Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and repair workflow

Work Flow

PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS

If steering angle sensor, steering system parts, suspension system parts, ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or if wheel alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-6, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description".

OVERALL SEQUENCE

Nissan Maxima. OVERALL SEQUENCE

1.COLLECT INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER

Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnosis worksheet.

2.PERFORM SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT

Perform self diagnostic result

3.CHECK SYMPTOM OPERATING CONDITION

Check that the symptom is a normal operating condition

4.CHECK WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS OPERATION

Check warning and indicator lamps operation.

  • ABS warning lamp:
  • Brake warning lamp:
  • VDC OFF indicator lamp
  • SLIP indicator lamp:

5.PERFORM DIAGNOSIS APPLICABLE TO THE SYMPTOM

Perform diagnosis applicable to the symptom.

6.FINAL CHECK

Perform self diagnostic result again, and check that the malfunction is repaired. After checking, erase the self diagnosis memory

Diagnostic Work Sheet

Nissan Maxima. Diagnostic Work Sheet

    Basic inspection
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    Inspection and adjustment
    ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Description After replacing the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), perform the neutral p ...

    Other materials:

    ECM branch line circuit
    Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK CONNECTOR Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side). - Models without automatic drive positione ...

    Normal operating condition
    Description XENON HEADLAMP The brightness and color of the light may vary slightly immediately after turning the headlamp ON. This condition will remain until the xenon bulb becomes stable. This is normal. Illumination time lag may occur between right and left. This is normal. AUT ...

    B terminal circuit
    Description "B" terminal circuit supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK "B" TERMINAL CONNECTION Turn ignition switch OFF. Check if "B" terminal is clean and tight 2.CHECK "B" TERMINAL CIRCUIT Check voltage between ...

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