2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Work Flow

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check the symptom and customer's requests.
  2. Understand the outline of system. Refer to "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION  ".
  3. Perform the preliminary check. Refer to "PRELIMINARY CHECK  ".
  4. Perform the communication inspection. If CONSULT-II is used, refer to "IVMS COMMUNICATION INSPECTION  " section. If CONSULT-II is not used, refer to "COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSIS  ". Is communication diagnosis result OK?

    OK: GO TO step  7

    NG: GO TO step 5

  5. Repair or replace depending on the diagnosis result.
  6. Perform the communication diagnosis again. If CONSULT-II is used, refer to "IVMS COMMUNICATION INSPECTION  ". If CONSULT-II is not used, refer to "COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSIS  ". Is communication diagnosis result OK?

    OK: GO TO step 7

    NG: GO TO step  5

  7. Perform the self-diagnosis. If CONSULT-II is used, refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS  ". If CONSULT-II is not used, refer to "POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSIS  ". Is self-diagnosis result OK?

    OK: GO TO step  11

    NG: GO TO step 8

  8. Repair or replace depending on the diagnosis result.
  9. Perform the self-diagnosis again. If CONSULT-II is used, refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS  ", If CONSULT-II is not used, refer to "POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSIS  ". Is self-diagnosis result OK?

    OK: GO TO step 11

    NG: GO TO step  8

  10. Referring to trouble diagnosis chart, repair or replace the cause of the incident. Refer to "SYMPTOM CHART  "
  11. Does power door lock system operate normally? If it operates normally, GO TO step 12. If NG, GO TO step  10 .

    YES: GO TO step 12

    NO: GO TO step  10

  12. Inspection END.
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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.