Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Malfunction indicator lamp
Description
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the combination
meter.
The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without
the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MIL should go off. If the MIL remains
on, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system
malfunction.
For details, refer to EC-475, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Component Function Check
1.CHECK MIL FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Make sure that MIL lights up.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-475, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK DTC
Check that DTC UXXXX is not displayed.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
2.CHECK DTC WITH METER
Refer to MWI-38, "CONSULT-III Function (METER/M&A)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace.
3.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-42, "Intermittent Incident".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace combination meter.
NO >> Repair or replace.
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 induc ...
Description
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through refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by th ...
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WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the LDW
system could result in serious injury or
death.
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to inform the driver of a potential unintended
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Sonar limitations
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the sonar system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
The system is deactivated at speeds
above 6 mph (10 km/h). It is reactivated
at lower speeds.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehi ...