Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER FOR THE SYMPTOM
Interview the customer for the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurs).
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2.CHECK SYMPTOM
Check the symptom from the customer information.
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3.CHECK WARNING LAMP OPERATION
Check air bag warning lamp operation in the user mode. Refer to SRC-15, "On Board Diagnosis Function".
Are any malfunction detected? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK LOW VOLTAGE
Check low voltage.
Are any malfunction detected? YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-39, "Intermittent Incident".
5.CHECK SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check self diagnostic result with CONSULT or diagnosis mode.
If it is impossible to switch to diagnosis mode, follow the same procedure that DTC is not detected.
NOTE:
Perform the following procedure if DTC is detected.
- Record DTC (Print them out with CONSULT.)
- Erase self diagnostic result.
- Study the relationship between the malfunction that DTC or air bag warning lamp indicates and the symptom that the customer describes.
- Check related service bulletins for information.
Is DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 7.
6.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE for the DTC.
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7.PERFORM DIAGNOSIS ACCORDING TO WARNING LAMP OPERATION
- Check air bag warning lamp operation in the user mode. Refer to SRC-15, "On Board Diagnosis Function".
- Perform Diagnosis Procedure for the air bag warning lamp operation. Refer to SRC-15, "On Board Diagnosis Function" (USER MODE).
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8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Inspect according to Diagnostic Procedure of the DTC.
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9.REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTION PART
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
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10.FINAL CHECK
Check self diagnostic result and air bag warning lamp operation in the user mode.
Is the malfunction repaired? YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 2.
Basic inspection
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Inspection and adjustment
Additional service when replacing control unit
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Description
WARNING:
Always perform zero point reset using CONSULT when removing and
installing th ...
Other materials:
Brake fluid
Inspection
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Make sure that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is between
the MAX and MIN lines.
Visually check around the reservoir tank for brake fluid leakage.
If the brake fluid level is excessively low, check the brake system
for leakage.
If brake warning ...
Preparation
Special service tools
The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial service tools
Clip list
Descriptions for Clips
Replace any clips which are damaged during removal or installation.
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Symptom diagnosis
Squeak and rattle trouble diagnoses
Work flow
Customer interview
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist
when the noise occurs. Use the diagnostic
worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the
noise occurs and any
custom ...
