Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Diagnosis description : permanent diagnostic trouble code (permanent DTC)
Permanent DTC is defined in SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5 Service $0A.
ECM stores a DTC issuing a command of turning on MIL as a permanent DTC and keeps storing the DTC as a permanent DTC until ECM judges that there is no presence of malfunction.
Permanent DTCs cannot be erased by using the erase function of CONSULT or Generic Scan Tool (GST) and by disconnecting the battery to shut off power to ECM. This prevents a vehicle from passing the in-use inspection without repairing a malfunctioning part.
When not passing the in-use inspection due to more than one permanent DTC, permanent DTCs should be erased, referring to this manual.
NOTE:
- The important items in in-use inspection are that MIL is not ON, SRT test items are set, and permanent DTCs are not included.
- Permanent DTCs do not apply for regions that permanent DTCs are not regulated by law.
PERMANENT DTC SET TIMING
The setting timing of permanent DTC is stored in ECM with the lighting of MIL when a DTC is confirmed.
Diagnosis description : system readiness
test (SRT) code
System Readiness Test (SRT) code is specified in Service $01 of SAE J1979/ISO
15031-5.
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M),
certain states require the s ...
Diagnosis description : malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
When emission-related ECU detects a malfunction in the emission
control systems components and/or the powertrain control components
(which affect vehicle emissions), it turns on/blinks MIL to
infor ...
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Eco mode control
ECO MODE CONTROL : System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ECM receives an ECO mode signal from combination meter via CAN
communication and improves the fuel
economy by controlling the throttle movement to less than usual. Therefore,
driving characteristic is controlle ...
Diagnosis system (BCM)
Common item
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)
Application item
Consult performs the following functions via can communication with bcm.
System application
BCM can perform the following functions.
Door lock
Door lock : consult function (bcm - door lock)
Data monitor
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Service data and specifications
(sds)
General Specification
Drive Belt
Spark Plug
*:Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Exhaust Manifold
Camshaft
VALVE LIFTER
VALVE CLEARANCE
*: Approximately 80В°C (176В°F)
AVAILABLE VALVE LIFTER
*:Always check with the P ...
