Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: DTC/circuit diagnosis

CAN communication circuit

Diagnosis Procedure 1.CONNECTOR INSPECTION Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Disconnect all the unit connectors on CAN communication syste ...

Main line between HVAC and A-bag circuit

Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT) Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Disconnect the following harness connector ...

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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
The vehicle should be driven with the VDC system on for most driving conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine po ...

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 ...

Meter control switch
Removal and Installation REMOVAL  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to PG-67, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".  Remove the cluster lid A. Refer to IP-16, "Removal and Installation".  Detach the combination meter control switch harnes ...