Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair work flow

Work Flow

OVERALL SEQUENCE

*1 SRC-12, "Trouble Diagnosis Introduction"

Introduction" *2 SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check"

*3 SRC-5, "Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-III"

*4 SRC-14, "Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-III)"

DETAILED WORK FLOW

1.CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom.

>> GO TO 2

2.PRELIMINARY CHECK

Perform preliminary check. Refer to SRC-12, "Trouble Diagnosis Introduction".

>> GO TO 3

3.TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS

Check for technical service bulletins.

>> GO TO 4

4.USER MODE

Perform self-diagnosis using the "AIR BAG" warning lamp in User mode. Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check".

>> GO TO 5

5.SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS. Refer to SRC-5, "Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-III" (w/CONSULT-III) or SRC-14, "Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-III)" (w/o CONSULT- III).

>> GO TO 6

6.REPLACE PART

Replace the malfunctioning part.

>> GO TO 7

7.FINAL CHECK

Check SRS using Diagnosis mode and User mode.

Does Diagnosis mode and User mode indicate SRS normal? YES >> Inspection end.

NO >> GO TO 5

    Basic inspection
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    Intermittents incident
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    Other materials:

    Evap leak check
    Inspection CAUTION: • Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump. • Never exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm2, 0.6 psi) of pressure in EVAP system. NOTE: • Do not start engine. • Improper installation of EVAP service port adapter (commercial service tool) to the EVAP service po ...

    Warning lights
    For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display” later in this section. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns ...

    Ignition signal
    Description The ignition signal from the ECM is sent to and amplified by the power transistor. The power transistor turns ON and OFF the ignition coil primary circuit. This ON/OFF operation induces the proper high voltage in the coil secondary circuit. Component Function Check 1.INSPECTION ...