Factory-style information for owners and repair work

Nissan Sentra techinfo

Find Nissan Sentra owner information, maintenance instructions, technical references, service procedures and useful repair pages in one clean online library.

Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: U2140-87 Can Comm Err (ecm)

Dtc Description

DTC Description

DESCRIPTION

CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time applications. It is an on-Nissan Sentra vehicle multiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Modern Nissan Sentra vehicle is equipped with many electronic control unit, 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 High-line, CAN Low-line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only. CAN Communication Signal Chart. Refer to System Description.

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC No.

CONSULT screen items

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC Detection Condition

U2140–87

CAN comm err (ECM)

[CAN communication error (ECM)]

Diagnosis condition

Ignition switch ON

Signal (terminal)

CAN communication signal

Threshold

Transmission error or reception error

Diagnosis delay time

2 seconds or more

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CAN communication system

FAIL-SAFE

Confirmation Procedure

Confirmation Procedure

  1. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    1. CONSULT

      1. Ignition switch ON and wait for 2 seconds or more.

      2. Select “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “HANDS FREE MODULE”.

    Is DTC detected?

    YES >>

    Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

    NO >>

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

    NO >>

    Confirmation after repair: Inspection End.

Dtc Diagnosis Procedure

DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION

    1. Check CAN communication. Refer to Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart.

    Is DTC “U2140-87” displayed?

    YES >>

    Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    NO >>

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to Intermittent Incident.

    U2148-87 Can Comm Err (brake Control Unit)
    Dtc Description DTC Description DESCRIPTION CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time applications. It is an on-Nissan Sentra vehicle multiplex ...

    Other materials:

    Low Tire Pressure Location Indicator Does Not Display
    Symptom Description Symptom Description When there is low tire pressure, the low tire location indicator does not display even though the low tire pressure warning lamp turns ON. Diagnosis Procedure Diagnosis Procedure Note: The Signal Tech II Tool [– (NI-50190)] can be used to ...

    Precaution. Precautions
    Precautions Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (srs) "air Bag" and "seat Belt Pre-Tensioner" Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, u ...

    License Plate Lamp
    Component Inspection Component Inspection CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP 1 Ignition switch OFF. Disconnect license plate lamp connector. Check continuity b ...