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.
2003 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R Spec VFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
CAN Communication: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 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 table.
CAN COMMUNICATION UNIT REFERANCE
| Body type | Truck | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle | 2WD | 4WD | ||||||||||
| Engine | VK56DE | |||||||||||
| Transmission | A/T | |||||||||||
| Brake control | ABS | VDC | ABS | VDC | ||||||||
| Automatic drive positioner | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Navigation system | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| CAN communication unit | ||||||||||||
| ECM | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| TCM | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Driver seat control unit | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Combination meter | X | X | X | X | V X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Display control unit | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| BCM | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Data link connector | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Steering angle sensor | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Transfer control unit | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| IPDM E/R | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| CAN communication type | "TYPE 1/TYPE 2 " | "TYPE 3 " | "TYPE 4/TYPE 5 " | "TYPE 6 " | "TYPE 7/TYPE 8 " | "TYPE 9 " | "TYPE 10/TYPE 11 " | "TYPE 12 " | ||||
| CAN system trouble diagnosis | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 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) | |
| x: Applicable | ||||||||||||
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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.