Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Basic inspection
Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW FOR MALFUNCTION
Find out what the customer's concerns are.
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2.SYMPTOM CHECK
Verify the symptom from the customer's information.
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3.BASIC INSPECTION
Check the operation of each part. Check that any concerns occur other than those mentioned in the customer interview.
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4.SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT
Perform the self diagnosis with CONSULT. Check that any DTC is detected.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> GO TO 6
5.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BY DTC
Perform the trouble diagnosis for the detected DTC. Specify the malfunctioning part.
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6.FAIL-SAFE ACTIVATION CHECK
Determine if the customer's concern is related to fail-safe activation.
Does the fail-safe activate? YES >> GO TO 7
NO >> GO TO 8
7.SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the system diagnosis for the system in which the fail-safe activates. Specify the malfunctioning part.
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8.SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the symptom diagnosis. Specify the malfunctioning part.
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9.MALFUNCTION PART REPAIR
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
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10.REPAIR CHECK (SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT)
Perform the self diagnosis with CONSULT. Verify that no DTCs are detected. Erase all DTCs detected prior to the repair. Verify that DTC is not detected again.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> GO TO 11
11.REPAIR CHECK (OPERATION CHECK)
Check the operation of each part.
Does it operate normally?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 3
Wiring diagram
Headlamp
Wiring diagram
Daytime light system
Wiring diagram
Auto light system
Wiring diagram
Front fog lamp
Wiring diagram
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Other materials:
Wiring diagram
Remote keyless entry system
Wiring diagram
Power door lock system
Wiring Diagram
Trunk lid opener
Wiring diagram
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Service Notice or Precautions for Steering System
In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final
tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle
condition, and then check wheel alignment.
Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the
unit.
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Rapid air pressure loss
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occur
if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to
hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss
can also be caused by driving on under-inflated
tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially ...
