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:
P0125 ECT Sensor
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
If DTC P0125 is displayed with P0116, first perform the trouble
diagnosis for DTC P0116. Refer to EC-
196, "DTC Logic".
If DTC P0125 is displayed with P0117 or P0118, first perform the
trouble diagnosis for DTC P0117 or
P0118. Refer to ...
P2096, P2097 A/F Sensor 1
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC No.
CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detecting condition
Possible Cause
P2096
POST CAT FUEL TRIM SYS B1
(Post catalyst fuel trim system
too lean bank 1)
The output voltage computed by ECM from the
A/F ...
Camshaft valve clearance
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
Perform inspection after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or
valve-related parts, or if there are
unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-46, "Exploded View".
Measure the valve cle ...
