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

CAN Communication Unit: Notes

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

CAN COMMUNICATION UNIT DESCRIPTION

Body type Truck
Axle 2WD 4WD
Engine QR25DE VQ40DE
Transmission M/T A/T M/T A/T M/T A/T
Brake control ABS ABS ABLS ABS ABLS ABS ABLS ABS ABLS VDC
Electronic locking rear differential             (1)     (1)     (1)   (1)
CAN system type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 14)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 15) 
(1) Applicable
NOTE: Confirming the presence of the following items helps to identify CAN system type.
  • Models with 4WD
    Fig 1: Identifying Can System Buttons
    G03597508Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with VDC
    Fig 2: Identifying VDC OFF Switch
    G03597509Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with ABLS
    Fig 3: Identifying VDC OFF Indicator Light Location
    G03597510Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with electronic locking rear differential
    Fig 4: Identifying Differential Lock Mode Switch
    G03597511Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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