2002 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Work Flow (With A/T): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: If "NG" is displayed on "CAN COMM" for the diagnosed control unit, replace the control unit.

Print all the data of SELF-DIAG RESULTS and DATA MONITOR for "ENGINE", "A/T" and "BCM" displayed on CONSULT-II. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE (WITH A/T 2.5L)  and DATA MONITOR MODE (WITH A/T 2.5L)  and ENGINE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE (3.5L)  and ENGINE DATA MONITOR MODE (3.5L)  for "ENGINE", A/T SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS TEST MODE  for "A/T" and USING CONSULT-II in BODY CONTROL MODULE - ALTIMA, for "BCM". Attach the printed sheet of "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS" and "DATA MONITOR" onto the check sheet. See Fig 1 . Based on the data monitor results, put "Check" marks onto the items with "UNKWN" or "NG" in the check sheet table. See Fig 1 . According to the check sheet results (example), start inspection. See Fig 2 and Fig 3 . Based on the data monitor results, put check marks onto the items with "UNKWN" or "NG" in the check sheet table.

Proceed with trouble diagnosis according to check sheet results (example):

Fig 1: Identifying Check Sheet (With A/T)
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