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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:

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.

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”.

STEP 3

Get the proper diagnosis materials together including:
  • Power Supply Routing
  • System Operation Descriptions
  • Applicable Service Manual Sections
  • Check for any Service Bulletins

Identify where to begin diagnosis based upon your knowledge of the system operation and the customer comments.

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.

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.
Service information for electrical incident
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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:

Rear window defogger relay
Description Power is supplied to the rear window defogger with BCM control. Component Function Check 1. Check rear window defogger relay power supply circuit Turn ignition switch ON. Check that an operation noise of rear window defogger relay (located in IPDM E/R) can be heard when t ...

Adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position
Description Refer to the table below to determine if adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position is required. ×: Required –: Not required Work Procedure ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION CAUTION: To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, ...

Parking brake switch signal circuit
Component function check 1.Check parking brake switch operation Check that brake warning lamp in combination meter turns on/off when parking brake is actuated. Is the inspection result normal? Yes >> inspection end. No >> proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to mwi-60, " ...

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