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:
Increasing fuel economy
Keep your engine tuned up.
Follow the recommended scheduled maintenance.
Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure.
Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper
alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel eco ...
Front fog lamp
Exploded View
Front bumper fascia
Front fog lamp
Front fog lamp bracket
Clip
Spring nuts
Removal and Installation
FRONT FOG LAMP
Removal
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to EXT-16, "Removal and
Installation".
Disconnect the harness connector from the fog lamp.
R ...
Thermostat and thermostat housing
Removal and Installation
Gasket
Thermostat assembly (water inlet)
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur
from high pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the
radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
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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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