2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Hazard Reminder Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK HAZARD INDICATOR 

    Check if hazard indicator flashes with hazard switch. Does hazard indicator operate?

    1. Yes: GO TO 2
    2. No: Check "hazard indicator" Refer to "TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS ".
  2. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT CHECK 

    With CONSULT-II

    • Select "BCM" on "SELECTSYSTEM" screen.
    • Select "BCM C/U" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen, and select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS".
    • Check display content in self-diagnostic results.
      Fig 1: Self-Diagnostic Result Check Chart With Consult-II
      G02161915Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Contents displayed? 

    1. No malfunction : GO TO  4 .
    2. Malfunction in CAN communication system:GO TO 3.
    3. Malfunction in diagnosis system or headlamp switch system: "Combination Switch Inspection According to Self-Diagnostic Results ".
  3. SYMPTOM CHECK 

    With CONSULT-II

    • Select "CAN DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT MONITOR" in "DATA MONITOR".
    • Select "START" and check display content.
      Fig 2: Symptom Check Chart With Consult-II
      G02161916Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. : After printing the monitor items, go to "CAN System". Refer to "CAN COMMUNICATION ".
  4. CHECK HAZARD REMINDER OPERATION WITH CONSULT-II 

    With CONSULT-II

    1. Select "ACTIVE TEST" in "MULT REMOTE ENT" with CONSULT-II.
    2. Select "FLASHER RIGHT (CAN)" or "FLASHER LEFT (CAN)" and touch "ON".

      Hazard indicator should illuminate. 

    OK or NG? 

    1. OK: Hazard reminder operation is OK.
    2. NG: Replace BCM.
    Fig 3: Checking Hazard Reminder Operation With Consult-II
    G02161917Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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