Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Electric ignition system
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
*1: CVT models
*2: M/T models
Input/output signal chart
| Sensor | Input Signal to ECM | ECM function | Actuator | |
| Crankshaft position sensor (POS) |
|
Ignition timing control | Ignition coil (with power transistor) | |
| Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) | ||||
| Mass air flow sensor | Amount of intake air | |||
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | Engine coolant temperature | |||
| Throttle position sensor | Throttle position | |||
| Accelerator pedal position sensor | Accelerator pedal position | |||
| Transmission range switch*1 | Gear position | |||
| Park/neutral position (PNP) switch*2 | ||||
| Battery | Battery voltage*3 | |||
| Knock sensor | Engine knocking condition | |||
| Combination meter | CAN communication | Vehicle speed signal | ||
*1: CVT models
*2: M/T models
*3: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Firing order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-fuel ratio for every running condition of the engine. The ignition timing data is stored in the ECM.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width and camshaft position sensor (PHASE) signal.
Computing this information, ignition signals are transmitted to the power transistor.
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is revised by the ECM according to the other data stored in the ECM.
- At starting
- During warm-up
- At idle
- At low battery voltage
- During acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not operate under normal driving conditions. If engine knocking occurs, the knock sensor monitors the condition.
The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
Multiport fuel injection system
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : System
Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
*1: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and
battery voltage.
*2: M/T models
*3: CVT mod ...
Intake valve timing control
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
Sensor
Input signal to ECM
ECM function
Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (P ...
Other materials:
Tire equipment
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pavement.
However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your vehicle
on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recommends
the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
...
Component parts
Component Parts Location
Driver air bag module
Front passenger air bag off indicator
Front passenger air bag module
Front LH side air bag module
(RH similar)
LH side curtain air bag module
(view with headliner removed)
(RH similar)
Front LH seatbelt pre-tensioner
(view wit ...
Moonroof unit assembly
Inspection
WIND DEFLECTOR
Open glass lid fully
Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated components,
or foreign objects within mechanism.
Correct as required for smooth operation.
Check for grease at the wind deflector arm (1) and pivot areas. If
necessary, apply ...
