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Nissan Sentra Service Manual: DTC/Circuit diagnosis

U0073 COMMUNICATION BUS A OFF

DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC

CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detection condition

Possible causes
U0073 COMM BUS A OFF (Control Module Communication Bus A Off) TCM communication blockage lasts for 2 seconds or more when turning ON the ignition switch. (Communication not established.) Harness or connector (CAN communication line is error)

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.PREPARATION BEFORE WORK

If another “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” occurs just before, turn ignition switch OFF and wait for at least 10 seconds, then perform the next test.

>> GO TO 2.

2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

  1. Start the engine and wait for at least 5 seconds.
  2. Check the DTC.

Is “U0073” detected? YES >> Go to TM-152, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

For the diagnosis procedure, refer to LAN-16, "Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart".

U0100 LOST COMMUNICATION (ECM A)

DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC

CONSULT screen terms [Trouble diagnosis content]

DTC detection condition

Possible causes

U0100 LOST COMM (ECM A) [Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A] When the ignition switch is ON, TCM is unable to receive the CAN communications signal from ECM continuously for 2 seconds or more.
  • ECM
  • Harness or connector (CAN communication line is open or shorted)

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.PREPARATION BEFORE WORK

If another “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” occurs just before, turn ignition switch OFF and wait for at least 10 seconds, then perform the next test.

>> GO TO 2.

2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

  1. Start the engine and wait for at least 5 seconds.
  2. Check the DTC.

Is “U0100” detected? YES >> Go to TM-153, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

For the diagnosis procedure, refer to LAN-16, "Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart".

Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW Work Flow NOTE: “DTC” includes DTC at the 1st trip. 1.OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOM Refer to TM-140, "Diagnostic Work Sheet" and interview t ...

U0140 Lost communication (BCM)
DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC DTC CONSULT screen terms [Trouble diagnosis content] DTC detection condition Possible causes U0140 LOST COMM (BCM) [Lost Communication ...

Other materials:

Standardized relay
Description Normal open, normal closed and mixed type relays Relays can mainly be divided into three types: normal open, normal closed and mixed type relays. Type of standardized relays ...

Performance test
Inspection INSPECTION PROCEDURE Connect recovery/recycling/recharging equipment (for HFC-134a) or manifold gauge. Start the engine, and set to the following condition. Test condition Maintain test condition until A/C system becomes stable. (Approximately 10 minutes) Check t ...

Precautions on cruise control
ACCEL/RES switch COAST/SET switch CANCEL switch ON·OFF switch If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver, see “Warnings/Indicator Lights and Audible Reminders” ...

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