2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Procedure

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.
  1. CHECK LOAD SIGNAL CIRCUIT OVERALL FUNCTION-I 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Connect CONSULT-II and select "DATA MONITOR" mode.
    3. Select "LOAD SIGNAL" and check indication under the following conditions.
      Fig 1: Scan Tool Display "Data Monitor"
      G02402208Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      INDICATION SPECIFICATION

      Condition Indication
      Rear window defogger switch:ON ON
      Rear window defogger switch:OFF OFF

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: GO TO  3.
  2. CHECK LOAD SIGNAL CIRCUIT OVERALL FUNCTION-II 

    Check "LOAD SIGNAL" indication under the following conditions.

    INDICATION SPECIFICATION

    Condition Indication
    Lighting switch: ON at 2nd position ON
    Lighting switch:OFF OFF
    Fig 2: Scan Tool Display "Data Monitor Load Signal"
    G02402209Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: INSPECTION END 
    • NG: GO TO  4.
  3. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM 

    Refer to "REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ".

    • : INSPECTION END 
  4. CHECK HEADLAMP SYSTEM 

    Refer to "HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - XENON TYPE - ", "HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - CONVENTIONAL TYPE - ", "HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - XENON TYPE - "or "HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - CONVENTIONAL TYPE - ".

    • : INSPECTION END 
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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