Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Diagnosis description : malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
When emission-related ECU detects a malfunction in the emission control systems components and/or the powertrain control components (which affect vehicle emissions), it turns on/blinks MIL to inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
- The MIL illuminates when ignition switch is turned ON (engine is not running).
NOTE:
Check the MIL circuit if MIL does not illuminate. Refer to EC- 467, "Component Function Check".
- When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.
NOTE:
If MIL continues to illuminate/blink, perform self-diagnoses and inspect/repair accordingly because an emission-related ECU has detected a malfunction in the emission control systems components and/or the powertrain control components (which affect vehicle emissions).
Diagnosis description : permanent diagnostic
trouble code (permanent DTC)
Permanent DTC is defined in SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5 Service $0A.
ECM stores a DTC issuing a command of turning on MIL as a permanent DTC and
keeps storing the DTC as
a permanent DTC until ECM judg ...
On board diagnosis function
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS ITEM
The on board diagnostic system has the following functions.
Diagnostic test mode
Function
Bulb check
MIL can be checked.
SRT status
ECM can ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis system (BCM)
Common item
Common item : consult function (bcm -
common item)
Application item
Consult performs the following functions via can communication with bcm.
Direct diagnostic mode
Description
ECU identification
The bcm part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result
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Replacement operations
Description
This section is prepared for technicians who have attained a high level of
skill and experience in repairing collision-
damaged vehicles and also use modern service tools and equipment. Persons
unfamiliar with body
repair techniques should not attempt to repair collision-damaged v ...
Cooling fan
Component Function Check
1.CHECK COOLING FAN FUNCTION
With CONSULT
Turn ignition switch ON.
Perform “FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode of “ENGINE” using CONSULT
Check that cooling fan operates at low speed or high speed.
Without CONSULT
Activate IPDM E/R auto ...
