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Nissan Altima L31 Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Nissan Altima L31 (2001–2004): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
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- PRECAUTIONS (ABS)
- Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PURPOSE
- Fail Safe
- Control Unit
- ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit)
- Wheel Sensors
- ECU (ABS Control Unit) Part Number Mode
- Malfunction code No. 21, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 35, 36 or 18
- 1. ABS Works Frequently
- 3. Long Stopping Distance
- 4. ABS Does Not Work
- WHEEL SENSORS (ABS)
- SENSOR ROTOR (ABS)
- PRECAUTIONS (ABS/TCS)
- ABS FUNCTION
- TCS FUNCTION
- ABS Actuator and Electric Unit
- ECU (ABS/TCS Control Unit) Part Number Mode
- FUNCTION
- 8. During ABS/TCS Control, Vehicle Behavior is Jerky.
- WHEEL SENSORS (ABS/TCS)
- SENSOR ROTOR (ABS/TCS)
- Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER"
- Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)
- Contaminated Refrigerant
- General Refrigerant Precautions
- Precautions for Leak Detection Dye
- Precautions for Refrigerant Connection
- Precautions for Servicing Compressor
- RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT
- ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR
- VACUUM PUMP
- MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
- SERVICE HOSES
- SERVICE COUPLERS
- REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE
- CHARGING CYLINDER
- Special Service Tools
- HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment
- REFRIGERANT FLOW
- FREEZE PROTECTION
- REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
- LUBRICANT
- CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
- System Construction
- TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION ORDER
- AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
- FAN SPEED CONTROL
- INTAKE DOOR CONTROL
- OUTLET DOOR CONTROL
- MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL
- DISPLAY SCREEN
- AUTO SWITCH
- ECON (ECONOMY) SWITCH
- TEMPERATURE DIAL (POTENTIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
- OFF SWITCH
- FAN SWITCH
- RECIRCULATION (REC) SWITCH
- DEFROSTER (DEF) SWITCH
- MODE SWITCH
- REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
- Unconfirmed Incidents
- CONDITIONS
- Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp.
- AUTOMATIC AMPLIFIER (AUTO AMP.)
- POTENTIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL (PTC)
- LAN System Circuit
- Mode Door Motor Circuit
- Component Parts
- Air Mix Door Motor Circuit
- Air Mix Door Motor
- Intake Door Motor Circuit
- Blower Motor Circuit
- Automatic Mode
- Starting Fan Speed Control
- Blower Speed Compensation
- Fan Control Amplifier
- Blower Motor
- Fan Control Amp.
- Magnet Clutch Circuit
- Low Temperature Protection Control
- Insufficient Cooling
- Insufficient Heating
- Memory Function
- ECON (ECONOMY) Mode
- Ambient Sensor
- AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
- In-vehicle sensor
- Aspirator
- SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS
- Sunload Sensor
- Intake Sensor
- Discharging Refrigerant
- Components
- Pulley
- Coil
- Checking for Refrigerant Leaks
- Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent Leak Detector
- Dye Injection
- PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK DETECTOR
- CHECKING PROCEDURE
- COMPRESSOR
- REFRIGERANT
- ENGINE IDLING SPEED
- BELT TENSION
- PRECAUTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
- FAIL-SAFE
- ATF COOLER SERVICE
- Special Service Tools
- OUTLINE
- TCM FUNCTION
- LINE PRESSURE CONTROL
- Normal Control
- Back-up Control (Engine brake)
- During Shift Change
- SHIFT CONTROL
- Control of Shift Solenoid Valves A and B
- LOCK-UP CONTROL
- LOCK-UP RELEASED
- LOCK-UP APPLIED
- OVERRUN CLUTCH CONTROL (ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL)
- Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve Control
- OBD-II Function for A/T System
- ONE TRIP DETECTION LOGIC
- TWO TRIP DETECTION LOGIC
- Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
- CONSULT-II
- Stall revolution is too high in R position
- CAN Communication
- Possible Cause
- WITH GST
- CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
- 1. A/T Check (Position) Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On
- 2. Engine Cannot Be Started In P and N Position
- 3. In P Position, Vehicle Moves Forward or Backward When Pushed
- 4. In N Position, Vehicle Moves
- 5. Large Shock. N --> R Position
- 6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In R Position
- 7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in D, 3, 2 or 1 Position
- 8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D 1
- 9. A/T Does Not Shift: D 1 --> D 2 or Does Not Kickdown: D 4 --> D 2
- 10. A/T Does Not Shift: D 2 --> D 3
- 11. A/T Does Not Shift: D 3 --> D 4
- 12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up
- 13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition
- 14. Lock-up Is Not Released
- 15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D 4 --> D 3 )
- 16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D 1
- 17. A/T Does Not Shift: D 4 --> 3 3 , When A/T Selector Lever D --> 3
- 18. A/T Does Not Shift: 3 3 --> 2 2 , When Selector Lever 3 --> 2 Position
- 19. A/T Does Not Shift: 2 2 --> 1 1 , When Selector Lever 2 --> 1 Position
- 20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake
- Oil Pump Housing, Oil Pump Cover, Inner Gear and Outer Gear
- Oil Strainer
- COMPONENTS
- Control Valves
- Reverse Clutch Snap Ring, Spring Retainer and Return Springs
- Reverse Clutch Piston
- High Clutch Snap Ring, Spring Retainer and Return Springs
- Snap Rings, Spring Retainer and Return Springs
- Low and Reverse Brake Snap Ring, Spring Retainer and Return Springs
- Output Shaft, Idler Gear and Reduction Pinion Gear
- Pistons, Retainers and Piston Stem
- Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of A/T and Engine
- OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
- Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis
- HOW TO READ DTC AND 1ST TRIP DTC
- HOW TO ERASE DTC
- HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH CONSULT-II)
- HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH GST)
- HOW TO ERASE DTC (NO TOOLS)
- OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH GST)
- OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)
- HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR QUICK AND ACCURATE REPAIR
- JUDGEMENT OF STALL TEST
- LINE PRESSURE TEST PORTS
- Symptom Chart
- TCM INSPECTION TABLE
- On Board Diagnosis Logic
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Confirmation Procedure
- Diagnostic Procedure
- TESTING CONDITION
- DTC Confirmation Procedure
- 21. TCM Self-diagnosis Does Not Activate (PNP & 3 Position Switches Circuit Checks), and Throttle Position Sensor [Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor] Circuit Check
- SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE
- INSPECTION
- Wiring Diagram - AT - MAIN
- Wiring Diagram - AT - PNP/SW
- Wiring Diagram - AT - FTS
- Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSA/T
- Wiring Diagram - AT - ENGSS
- Wiring Diagram - AT - 1ST
- Wiring Diagram - AT - 2ND
- Wiring Diagram - AT - 3RD
- Wiring Diagram - AT - 4TH
- Wiring Diagram- AT -TCV
- Wiring Diagram - AT - TCCSIG
- Wiring Diagram - AT - LPSV
- Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/A
- Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/B
- Wiring Diagram - AT - TPS
- Wiring Diagram - AT - OVRCSV
- Wiring Diagram - AT - CAN
- Wiring Diagram - AT - BA/FTS
- Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSMTR
- Wiring Diagram - AT - TRSA/T
- Wiring Diagram - AT - NONDTC
- Wiring Diagram - SHIFT
- WORK FLOW (WITH TCS)
- Engine Data Monitor Mode (3.5L)
- ABS Data Monitor Procedure
- WORK FLOW (WITH A/T)
- Self-Diagnostic Results Mode (2.5L)
- Data Monitor Mode (2.5L)
- WORK FLOW (WITH M/T)
- SYSTEM TESTS
- CIRCUIT CHECK BETWEEN TCM & COMBINATION METER (WITH TCS & A/T)
- CIRCUIT CHECK BETWEEN COMBINATION METER & BCM (WITH TCS & A/T)
- CIRCUIT CHECK BETWEEN BCM & ABS ACTUATOR & ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT WITH TCS)
- ECM CIRCUIT CHECK (WITH TCS & A/T)
- ECM CIRCUIT CHECK (WITH M/T)
- TCM CIRCUIT CHECK (WITH TCS & A/T)
- COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT CHECK
- BCM CIRCUIT CHECK
- ABS ACTUATOR & ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) CIRCUIT CHECK (WITH TCS)
- INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) CIRCUIT CHECK
- CAN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT CHECK
- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS
- TESTING PROCEDURE
- Using Scan Tool
- Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Diagnostic Results)
- Diagnostic Test Mode II (Front HO2S Monitor)
- Entering Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Diagnostic Results Mode)
- Entering Diagnostic Test Mode II (Front HO2S Monitoring)
- CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- Using Generic Scan Tool
- Checking SRT Code Status (Using Generic Scan Tool)
- Setting SRT Codes (Using Generic Scan Tool)
- Entering Diagnostic Test Modes
- Active Test Mode
- GENERIC SCAN TOOL
- Mode 1: Readiness Test
- Mode 3: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- Mode 8: EVAP System Testing
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS
- DTC Confirmation Test
- Diagnostic Procedure (4-Cylinder)
- Diagnostic Procedure (V6)
- Possible Causes - DTC P0031 Or DTC P0051
- Possible Causes - DTC P0032 Or DTC P0052
- DTC Confirmation Test (Using CONSULT-II)
- DTC Confirmation Test (Using Generic Scan Tool)
- Possible Causes - DTC P0037 Or DTC P0057
- Possible Causes - DTC P0038 Or DTC P0058
- DTC Confirmation Test "A"
- DTC Confirmation Test "B" (Using CONSULT-II)
- DTC Confirmation Test "B" (Using Generic Scan Tool)
- Diagnostic Procedure
- Possible Causes (DTC P0102)
- Possible Causes (DTC P0103)
- Fail-Safe Mode
- Diagnostic Procedure (4-Cyl.)
- DTC Confirmation Test (Using CONSULT-II) (4-Cylinder)
- DTC Confirmation Test (Using CONSULT-II) (V6)
- DTC Confirmation Test (Using Generic Scan Tool) (4-Cylinder)
- DTC Confirmation Test (Using Generic Scan Tool) (V6)
- DTC Confirmation Test (DTC P0181)
- DTC Confirmation Test (DTC P0182 & DTC P0183)
- DTC Confirmation Test "B"
- DTC Confirmation Test "C"
- DTC Confirmation Test "A" & "B"
- DTC Confirmation Test (DTC P1124)
- DTC Confirmation Test (DTC P1126)
- PRECAUTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING FUEL PIPING
- SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
- Changing The Air Cleaner Element
- Connecting the Quick Connector for the Fuel Hose (Engine Side)
- Check Connections for Fuel Leakage
- Calculation of Camshaft Journal Clearance
- Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
- Timing Chain
- Valve Dimensions
- Valve Guide Clearance
- Valve Seat Contact
- Valve Spring Squareness
- Valve Spring Dimensions And Valve Spring Pressure Load
- When a Cylinder Block is Reused
- Undersize Bearing Usage Guide
- When New Cylinder Block and Crankshaft are Used
- When Cylinder Block and Crankshaft are Reused
- Use Undersize Bearing Usage Guide
- Piston And Piston Pin Clearance
- Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance (Small End)
- Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance
- Reboring Cylinder Bore
- Outer Diameter Of Crankshaft Journal
- Method of Measurement
- Method of Using Plastigage
- Movement Amount Of Flywheel (M/T Model)
- Movement Amount in Radial (Rotation) Direction
- PRECAUTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING FUEL PIPING
- SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
- Changing Air Cleaner Element
- Surface Distortion
- Check on Fuel Leakage
- Camshaft Visual Check
- Calculation of Camshaft Journal Clearance
- Checking
- Adjusting
- Cylinder Head Distortion
- Valve Spring Squareness
- Valve Spring Dimensions And Valve Spring Pressure Load
- Piston and Piston Pin Interference Fit
- Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance (Small End)
- Bearing Clearance
- Drive Plate Runout (A/T)
- Flywheel Runout (M/T)
- Movement Around in Radial (Rotation) Direction
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information 2
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information 2
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions - General Information
- PRECAUTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) "AIR BAG" AND "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
- PRECAUTIONS FOR THREE WAY CATALYST
- PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL
- PRECAUTIONS FOR MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM OR ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
- PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE OILS
- Health Protection Precautions
- Environmental Protection Precautions
- PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING
- Terms
- Units
- REFERENCE INFORMATION
- CONNECTOR SYMBOLS
- Component Indication
- Switch Positions
- Detectable Lines and Non-Detectable Lines
- Multiple Switch
- Connector And Terminal Pin Kit
- How To Probe Connectors
- Male Terminal
- How to Check Enlarged Contact Spring of Terminal
- Hint
- Sensors & Relays
- Engine Compartment
- Behind The Instrument Panel
- Under Seating Areas
- Heat Sensitive
- Freezing
- Water Intrusion
- Electrical Load
- Cold or Hot Start Up
- CHECKING EQUIPMENT
- SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
- 2-POLE LIFT
- BOARD-ON LIFT
- TOW TRUCK TOWING
- VEHICLE RECOVERY (FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE)
- RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS
- SAE J1930 TERMINOLOGY LIST
- Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER"
- Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)
- Contaminated Refrigerant
- General Refrigerant Precautions
- Precautions for Leak Detection Dye
- Precautions for Refrigerant Connection
- Precautions for Servicing Compressor
- RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT
- ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR
- VACUUM PUMP
- MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
- SERVICE HOSES
- SERVICE COUPLERS
- REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE
- CHARGING CYLINDER
- Special Service Tools
- HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment
- REFRIGERANT FLOW
- FREEZE PROTECTION
- Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
- Pressure Relief Valve
- LUBRICANT
- CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
- FAN CONTROL DIAL
- AIR CONTROL DIAL
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
- RECIRCULATION (REC) SWITCH
- AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) SWITCH
- CONDITIONS
- A/C System
- Mode Door Motor Circuit
- Mode Door Motor
- Intake Door Motor Circuit
- Intake Door Motor
- Blower Motor Circuit
- Fan Switch
- Blower motor
- Blower Motor Resistor
- Magnet Clutch Circuit
- Insufficient Cooling
- Insufficient Heating
- Intake Sensor
- Discharging Refrigerant
- Components
- Pulley
- Coil
- Checking for Refrigerant Leaks
- Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent Leak Detector
- Dye Injection
- PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK DETECTOR
- CHECKING PROCEDURE
- COMPRESSOR
- REFRIGERANT
- ENGINE IDLING SPEED
- Introduction
- Intake Valve Timing Control System (Altima, I35, Maxima, Pathfinder, QX4 & Sentra)
- Valve Timing Control Solenoid
- Computerized Engine Controls
- Engine Control Module
- Input Devices
- Absolute Pressure Sensor
- A/c Switch
- Camshaft Position Sensor (Except Frontier, Quest & Xterra)
- Camshaft Position Sensor (Frontier, Quest & Xterra)
- Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Electrical Load Signal
- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
- EGR Temperature Sensor
- Ignition Switch
- Intake Air Temperature Sensor
- Park/neutral Position Switch (A/t Models)
- Knock Sensor
- Mass Airflow Sensor
- Neutral Switch (M/t Models)
- Heated Oxygen Sensor
- Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch
- Tank Fuel Temperature Sensor
- Throttle Position Sensor & Idle Switch
- Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Output Signals
- A/c Clutch
- Transmission Control Module
- Cooling Fan Motor
- Cooling Fan Relay
- Evaporative Emission Control System
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control
- Fuel Injector
- Fuel Pump Relay
- Idle Air Control Valve-Auxiliary Air Control Valve
- Iacv-Fast Idle Control Device
- Fast Idle Cam
- Idle Speed Control
- Ignition Timing Control
- Power Transistor & Ignition Coil(s)
- Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid
- Valve Timing Control
- Fuel Pump
- Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Feedback System
- Sequential Fuel Injection
- Idle Air Control Valve-Fast Idle Control Device
- Ignition System
- Distributor Ignition System (Frontier, Quest & Xterra)
- Electronic Ignition System (Altima, I35, Maxima, Pathfinder, QX4 & Sentra)
- Ignition Timing Control System
- Ignition Timing Retard
- Evaporative Canister
- Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve
- Canister Vent Control Valve
- Vacuum Cut & Vacuum Cut Bypass Valves
- On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery System
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
- EGR Control
- EGR Backpressure Transducer
- EGR Control Solenoid Valve
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Malfunction Indicator Light
- Miscellaneous Controls
- Transmission/transaxle Controls