Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Electrical load signal
Description
The electrical load signal (Headlamp switch signal, rear window defogger switch signal, etc.) is transferred through the CAN communication line.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Connect CONSULT-III and select “DATA MONITOR” mode.
3. Select “LOAD SIGNAL” and check indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Go to EC-461, "Diagnosis Procedure".
2.CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH FUNCTION
Check “LOAD SIGNAL” indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Go to EC-461, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FUNCTION
Select “HEATER FAN SW” and check indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-461, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis Procedure
1.INSPECTION START
Confirm the malfunctioning circuit (rear window defogger, headlamp or heater fan). Refer to EC-461, "Component Function Check".
Which circuit is related to the incident? Rear window defogger>>GO TO 2.
Headlamp>>GO TO 3.
Heater fan>>GO TO 4.
2.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Refer to DEF-6, "System Diagram".
>> INSPECTION END
3.CHECK HEADLAMP SYSTEM
Refer to EXL-7, "System Diagram" (XENON TYPE) or EXL-9, "System Diagram" (HALOGEN TYPE).
>> INSPECTION END
4.CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SYSTEM
Refer to HAC-42, "Diagnosis Procedure" (automatic air conditioner) or HAC-127, "Diagnosis Procedure" (manual air conditioner).
>> INSPECTION END
Cooling fan
Description
The ECM controls the cooling fan corresponding to the vehicle speed, engine
colant temperature, refrigerant
pressure, and air conditioner ON signal. The control system has 4-step cont ...
Fuel injector
Description
The fuel injector is a small, precise solenoid valve. When the ECM
supplies a ground to the fuel injector circuit, the coil in the fuel injector
is energized. The energized coil pulls ...
Other materials:
AV control unit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK FUSE
Check that the following fuses of the AV control unit are not blown.
Are the fuses OK?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
2.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between AV control unit ...
Fuel gauge
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning light comes on w ...
Floor trim
Exploded View
1. Spacer (LH)
2. Floor carpet
3. Spacer (RH)
4. Floor mat hook
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to SR-17, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove front seat (RH/LH) and rear seat cushion. Refer to SE-23, "Removal ...