Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW FOR MALFUNCTION
Find out what the customer's concerns are.
2.SYMPTOM CHECK
Verify the symptom from the customer's information.
3.BASIC INSPECTION
Check the operation of each part. Check that any concerns occur other than those mentioned in the customer interview.
4.SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT. Check that any DTC is detected.
5.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BY DTC
Perform the trouble diagnosis for the detected DTC. Specify the malfunctioning part.
6.FAIL-SAFE ACTIVATION CHECK
Determine if the customer's concern is related to fail-safe activation.
7.SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the system diagnosis for the system in which the fail-safe activates. Specify the malfunctioning part.
8.SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the symptom diagnosis. Refer to INL-81, "Symptom Table". Specify the malfunctioning part.
9.MALFUNCTION PART REPAIR
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
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.
11.REPAIR CHECK (OPERATION CHECK)
Check the operation of each part.
Other materials:
IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room)
Reference Value
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
Fail Safe
CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL
When CAN communication with ECM and BCM is impossible, IPDM E/R performs
fail-safe control. After CAN communication recovers normally, it also returns
to nor ...
Headlamp (LO) circuit
Description
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the
headlamp low relay based on inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication
lines. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power flows through fuses 51
and 52, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows ...
P1801 vias control solenoid valve 2
Description
The VIAS control solenoid valve 2 cuts the intake manifold vacuum signal for
power valve 2 control. It
responds to ON/OFF signals from the ECM. When the solenoid is OFF, the vacuum
signal from the intake
manifold is cut. When the ECM sends an ON signal the coil pulls the plunger ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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