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:
TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately
1 minute when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this ...
Fuel pressure
Inspection
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
With CONSULT
Turn ignition switch ON.
Perform "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with
CONSULT.
Start engine.
After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all
fuel pressure.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Without CONSULT
...
Power steering fluid
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked when the fluid
is cold at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86ºF (0 to
30ºC). The fluid level can be checked with the
level gauge which is attached to the cap. To
check the fluid level, remove the cap. The fluid ...
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
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