Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 1499 (Driver Information System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Precaution
- Preparation
- Combination Meters
- System Description
- Component Parts and Harness Connector Location
- Combination Meter
- Circuit Diagram
- Wiring Diagram - METER -
- Terminals and Reference Value for Combination Meter
- Meter/Gauge Operation and Odo/Trip Meter
- How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis
- Diagnosis Flow
- Power Supply and Ground Circuit Inspection
- Symptom Chart
- Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection
- Water Temperature Signal Inspection
- Engine Speed Signal Inspection
- Fuel Level Sensor Unit Inspection
- Fuel Gauge Fluctuates, Indicates Wrong Value, or Varies
- Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to Full-position
- Electrical Components Inspection
- Removal and Installation of Combination Meter
- Warning Lamps
- A/T Indicator
- Warning Chime
- Component Parts and Harness Connector Location
- System Description
- CAN Communication System Description
- Wiring Diagram - CHIME -
- Terminals and Reference Value for BCM
- Terminals and Reference Value for Combination Meter
- How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis
- Preliminary Check
- CONSULT-II Function (BCM)
- All Warning Chimes Do Not Operate
- Key Warning Chime and Light Warning Chime Do Not Operate (Seat Belt Warning Chime Does Operate)
- Key Warning Chime Does Not Operate
- Light Warning Chime Does Not Operate
- Seat Belt Warning Chime Does Not Operate
- Rear Sonar System
- Component Parts and Harness Connector Location
- System Description
- Wiring Diagram - SONAR -
- Terminals And Reference Value for Sonar Control Unit
- How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis
- Pre-diagnosis Inspection
- Self-diagnosis Function
- Preliminary Check
- Symptom Chart
- Component Inspection
- Removal and Installation of Rear Sonar System
Factory Service Tools
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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.