Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Component parts
Component parts location
- Generator
- IPDM E/R (view with air inlet duct removed)
- ECM
- Battery current sensor
- Charge warning lamp indicator
Component description
| Component part | Description |
| Generator (IC regulator) | The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage
by the target
power generation voltage based on the received PWM command
signal.
When there is no PWM command signal, the generator performs the normal power generation according to the characteristic of the IC regulator. |
| IPDM E/R | The IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command value into a pulse width modulated (PWM) command signal and sends it to the IC regulator. |
| ECM | The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging current
of the battery. The ECM judges the battery condition based on
this signal.
The ECM judges whether to request more output via the power generation voltage variable control according to the battery condition. When performing the power generation voltage variable control, the ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the power generation command value to the IPDM E/R. |
| Battery current sensor | The battery current sensor is located on the negative battery cable terminal. The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging current of the battery and sends a voltage signal to the ECM according to the current value detected. |
| Combination meter (charge warning lamp) | The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate the
charge warning lamp if any of the following symptoms occur while
generator is operating:
В·Excessive voltage is produced.
В·No voltage is produced. |
Charging system
System Diagram
System Description
The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system
and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC ...
Other materials:
Basic inspection
Inspection and adjustment
Additional service when replacing control unit (bcm)
Additional service when replacing control unit (bcm) : description
Before replacement
When replacing BCM, save or print current vehicle specification with CONSULT
configuration before replacement.
Note:
If “ ...
Battery
How to handle battery
CAUTION:
If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery
and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.
After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly
clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
Never add distilled wat ...
P1574 ASCD Vehicle speed sensor
Description
The ECM receives two vehicle speed sensor signals via CAN communication line.
One is sent from combination
meter, and the other is from TCM (Transmission control module). The ECM uses
these signals for ASCD
control. Refer to EC-51, "AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) : Sys ...
