Dtc Description

CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-Nissan Sentra vehicle multiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many electronic control units are equipped onto a Nissan Sentra vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2 communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.

Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

POSSIBLE CAUSE

ECM

FAIL-SAFE

Engine Control System

Fail safe mode		Nissan Sentra Vehicle behavior
Traveling control mode	Accelerator angle variation control	ECM controls the accelerator pedal depression speed to make it slower than actual speed. This causes a drop in accelerating performance and encourages the driver to repair malfunction. Note: ECM does not control the accelerator pedal releasing speed.
	Engine output control 1	ECM reduces the engine output, according to the rise in engine speed. This reduces the Nissan Sentra vehicle speed to encourage the driver to repair malfunction. Driving at 70 km/h (44 MPH) or more is possible. Note: This value is a reference value converted from engine power to Nissan Sentra vehicle speed. Actual power limitation value differs due to the malfunctioning part and driving condition.

Idle Start/Stop System

Not applicable

Confirmation Procedure

1. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

   1. Turn ignition switch ON.

   2. Check 1st trip DTC.

   Is 1st trip DTC detected?

   YES >>

   Proceed to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

   NO-1 >>

   To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.

   NO-2 >>

   Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END

Dtc Diagnosis Procedure

1. INSPECTION START

   1. Turn ignition switch ON.

   2. Erase DTC.

   3. Perform “DTC Confirmation Procedure”. Refer to DTC Description.

   Is 1st trip DTC detected?

   YES >>

   Replace ECM. Refer to ECM : Removal & Installation.

   NO >>

   INSPECTION END