Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER FOR THE SYMPTOM
Interview the customer for the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurs).
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK SYMPTOM
Check the symptom from the customer information.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK WARNING LAMP OPERATION
Check air bag warning lamp operation in the user mode. Refer to SRC-15, "On Board Diagnosis Function".
Are any malfunction detected? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK LOW VOLTAGE
Check low voltage.
Are any malfunction detected? YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-39, "Intermittent Incident".
5.CHECK SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check self diagnostic result with CONSULT or diagnosis mode.
If it is impossible to switch to diagnosis mode, follow the same procedure that DTC is not detected.
NOTE:
Perform the following procedure if DTC is detected.
- Record DTC (Print them out with CONSULT.)
- Erase self diagnostic result.
- Study the relationship between the malfunction that DTC or air bag warning lamp indicates and the symptom that the customer describes.
- Check related service bulletins for information.
Is DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 7.
6.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE for the DTC.
>> GO TO 8.
7.PERFORM DIAGNOSIS ACCORDING TO WARNING LAMP OPERATION
- Check air bag warning lamp operation in the user mode. Refer to SRC-15, "On Board Diagnosis Function".
- Perform Diagnosis Procedure for the air bag warning lamp operation. Refer to SRC-15, "On Board Diagnosis Function" (USER MODE).
>> GO TO 9.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Inspect according to Diagnostic Procedure of the DTC.
>> GO TO 9.
9.REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTION PART
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
>> GO TO 10.
10.FINAL CHECK
Check self diagnostic result and air bag warning lamp operation in the user mode.
Is the malfunction repaired? YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 2.
Basic inspection
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Inspection and adjustment
Additional service when replacing control unit
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Description
WARNING:
Always perform zero point reset using CONSULT when removing and
installing th ...
Other materials:
Main line between dlc and av circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check harness continuity (open circuit)
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect the following harness connectors.
ECM
AV control unit
Check the continuity between the data link connector and the av ...
Removal and installation
EPS control unit
Exploded View
Steering column assembly
EPS control unit
Bracket plate
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Disconnect battery negative terminal before starting
operations.
Do not shock EPS control unit, e.g. drop or hit.
Do not ...
P1800 Intake manifold tuning valve
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC No.
CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detecting condition
Possible cause
P1800
VIAS S/V-1
(Variable intake air system control
solenoid valve-1)
An excessively low or high voltage signal
is sent to ECM t ...
