2012 Nissan-Datsun Altima BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Work Flow

  1. COLLECT INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER

    Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnosis worksheet. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEET .

    GO TO  2.

  2. PERFORM SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT

    Perform self diagnostic result. Refer to CONSULT FUNCTION (ABS) .

    Are any DTCs displayed? 

    YES: Refer to DTC NO. INDEX .

    NO: GO TO  3.

  3. CHECK SYMPTOM OPERATING CONDITION

    Check that the symptom is a normal operating condition. Refer to DESCRIPTION .

    Is the symptom a normal operating condition? 

    YES: Inspection End.

    NO: GO TO  4.

  4. CHECK WARNING LAMPS OPERATION

    Check warning lamps operation.

  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS APPLICABLE TO THE SYMPTOM

    Perform diagnosis applicable to the symptom. Refer to SYMPTOM TABLE .

    GO TO  6.

  6. FINAL CHECK

    Perform self diagnostic result again, and check that the malfunction is repaired. After checking, erase the self diagnosis memory. Refer to CONSULT FUNCTION (ABS) .

    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.