2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAN Communication Unit: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 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 SYSTEM TYPE SELECTION

Body type Truck
Axle 2WD 4WD
Engine VK56DE
Transmission A/T
Brake control ABS ABLS VDC ABLS VDC
Electronic locking rear differential                     x x x x     x
Automatic drive positioner     x x   x x   x x   x x   x x x
Navigation system       x     x     x     x     x x
CAN system type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 16)  CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 17) 
x: Applicable
NOTE: Confirming the presence of the following items helps to identify CAN system type.
  • Models with 4WD
    Fig 1: Identifying 4WD Shift Switch
    G04188972Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with ABLS
    Fig 2: Identifying Slip And ABS Indicators (Models With ABLS)
    G04188973Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with VDC
    Fig 3: Identifying VDC OFF Switch
    G04188974Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with electronic locking rear differential
    Fig 4: Identifying Differential Lock Mode Switch
    G04188975Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with automatic drive positioner
    Fig 5: Identifying Seat Memory Switch (Models With Automatic Drive Positioner)
    G04188976Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Models with navigation system
    Fig 6: Identifying Display Unit And NAVI Switches (Models With Navigation System)
    G04188977Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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