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2002 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R Spec VFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Display Communication Line Check (Between Display Control Unit And Display Unit)
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- CHECK HARNESS
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect display unit connector and display control unit connector.
- Check continuity between display control unit and display unit.CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION
Terminals Continuity Display control unit (+) Display unit (-) Connector Terminal (Wire color) Connector Terminal (Wire color) M95 36 (B/W) M93 11 (B/W) Yes 38 (L) 22 (L) - Check continuity between display control unit and ground.
CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONTerminals Continuity Display control unit (+) (-) Connector Terminal (Wire color) M95 36 (B/W) Ground No 38 (L) Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 2.
- NG: Repair harness or connector.
- CHECK 1: COMMUNICATION SIGNAL (DCU-DSP)
- Connect display unit connector.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between display unit harness connector M93 terminal 11 (B/W) and ground.
- Approx. 3.5 V or more.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Replace display unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
- CHECK 2: COMMUNICATION SIGNAL (DSP-DCU)
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect display control unit connector.
- Connect display control unit connector.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between display control unit harness connector M95 terminal 38 (L) and ground.
- Approx. 3.5 V or more.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Replace display control unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
4. CHECK 3: COMMUNICATION SIGNAL (DCU-DSP)
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Connect display unit connector.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check signal between display control unit harness connector M95 terminal 36 (B/W) and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
- 36 (B/W) - Ground: Refer to TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: Replace display control unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
- CHECK 4: COMMUNICATION SIGNAL (DSP-DCU)
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check signal between display control unit harness connector M95 terminal 38 (L) and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
- 38 (L) - Ground: Refer to TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END.
- NG: Replace display unit. Refer to Removal and Installation of Display Unit .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
