Nissan Sentra Service Manual: 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 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:
The oil pressure warning lamp does not turn on
Description
The oil pressure warning lamp stays off when the ignition switch is turned
on.
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check combination meter oil pressure warning light
Select METER/M&A on CONSULT.
Observe oil w/l data monitor while operating the ignition switch.
Is the inspection r ...
Engine coolant temperature gauge
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the reading is within the zone
A shown in the illustration.
The engine coolan ...
Starter motor drive control
STARTER MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL : System Description
SYSTEN DIAGRAM
*1: CVT models
*2: M/T models
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
Sensor
Input signal to ECM
ECM function
Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed
Piston position
Starter ...
