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

Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK LOAD SIGNAL CIRCUIT OVERALL FUNCTION-I 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Connect CONSULT-II and select "DATA MONITOR" mode.
      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Data Monitor Display
      G02474715Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Select "LOAD SIGNAL" and check indication under the following conditions.
      INDICATOR CONDITION TABLE

      Condition Indication
      Rear window defogger switch: ON ON
      Rear window defogger switch: OFF OFF

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: GO TO  3.
  2. CHECK LOAD SIGNAL CIRCUIT OVERALL FUNCTION-II 

    Check "LOAD SIGNAL" indication under the following conditions.

    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Data Monitor Display
    G02474716Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    INDICATOR CONDITION TABLE

    Condition Indication
    Lighting switch: ON at 2nd position ON
    Lighting switch: OFF OFF

    OK or NG

    • OK: INSPECTION END 
    • NG: GO TO 4.
  3. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM 

    Refer to "REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ".

    • : INSPECTION END 
  4. CHECK HEADLAMP SYSTEM 

    Refer to "HEADLAMP (FOR USA) " or "HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM - ".

    • : INSPECTION END 
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