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:
Symptom diagnosis
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Check items
Cooling system
parts
malfunction
Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction
Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed
Engine coolant circulation
Da ...
P0500 VSS
EXCEPT FOR M/T MODELS
EXCEPT FOR M/T MODELS : Description
ECM receives vehicle speed signals from two different paths via CAN
communication line: One is from the
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via the combination unit and the
other is from TCM.
EXCEPT FOR M/T MODELS : DTC Logi ...
Regulatory Information
FCC Regulatory information
CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the
supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Operation is subject to the following two cond ...
