Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Basic inspection
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Workflow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW CUSTOMER
Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the conditions and environment under which the malfunction occurred.
>> GO TO 2.
2.SYMPTOM CHECK
Verify symptoms.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK FOR DTCS
With CONSULT
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Select “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “HVAC” using CONSULT.
- Check DTC.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 5.
4.PERFORM DTC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Perform the diagnostic procedure for the detected DTC. Refer to HAC-37, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart".
>> GO TO 7.
5.OPERATION CHECK
Perform the operation check. Refer to HAC-53, "Work Procedure" (automatic A/C) or HAC-157, "Work Procedure" (manual A/C).
>> GO TO 6.
6.SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Check the symptom diagnosis table. Refer to HA-17, "Symptom Table".
>> GO TO 8.
7.VERIFY REPAIR
With CONSULT
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Select “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “HVAC” using CONSULT.
- Check DTC.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 8.
8.PERFORM FINAL OPERATION CHECK
Perform the operation check. Refer to HAC-53, "Work Procedure" (automatic A/C) or HAC-157, "Work Procedure" (manual A/C).
Does it operate normally? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 2.
System description
Refrigeration system
Component part location
High-pressure service port
High-pressure pipe
Expansion valve
Low-pressure service port
Low-pressure flexible hose
Compressor
Refrige ...
Other materials:
Cooling fan
Component
Fan shroud and motor assembly
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns
could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap.
Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow b ...
Power steering
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for th ...
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
When the shift lever is shifted into the R (Reverse)
position, the monitor display shows the
view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNINGFailure to follow the warnings and
instructions
for proper use of the RearView
Monitor could result in serious injury or
death.
The Rear ...
