Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOM
Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the conditions and environment under which the malfunction occurred.
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2.CHECK SYMPTOM
- Check the symptom based on the information obtained from the customer.
- Check to see if any other malfunctions are present.
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3.CHECK CONSULT SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Connect CONSULT and perform "SELF-DIAGNOSIS". Refer to MWI-29, "CONSULT Function (METER/ M&A)".
4.NARROW DOWN MALFUNCTIONING PARTS THROUGH SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Perform symptom diagnosis and repair or replace the identified malfunctioning parts.
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5.REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS
Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
NOTE:
If DTC is displayed, erase DTC after repairing or replacing malfunctioning parts.
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6.FINAL CHECK
Check that the warning buzzer in the combination meter operates normally.
Other materials:
Symptom diagnosis
UNBALANCE STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE (TORQUE VARIATION)
Description
Hard steering when fully turning the steering wheel.
Light steering when driving at a high speed.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK SYSTEM FOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND
Perform trouble diagnosis for power supply and ground cir ...
M&A branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the combination meter for
damage, bend and loose connection
(unit side and connector side).
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CI ...
Check cooling fan relay
Description
The electrical load signal (Headlamp switch signal, rear window defogger
switch signal, etc.) is transferred via
the CAN communication line from BCM to ECM via the IPDM E/R.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH FUNCTION
Turn ignition switch ON.
Connec ...
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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