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2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Control Component Parts/Control Systems Application
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL SYSTEMS APPLICATION
| Item | DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORK SUPPORT | SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS | DATA MONITOR | DATA MONITOR (SPEC) | ACTIVE TEST | DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION | |||||||||||
| DTC(1) | FREEZE FRAME DATA(2) | SRT STATUS | DTC WORK SUPPORT | |||||||||||||
| ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS | INPUT | Crankshaft position sensor (POS) | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||
| Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| Mass air flow sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||
| Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||
| Heated oxygen sensor 2 | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||
| Wheel sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| Accelerator pedal position sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Throttle position sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Fuel tank temperature sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| EVAP control system pressure sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Intake air temperature sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| Knock sensor | (3) | |||||||||||||||
| Refrigerant pressure sensor | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| Closed throttle position switch (accelerator pedal position sensor signal) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| Air conditioner switch | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| Park/neutral position (PNP) switch | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Stop lamp switch | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Power steering pressure sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Battery voltage | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| Load signal | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel level sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Battery current sensor | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| ASCD steering switch | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| ASCD brake switch | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Fuel injectors | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Power transistor (Ignition timing) | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Throttle control motor relay | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Throttle control motor | (3) | |||||||||||||||
| EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||
| Air conditioner relay | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel pump relay | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| Cooling fan relay | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| EVAP canister vent control valve | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||
| Intake valve timing control solenoid valve | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| VIAS control solenoid valve | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||
| Alternator | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Calculated load value | (3) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
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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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