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:
Brake pedal
Inspection
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Check the brake pedal height (H1) between the dash lower panel (1)
and the brake pedal upper surface.
Brake pedal height (H1) : Refer to BR-54, "Brake Pedal".
CAUTION:
Check the brake pedal height with the floor trim removed.
STOP LAMP SWITCH AND BR ...
Engine oil
Inspection
Engine oil level
Note:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil
level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
Insert oil level gauge and check that the engine oil ...
Three Way Catalyst
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst
temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.
Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the
three way catalyst.
When checking for ignition spark or measuring ...
