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 ...

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Reporting safety defects
For USA If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inv ...

Starting the engine (models with NISSAN Intelligent Key® system)
Apply the parking brake. Continuously Variable Transmission: Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions. Manual Transmission: Move the shift lever to N ( ...

Wheel alignment
Inspection DESCRIPTION Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions. NOTE: вЂњUnladen conditionsвЂќ means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. PRELIMINARY Check the following: Tires for impro ...