Nissan Sentra Service Manual: 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 judges that there is no presence of malfunction.
Permanent DTCs cannot be erased by using the erase function of CONSULT or Generic Scan Tool (GST) and by disconnecting the battery to shut off power to ECM. This prevents a vehicle from passing the in-use inspection without repairing a malfunctioning part.
When not passing the in-use inspection due to more than one permanent DTC, permanent DTCs should be erased, referring to this manual.
NOTE:
- The important items in in-use inspection are that MIL is not ON, SRT test items are set, and permanent DTCs are not included.
- Permanent DTCs do not apply for regions that permanent DTCs are not regulated by law.
PERMANENT DTC SET TIMING
The setting timing of permanent DTC is stored in ECM with the lighting of MIL when a DTC is confirmed.
Diagnosis description : system readiness
test (SRT) code
System Readiness Test (SRT) code is specified in Service $01 of SAE J1979/ISO
15031-5.
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M),
certain states require the s ...
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
infor ...
Other materials:
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions.
All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on th ...
The low washer fluid warning lamp does not turn on or off
Description
The low washer fluid warning lamp is still illuminated even after washer
fluid is added.
The low washer fluid warning lamp is not illuminated even though the
washer tank is empty.
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check washer fluid level switch signal circuit
Check the washer fluid ...
System description
Component parts
Component parts location
ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit)
Av control unit
A/c auto amp.
Ecm
Ipdm e/r
Tcm
Data link connector
EPS control unit
Bcm
Combination meter
Steering angle sensor
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit
System
Can communi ...
