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-968, "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-968, "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.
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 induce ...
On board refueling vapor recovery
(ORVR)
Description
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor inside the fuel tank go
through refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by t ...
Other materials:
Body sealing
Description
The following figure shows the areas which are sealed at the factory. Sealant
which has been applied to these
areas should be smooth and free from cuts or gaps. Care should be taken not to
apply an excess amount of
sealant and not to allow other unaffected parts to come into conta ...
Front fog lamp
Aiming Adjustment
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen
bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.
• Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle on level ground.
• See that vehicle is unloaded (except ...
On-vehicle repair
STARTER MOTOR
Removal and Installation
M/T MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the starter motor harness connectors.
3. Remove the two starter motor bolts, using power tools.
4. Remove the starter motor.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse ...
