Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart

2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart

Check that other systems using the signal of the following systems operate normally.

Symptom Repair order Refer to
None of the power windows can be operated using any switch 1. BCM power supply and ground circuit check BCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION
2. Main power window and door lock/unlock power supply and ground circuit check MAIN POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
3. Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch DOOR FINISHER
Front power window LH alone does not operate 1. Front power window LH circuit check FRONT POWER WINDOW LH CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
2. Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch DOOR FINISHER
Front power window RH alone does not operate from power window and door lock/unlock switch RH 1. Front power window RH circuit check (power window and door lock/unlock switch operation) FRONT POWER WINDOW RH CIRCUIT INSPECTION (POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH RH OPERATION) 
Front power window RH alone does not operate from main power window and door lock/unlock switch 1. Main power window and door lock/unlock power supply and ground circuit check MAIN POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
2. Front power window RH circuit check (main power window and door lock/unlock switch operation) FRONT POWER WINDOW RH CIRCUIT INSPECTION (MAIN POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH OPERATION) 
Rear power window LH alone does not operate from rear power window switch LH 1. Rear power window LH circuit check (rear power window switch LH operation) REAR POWER WINDOW LH CIRCUIT INSPECTION (REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH LH OPERATION) 
Rear power window LH alone does not operate from main power window and door lock/unlock switch 1. Rear power window LH circuit check (main power window and door lock/unlock switch operation) REAR POWER WINDOW LH CIRCUIT INSPECTION (MAIN POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH OPERATION) 
Rear power window RH alone does not operate from rear power window switch RH 1. Rear power window RH circuit check (rear power window switch RH operation) REAR POWER WINDOW RH CIRCUIT INSPECTION (REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH RH OPERATION) 
Rear power window RH alone does not operate from main power window and door lock/unlock switch 1. Rear power window RH circuit check (main power window and door lock/unlock switch operation) REAR POWER WINDOW RH CIRCUIT INSPECTION (MAIN POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH OPERATION) 
Front power window LH automatic operation does not function properly 1. Power window system initialization POWER WINDOW SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 
2. Main power windows and door lock/unlock switch MAIN POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
3. Encoder and limit switch ENCODER AND LIMIT SWITCH CHECK 
Power window retained power operation does not operate properly 1. Check the retained power operation mode setting. RETAINED POWER OPERATION 
2. Door switch check ACC SWITCH CHECK
3. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.