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

CAN Communication: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Go to CAN system, when selecting your CAN system type from the following chart.

CAN COMMUNICATION DESCRIPTION

Body type Truck
Axle 2WD 4WD
Engine VK56DE
Transmission A/T
Brake control ABS ABLS VDC ABLS VDC
Electronic locking rear differential - - - - - - - - - X X X -
Automatic drive positioner - - X X - X - X X - X X X
Navigation system - - - X - X - - X - - X -
CAN system type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
CAN system trouble diagnosis CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 1)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 2)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 3)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 4)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 5)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 6)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 7)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 8)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 9)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 10)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 11)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 12)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 13) 
X: Applicable
NOTE: Confirming the presence of the following items helps to identify CAN system type.
  • Models with 4WD
    Fig 1: Identify CAN System Buttons - Models With 4WD
    G03605160Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with ABLS
    Fig 2: Identify CAN System Buttons - Models With ABLS
    G03605161Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with VDC
    Fig 3: Identify CAN System Buttons - Models With VDC
    G03605162Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with electronic locking rear differential
    Fig 4: Identifying Differential Lock Mode Switch
    G03605163Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with automatic drive positioner
    Fig 5: Identifying Set Memory Switch
    G03605164Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with navigation system
    Fig 6: Identifying Display Unit
    G03605165Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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