Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair workflow

Repair Work Flow

WORK FLOW

WT-5, "Preliminary Check"

WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)" WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III)"

WT-55, "Symptom Table"

DETAILED FLOW

1.CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Interview the customer to obtain detailed information about the symptom.

>> GO TO 2

2.PRELIMINARY CHECK

Perform preliminary check. Refer to WT-5, "Preliminary Check" >> GO TO 3

3.SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS. Refer to WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)" or WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III)".

>> GO TO 4

4.SYMPTOM

Check for symptoms. Refer to WT-55, "Symptom Table".

>> GO TO 5

5.MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the applicable parts.

>> GO TO 6

6.DRIVE TEST

1. Perform a drive test.

2. Check the low tire pressure warning lamp.

>> GO TO 7

7.SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS. Refer to WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)" or WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III)".

Are any DTC's displayed? YES >> GO TO 5

NO >> Inspection End

    Basic inspection
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    Inspection and adjustment
    Preliminary Check 1.TIRE PRESSURE Check all tire pressures. Refer to WT-70, "Tire". Do tire pressures match specification? YES >> GO TO 2 NO >> Adjust tire pressure to spe ...

    Other materials:

    Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
    The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below approximately 68°F (20°C). Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm the steering wheel after the engine starts. The indicator light will come on. If the surfac ...

    Diagnosis system (BCM)
    COMMON ITEM Diagnosis Description BCM CONSULT-III FUNCTION CONSULT-III performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM. SYSTEM APPLICATION BCM can perform the following functions for each system. NOTE: It can perform the diagnosis modes except the following for all sub sy ...

    Precaution
    Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front ...