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:
Auto light system
System Diagram
System Description
BCM (Body Control Module) controls auto light operation according to
signals from optical sensor, lighting switch and ignition switch.
IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room)
operates parking, license plate, tail, front fog lamps ...
The oil pressure warning lamp does not turn off
Description
The oil pressure warning lamp remains illuminated while
the engine is running (normal oil pressure).
Diagnosis Procedure
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to MWI-87,
"Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
Perform IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-11, ...
P0117, P0118 ECT sensor
Description
The engine coolant temperature sensor is used to detect the engine
coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the
ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine coolant
temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to
the c ...
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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