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:
The ambient temperature display is incorrect
Description
The displayed outside air temperature is higher than the actual
temperature.
The displayed outside air temperature is lower than the actual
temperature.
Outside air temperature is not indicated.
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check ambient sensor signal circuit
Check the ambie ...
U1000 can comm circuit
Dtc logic
Dtc detection logic
Dtc
Consult
Detection condition
Possible malfunction location
U1000
Can comm circ
[u1000]
When combination meter is not receiving can communication
signals for 2 seconds or more.
Combination meter
Diagnosis procedure
1.Ch ...
Checking bulbs
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
If equipped, the following lights come on briefly
and then go off:
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
an open circuit ...
