2003 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

A/C Does Not Work

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  1. AV SWITCH SELF-DIAGNOSIS 

    AV switch self-diagnosis. Refer to AV SWITCH SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION .

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Check the malfunctioning parts.
  2. CHECK COMMUNICATION LINE 

    Check AV communication line. Refer to AV COMMUNICATION LINE CHECK (BETWEEN DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT AND AV SWITCH) .

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Check the malfunctioning parts.
  3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE 

    Check CAN communication line. Refer to CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CHECK .

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace display control unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT .
    2. NG: After filling out CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR check sheet, GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION .
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