Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.COLLECT INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnostic worksheet. Refer to BRC-52, "Diagnostic Work Sheet".
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Perform self diagnostic result. Refer to BRC-31, "CONSULT Function (ABS)".
Are any DTCs displayed? YES >> Refer to BRC-43, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK SYMPTOM OPERATING CONDITION
Check that the symptom is a normal operating condition. Refer to BRC-105, "Description".
Is the symptom a normal operating condition? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS OPERATION
Check ABS and brake warning lamps, and VDC OFF and SLIP indicator lamps operation. Refer to MWI-8, "METER SYSTEM : System Description".
Is ON/OFF timing normal? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Perform warning lamp diagnosis. Refer to BRC-94, "Component Function Check" (ABS warning lamp), BRC-95, "Component Function Check" (brake warning lamp), BRC-96, "Component Function Check" (VDC OFF indicator lamp) or BRC-97, "Component Function Check" (SLIP indicator lamp).
5.PERFORM DIAGNOSIS APPLICABLE TO THE SYMPTOM
Perform diagnosis applicable to the symptom. Refer to BRC-98, "Symptom Table".
>> GO TO 6.
6.FINAL CHECK
Perform self diagnostic result again, and check that the malfunction is repaired. After checking, erase the self diagnosis memory. Refer to BRC-31, "CONSULT Function (ABS)".
>> Inspection End
Diagnostic Work Sheet
Additional service when replacing abs actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Description
When replacing the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), perform steering angle sensor neutral position adjustment. Refer to BRC-54, "Work Procedure".
Basic inspection
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Adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position
Description
Refer to the table below to determine if adjustment of steering
angle sensor neutral position is required.
×: Required –: Not required
Work Procedure
ADJUSTMENT OF ST ...
Other materials:
Rapid air pressure loss
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occur
if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to
hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss
can also be caused by driving on under-inflated
tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially ...
If your vehicle overheats
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps.
WARNING
Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
dama ...
Additional service when replacing ecm
Description
When replacing ECM, the following procedure must be performed. (For details,
refer to EC-135, "Work Procedure".)
PROGRAMMING OPERATION
NOTE:
After replacing with a blank ECM, programming is required to write ECM
information. Be sure to follow the procedure
to perform t ...
