Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Malfunction indicator lamp
Description
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the combination meter.
The MIL will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MIL should turn off. If the MIL remains illuminated, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.
For details, refer to EC-135, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)".
Component Function Check
1.CHECK MIL FUNCTION
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check that MIL illuminates.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK DTC
Check that DTC UXXXX is not displayed.
2.CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION
3.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Ignition signal
Description
The ignition signal from the ECM is sent to and amplified by the power
transistor. The power transistor turns
ON and OFF the ignition coil primary circuit. This ON/OFF operation induc ...
On board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
Description
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor inside the fuel tank go
via the refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by ...
Other materials:
Power supply and ground circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check if the following BCM fuses or fusible link are blown
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect BCM.
Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check contin ...
Camshaft Valve Clearance
Valve Clearance
CHECKING
NOTE:
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or
replacement of camshaft or valve related parts, or if there are unusual
engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
Check valve clearance while engine is cold and not running.
Remove th ...
Cooling system
Cooling Circuit
Cylinder block (RH)
Oil cooler
Cylinder head (RH)
Water pump
Radiator
Water inlet
Thermostat
Cylinder head (LH)
Cylinder block (LH)
To heater
To electric throttle control actuator
From heater
From electric throttle control act ...
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