Nissan Sentra Service Manual: 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 inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
- The MIL illuminates when ignition switch is turned ON (engine is not running).
NOTE:
Check the MIL circuit if MIL does not illuminate. Refer to EC- 467, "Component Function Check".
- When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.
NOTE:
If MIL continues to illuminate/blink, perform self-diagnoses and inspect/repair accordingly because an emission-related ECU has detected a malfunction in the emission control systems components and/or the powertrain control components (which affect vehicle emissions).
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 judg ...
On board diagnosis function
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS ITEM
The on board diagnostic system has the following functions.
Diagnostic test mode
Function
Bulb check
MIL can be checked.
SRT status
ECM can ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Front grille
Exploded view
Core support cover
Front grille
Emblem
Pawl
Removal and installation
REMOVAL
Remove core support cover bolts (A), clips (B) and core support
cover (1).
Apply protective tape (A) to protect the components from damage.
Remove the front grille ...
On board diagnostic (OBD) system
Diagnosis Description
This system is an on board diagnostic system that records exhaust
emission-related diagnostic information
and detects a sensors/actuator-related malfunction. A malfunction is indicated
by the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) and stored in ECU memory as a DTC. The diagnos ...
