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 ...
Other materials:
Malfunction indicator lamp
Component Function Check
1.CHECK MIL FUNCTION
Turn ignition switch ON.
Check that MIL lights up.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to EC-467, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK DTC WITH ECM
Check that DTC UXXXX i ...
The light reminder warning does
not sound
Description
Light reminder warning chime does not sound even though headlamp is
illuminated.
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check combination meter input signal
Select the data monitor for the meter/m&a and check the buzzer monitor value.
Is the inspection result normal?
Yes >> replace ...
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 ...
