Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
DETAILED FLOW
1.LISTEN TO CUSTOMER COMPLAINT
Listen to customer complaint. Get detailed information about the conditions and environment when the symptom occurs.
>> GO TO 2
2.VERIFY THE SYMPTOM WITH OPERATIONAL CHECK
Verify the symptom with operational check. Refer to HAC-5, "Description and Conditions".
>> GO TO 3
3.GO TO APPROPRIATE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Go to appropriate trouble diagnosis. Refer to HAC-83, "Symptom Matrix Chart" below.
>> GO TO 4
4.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace the specific parts.
>> GO TO 5
5.FINAL CHECK
Final check.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 3
Basic inspection
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Inspection and adjustment
Description and Conditions
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the operational check is to confirm that the system operates
properly.
CONDITIONS:
• Engine running and at normal operation temperature.
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Other materials:
BCM branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the terminals and connectors of the BCM for damage, bend and loose
connection (unit side and
connector side).
Is the inspection result normal?
Y ...
Main line between dlc and abs circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose
connection (connector side
and harness side).
- Harness co ...
Three-way catalyst
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
● The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable mater ...
