Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light
Description
Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
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Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
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Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-14, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check that the EPS warning lamp turns ON when ignition switch turns ON. Then, EPS warning lamp turns OFF after the engine is started.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS warning lamp. Refer to STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT
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Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
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Select ASSIST LEVEL in DATA MONITOR in EPS.
Dose the item in DATA MONITOR indicate 100%? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT
Select BATTERY VOLT in DATA MONITOR in EPS.
Dose the item in DATA MONITOR indicate 10 V or more? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to STC-22, "Diagnosis Procedure".
5.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
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Select ASSIST LEVEL in DATA MONITOR in EPS.
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Stop the EPS system until the item in DATA MONITOR becomes 100%.
NOTE:
While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel.
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Check that the symptom continues.
Dose the symptom continue? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not malfunction. Inspection End.
6.Check EPS Control unit signal (4)
With CONSULT
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Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
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Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop.
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Select TORQUE SENSOR in DATA MONITOR in EPS.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK EPS MOTOR
Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to STC-27, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
8.CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to ST-8, "Inspection".
EPS warning lamp does not turn OFF
Description
EPS warning lamp does not turn OFF several seconds after engine
started.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
P ...
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right
and left
Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right
and left.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check the EPS warning lamp while engine ...
Other materials:
Av branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.Check connector
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the av control unit for damage,
bend and loose connection (unit
side and connector side).
Is the inspection result norma ...
Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.COLLECT INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom
(the condition and the environment when the
incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnostic worksheet. Refer to BRC-52,
"Diagnostic Wor ...
Service
Never use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless
instructed to in this Service Manual.
Before servicing the SRS, turn power switch OFF, disconnect battery
negative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is stil ...
