Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Work Flow
| STEP | DESCRIPTION | |
| STEP 1 | Get detailed information about the conditions and the
environment when the incident occurred.
The following are key pieces of information required to make a good analysis: |
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| WHAT | Vehicle Model, Engine, Transmission/Transaxle and the System (i.e. Radio). | |
| WHEN | Date, Time of Day, Weather Conditions, Frequency. | |
| WHERE | Road Conditions, Altitude and Traffic Situation. | |
| HOW | System Symptoms, Operating Conditions (Other Components
Interaction).
Service History and if any After Market Accessories have been installed. |
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| STEP 2 | Operate the system, road test if necessary.
Verify the parameter of the incident. If the problem cannot be duplicated, refer to “Incident Simulation Tests”. |
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| STEP 3 | Get the proper diagnosis materials together including:
Identify where to begin diagnosis based upon your knowledge of the system operation and the customer comments. |
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| STEP 4 | Inspect the system for mechanical binding, loose
connectors or wiring damage.
Determine which circuits and components are involved and diagnose using the Power Supply Routing and Harness Layouts. |
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| STEP 5 | Repair or replace the incident circuit or component. | |
| STEP 6 | Operate the system in all modes. Verify the system works properly under all conditions. Make sure you have not inadvertently created a new incident during your diagnosis or repair steps. | |
Control Units and Electrical Parts
PRECAUTIONS
Never reverse polarity of battery terminals.
Install only parts specified for a vehicle.
Before replacing the control unit, check the input and output and
functions of the compo ...
Other materials:
Manual control
While using the voice recognition system, it is
possible to select menu options by using the
steering wheel controls instead of speaking voice
commands. This can be especially helpful if the
noise of driving makes it difficult for the voice
recognition system to accurately interpret commands.
...
Interior lights
The interior light can be turned ON regardless
of door position. The light will go off after
a period of time unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position when any door is
opened.
The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off the
int ...
Description
NOTICE:
Trouble diagnoses indicate work procedures required to diagnose problems
effectively. Observe the following
instructions before diagnosing.
Before performing trouble diagnoses, read the “Work Flow” in each
section.
After repairs, re-check that the problem has been comp ...
