Description
This volume explains "Removal, Disassembly, Installation, Inspection and Adjustment" and "Trouble Diagnoses".
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions
The following sample explains the relationship between the part description in an illustration, the part name in the text and the service procedures.
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- THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques, lubrication points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information necessary to perform repairs. The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the appropriate PARTS CATALOG. Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Components shown in an figure may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration. Refer to this article for additional symbol definitions.
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Note. Trouble diagnoses indicate work procedures required to diagnose problems effectively. Observe the following instructions before diagnosing. Before performing trouble diagnoses, read the "Work Flow" in each information. After repairs, re-check that the problem has been completely eliminated. Refer to Component Parts and Harness Connector Location for the Systems described in each information for identification/location of components and harness connectors. When checking circuit continuity, ignition switch should be OFF. Refer to the Circuit Diagram for quick pinpoint check. If you need to check circuit continuity between harness connectors in more detail, such as when a sub-harness is used, refer to WIRING DIAGRAM in each individual information and HARNESS LAYOUT in POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS article for identification of harness connectors. Before checking voltage at connectors, check battery voltage. After accomplishing the Diagnosis Procedures and Electrical Components Inspection, make sure that all harness connectors are reconnected as they were.
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- Test group number and test group title Test group number and test group title are shown in the upper portion of each test group.
- Work and diagnosis procedure Start to diagnose a problem using procedures indicated in enclosed test groups.
- Questions and results Questions and required results are indicated in test group.
- Action Next action for each test group is indicated based on result of each question.
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| Number | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power supply | This means the power supply of fusible link or fuse. |
| 2 | Fusible link | "X" means the fusible link. |
| 3 | Number of fusible link/fuse | This means the number of fusible link or fuse location. |
| 4 | Fuse | "/" means the fuse. |
| 5 | Current rating of fusible link/fuse | This means the current rating of the fusible link or fuse. |
| 6 | Optional splice | The open circle shows that the splice is optional depending on vehicle application. |
| 7 | Connector number | The letter shows which harness the connector is located in. Example "M": main harness. For detail and to locate the connector, refer to " ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION ", " HARNESS LAYOUT ". |
| 8 | Splice | The shaded circle "•" means the splice. |
| 9 | Page crossing | This circuit continues to an adjacent article. |
| 10 | Option abbreviation | This means the vehicle specifications which layouts the circuit between "o". |
| 11 | Relay | This shows an internal representation of the relay. |
| 12 | Option description | This shows a description of the option abbreviation used on the article. |
| 13 | Switch | This shows that continuity exists between terminals 1 and 2 when the switch is in the A position. Continuity exists between terminals 1 and 3 when the switch is in the B position. |
| 14 | Circuit (Wiring) | This means the wiring. |
| 15 | System branch | This shows that the circuit is branched to other systems. |
| 16 | Shielded line | The line enclosed by broken line circle shows shield wire. |
| 17 | Component name | This shows the name of a component. |
| 18 | Ground (GND) | This shows the ground connection. |
| 19 | Connector | This means the connector information. This unit-side is described by the connector symbols. |
| 20 | Connectors | This means that a transmission line bypasses two connectors or more. |
| 21 | Wire color | This shows a code for the color of the wire. |
| B = Black W = White R = Red G = Green L = Blue Y = Yellow LG = Light Green BR = Brown OR or O = Orange P = Pink PU or V (Violet) = Purple GY or GR = Gray SB = Sky Blue CH = Dark Brown DG = Dark Green | ||
| When the wire color is striped, the base color is given first, followed by the stripe color as shown below: Example: L/W = Blue with White Stripe | ||
| 22 | Terminal number | This means the terminal number of a connector. |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INDEX CHART
Abbreviation List
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used
| ABBREVIATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| A/C | Air Conditioner |
| ATF | Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| CVT | Continuously variable transmission |
| D 1 | Drive range (1 gr) |
| D 2 | Drive range (2 gr) |
| D 3 | Drive range (3 gr) |
| D 4 | Drive range (4 gr) |
| FR, RR | Front, Rear |
| LH, RH | Left-Hand, Right-Hand |
| M/T | Manual Transaxle/Transmission |
| OD | Overdrive |
| P/S | Power Steering |
| SAE | Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. |
| SDS | Service Data and Specifications |
| SST | Special Service Tools |
| 2WD | 2-Wheel Drive |
| 2 2 | 2nd range (2 gr) |
| 2 1 | 2nd range (1 gr) |
| 1 2 | 1st range (2 gr) |
| 1 1 | 1st range (1 gr) |
ABBREVIATION LIST
Vehicle Identification Number Arrangement
| Position | Character | Qualifier | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1N4 | Manufacturer | 1N4: USA produced passenger vehicle |
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | A | Engine type | A: VQ35DE |
| 5 | A5 | Model code | A5: A35 NISSAN Maxima |
| 6 | |||
| 7 | A | Body type | A: 4-door sedan |
| 8 | P | Restraint system | P: Driver and front passenger: 3- point manual seat belts, SRS frontal air bags, side air bags and curtain side air bags; 2nd row outboard: 3- point manual seat belts, SRS curtain side air bags; 2nd row center: 3- point manual seat belt |
| 9 | * | Check digit | (0 to 9 or X) The code for the check digit is determined by a mathematical computation. |
| 10 | B | Model year | B: 2011 |
| 11 | C | Manufacturing plant | C: Smyma, Tennessee |
| 12 | XXXXXX | Vehicle serial number | Chassis number |
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| 15 | |||
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ARRANGEMENT REFERENCE
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Observe the following precautions to ensure safe and proper servicing. These precautions are not described in each individual information.
Sometimes the symptom is not present when the vehicle is brought in for service. If possible, re-create the conditions present at the time of the incident. Doing so may help avoid a No Trouble Found Diagnosis. The following section illustrates ways to simulate the conditions/environment under which the owner experiences an electrical incident.
The section is broken into the six following topics
- Vehicle vibration
- Heat sensitive
- Freezing
- Water intrusion
- Electrical load
- Cold or hot start up
Get a thorough description of the incident from the customer. It is important for simulating the conditions of the problem.
- In general, testing electrical circuits is an easy task if it is approached in a logical and organized method. Before beginning, it is important to have all available information on the system to be tested. Also, get a thorough understanding of system operation. Then you will be able to use the appropriate equipment and follow the correct test procedure.
- You may have to simulate vehicle vibrations while testing electrical components. Gently shake the wiring harness or electrical component to do this. CIRCUIT INSPECTION REFERENCE OPEN A circuit is open when there is no continuity through a section of the circuit. SHORT There are two types of shorts. SHORT CIRCUIT When a circuit contacts another circuit and causes the normal resistance to change. SHORT TO GROUND When a circuit contacts a ground source and grounds the circuit. NOTE: Refer to " «HOW TO CHECK TERMINAL»(ref-388039-S34822788002011022800000) " to probe or check terminal.