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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Symptom Diagnosis. Chassis Control

Chassis Control

Symptom Table

Symptom Table

INTELLIGENT TRACE CONTROL

Perform the “Self Diagnostic Result” using CONSULT before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagnosis if any DTC is detected. Refer to DTC Index.

Symptom

Possible cause

Inspection item

Intelligent trace control inoperative/ ineffective

No intelligent trace control assist

VDC function is turned OFF.

Turn the VDC function ON.

Brake system malfunction.

Repair brake system malfunction.

Powertrain system malfunction.

Repair powertrain system malfunction.

Certain roads, inclement weather or driving conditions.

System is functioning normally. Confirm the condition with the customer.

Excessive lag on turns

Wheel alignment.

Repair alignment malfunction.

  • Road wheel tire condition is abnormal.

  • Road wheel tire size is abnormal.

Check the road wheel tire.

Certain roads, inclement weather or driving conditions.

System is functioning normally. Confirm the condition with the customer.

INTELLIGENT ENGINE BRAKE

Perform the “Self Diagnostic Result” using CONSULT before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagnosis if any DTC is detected. Refer to DTC Index.

Symptom

Possible cause

Inspection item

Intelligent engine brake inoperative/ineffective

No CVT gear ratio assist

VDC function is turned OFF.

Turn the VDC function ON.

Brake system malfunction.

Repair brake system malfunction.

Powertrain system malfunction.

Repair powertrain system malfunction.

Certain roads, inclement weather or driving conditions.

System is functioning normally. Confirm the condition with the customer.

Lower CVT gear ratio not achieved

Wheel alignment.

Repair alignment malfunction.

  • Road wheel tire condition is abnormal.

  • Road wheel tire size is abnormal.

Check the road wheel tire.

Certain roads, inclement weather or driving conditions.

System is functioning normally. Confirm the condition with the customer.

ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL

Perform the “Self Diagnostic Result” using CONSULT before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagnosis if any DTC is detected. Refer to DTC Index.

Symptom

Possible cause

Inspection item

Active ride control inoperative/ ineffective

No active ride control assist

VDC function is turned OFF.

Turn the VDC function ON.

Brake system malfunction.

Repair brake system malfunction.

Powertrain system malfunction.

Repair powertrain system malfunction.

Bumpy ride on bumpy road

Wheel alignment.

Repair alignment malfunction.

  • Road wheel tire condition is abnormal.

  • Road wheel tire size is abnormal.

Check the road wheel tire.

Certain roads, inclement weather or driving conditions.

System is functioning normally. Confirm the condition with the customer.

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