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.
2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-II
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNINGΒ ".
- Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNINGΒ ".
- Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Check that all items listed under the topic PREPARATION (previously mentioned) are in good order.
- Select "IDLE AIR VOL LEARN" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode.
- Touch "START" and wait 20 seconds.
- Make sure that "CMPLT" is displayed on CONSULT-II screen. If "CMPLT" is not displayed, Idle Air Volume Learning will not be carried out successfully. In this case, find the cause of the incident by referring to the DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE below.
- Rev up the engine 2 or 3 times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.
ITEM SPECIFICATION
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Idle speed | A/T: 650+/-50 rpm (in P or N position) |
| Β | M/T: 650+/-50 rpm (in Neutral position) |
| Ignition | A/T: 15+/-5Β°BTDC (in P or N Position) |
| Β | M/T: 15+/-5Β° BTDC (in Neutral position) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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