switch ON. Select opti sen of bcm (head lamp) data monitor item. Turn the lighting swit ...

Installing top tether strap
WARNINGChild restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child r ...

System
System Description Operation description A/C control transmits rear window defogger switch signal to A/C auto amp. when rear window defogger switch turns ON while ignition switch is ON. A/C auto amp. transmits rear window defogger switch signal to BCM Bcm transmits rear window defogg ...