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
Service Data
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
2AZ-FE STARTING SERVICE DATA SPECIFICATION
| Starter assembly | Standard current | 90 A or less at 11.5 V | |
| Starter relay | Standard resistance | 3 - 5 | 10 kΩ or higher |
| 3 - 5 | Below 1 Ω (When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2) | ||
| Ignition switch | Standard resistance | - | 10 kΩ or higher |
| 2 (AM1) - 3 (ACC) | Below 1 Ω at ACC | ||
| 2 (AM1) - 3 (ACC) | Below 1 Ω at ON | ||
| 3 (ACC) - 4 (IG1) | Below 1 Ω at ON | ||
| 7 (AM2) - 6 (IG2) | Below 1 Ω at ON | ||
| 2 (AM1) - 4 (IG1) | Below 1 Ω at START | ||
| 4 (IG1) - 1 (ST1) | Below 1 Ω at START | ||
| 7 (AM2) - 6 (IG2) - 8 (ST2) | Below 1 Ω at START | ||
| Starter magnetic switch assembly | Standard resistance | 50 - C | Below 1 Ω |
| 50 - Body | Below 2 Ω | ||
| Starter armature assembly | Standard resistance | Segment | Below 1 Ω |
| Segment - Coil core | 10 kΩ or higher | ||
| Starter armature assembly | Commutator depth | Standard | 3.1 mm (0.354 in.) |
| Maximum | 3.8 mm (0.150 in.) | ||
| Starter commutator end frame | Brush length | Standard length | 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) |
| Maximum length | 4.0 mm (0.158 in.) | ||
| Standard resistance | Positive (+) - Negative (-) | 10 kΩ or higher | |
| Snap ring | Maximum length | 4.0 mm (0.158 in.) | |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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