Nissan Sentra Service Manual: System
STARTING SYSTEM (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY)
Component Parts Location
- Starter motor
- Transmission range switch (CVT Models)
- IPDM E/R (view with air inlet duct removed)
- Clutch interlock switch (M/T Models)
- ECM
Component Description
| Component part | Description |
| Starter motor | The starter motor plunger closes and the motor is supplied with battery power, which in turn cranks the engine, when the S terminal is supplied with electric power. |
| Transmission range switch | Supplies power to the starter relay and starter control relay (inside IPDM E/R) when the selector lever is shifted into the P or N position. |
| IPDM E/R | CPU inside IPDM E/R operates the starter relay when the ignition switch is in the start position. |
| Clutch interlock switch (M/T Models) | Clutch interlock switch supplies power to the coil side of the starter when the clutch pedal is depressed to crank the engine. |
| ECM | ECM controls the starter relay inside the IPDM E/R. |
STARTING SYSTEM (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY)
System Diagram
System Description
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.
STARTING SYSTEM (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY)
STARTING SYSTEM (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) : System Diagram
*1: M/T models
*2: CVT models
STARTING SYSTEM (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY) : System Description
CVT MODELS
- When the selector lever is in the P or N position, power is supplied to starter control relay by the transmission range switch. The IPDM E/R (CPU) detects selector lever P/N condition by the inputted signal.
- When engine cranking condition is satisfied, then battery power is supplied to starter motor (“S” terminal) through starter control relay.
M/T MODELS
When the clutch pedal is depressed, battery power is supplied to starter motor (“S” terminal).
Component parts
STARTING SYSTEM (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY)
Component Parts Location
Starter motor
Transmission range switch (CVT Models)
IPDM E/R (view with air inlet duct
removed)
Clutch interlock switc ...
Wiring diagram
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Other materials:
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”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system ...
Basic inspection
Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
Detailed flow
1.Get information for symptom
Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the
condition and the environment when
the incident/malfunction occurs)
Check operation condition of the function tha ...
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
Front (if so equipped)
Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle.
Remove the cover bumper bracket using a
flat screwdriver or any flat tool.
To protect the bumper body, place a piece of
cloth between the tool and the vehicle.
The tool used should be inserted by the
lower portion of t ...
