Nissan Altima L32. Instruction — part 786

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

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• When inspecting a ground connection follow these rules:

- Remove the ground bolt or screw.

- Inspect all mating surfaces for tarnish, dirt, rust, etc.

- Clean as required to assure good contact.

- Reinstall bolt or screw securely.

- Inspect for “add-on” accessories which may be interfering with the ground circuit.

- If several wires are crimped into one ground eyelet terminal, check for proper crimps. Make sure all of the

wires are clean, securely fastened and providing a good ground path. If multiple wires are cased in one eye-

let make sure no ground wires have excess wire insulation.

• For detailed ground distribution information, refer to “Ground Distribution” in PG section.

VOLTAGE DROP TESTS

• Voltage drop tests are often used to find components or circuits which have excessive resistance. A voltage

drop in a circuit is caused by a resistance when the circuit is in operation.

• Check the wire in the illustration. When measuring resistance with DMM, contact by a single strand of wire

will give reading of 0 ohms. This would indicate a good circuit. When the circuit operates, this single strand

of wire is not able to carry the current. The single strand will have a high resistance to the current. This will

be picked up as a slight voltage drop.

• Unwanted resistance can be caused by many situations as follows:

- Undersized wiring (single strand example)

- Corrosion on switch contacts

- Loose wire connections or splices.

• If repairs are needed always use wire that is of the same or larger gauge.

Measuring Voltage Drop — Accumulated Method

• Connect the DMM across the connector or part of the circuit you want to check. The positive lead of the

DMM should be closer to power and the negative lead closer to ground.

• Operate the circuit.

• The DMM will indicate how many volts are being used to “push” current through that part of the circuit.

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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

Note in the illustration that there is an excessive 4.1 volt drop between the battery and the bulb.

Measuring Voltage Drop — Steb-by-Step

• The step-by-step method is most useful for isolating excessive drops in low voltage systems (such as those

in “Computer Controlled Systems”).

• Circuits in the “Computer Controlled System” operate on very low amperage.

• The (Computer Controlled) system operations can be adversely affected by any variation in resistance in the

system. Such resistance variation may be caused by poor connection, improper installation, improper wire

gauge or corrosion.

• The step by step voltage drop test can identify a component or wire with too much resistance.

CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST

System Description

• When the switch is ON, the control unit lights up the lamp.

CASE 1

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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

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INPUT-OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHART

• The voltage value is based on the body ground.
• *: If high resistance exists in the switch side circuit (caused by a single strand), terminal 1 does not detect battery voltage. Control unit

does not detect the switch is ON even if the switch does not turn ON. Therefore, the control unit does not supply power to light up the
lamp.

CASE 2

INPUT-OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHART

• The voltage value is based on the body ground.
• *: If high resistance exists in the switch side circuit (caused by a single strand), terminal 2 does not detect approx. 0V. Control unit

does not detect the switch is ON even if the switch does not turn ON. Therefore, the control unit does not control ground to light up the
lamp.

Terminal No.

Description

Condition

Value (Approx.)

In case of high resistance such as single
strand (V) *

+

−

Signal name

Input/

Output

1

Body
ground

Switch

Input

Switch ON

Battery voltage

Lower than battery voltage Approx. 8 (Ex-
ample)

Switch OFF

0 V

Approx. 0

2

Body
ground

Lamp

Output

Switch ON

Battery voltage

Approx. 0 (Inoperative lamp)

Switch OFF

0 V

Approx. 0

Terminal No.

Description

Condition

Value (Approx.)

In case of high resistance such as single
strand (V) *

+

−

Signal name

Input/

Output

1

Body
ground

Lamp

Output

Switch ON

0V

Battery voltage (Inoperative lamp)

Switch OFF

Battery voltage

Battery voltage

2

Body
ground

Switch

Input

Switch ON

0 V

Higher than 0 Approx. 4 (Example)

Switch OFF

5 V

Approx. 5

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CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM

CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM

Description

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• When CONSULT-III is connected with a data link connector

equipped on the vehicle side, it will communicate with the control

unit equipped in the vehicle and then enable various kinds of diag-

nostic tests.

• Refer to “CONSULT-III Operation Instruction” for more information.

Function and System Application

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x: Applicable
*1: With continuously variable transmission
*2: With NAVI
*3: With security card installed

1

: Hood release handle

2

: Data link connector

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Diagnostic test mode

Function

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

*1

AIR B

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R/M

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BC

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ABS

IPDM E/R

MUL

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I A

V

REAR

VIEW

CAME

R

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*2

Work support

This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more
accurately by following the indications on CONSULT-III.

x

x

-

-

x

x -

-

x

Self-diagnostic results

Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.

x

x

x

x

x

x x

x

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Trouble diagnostic record

Current self-diagnostic results and all trouble diagnostic records previ-
ously stored can be read.

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x

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Data monitor

Input/Output data in the ECU can be read.

x

x

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x

x

x x

x

x

CAN diagnosis

The condition of CAN communication line can be indicated by a topology. x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

CAN diagnosis support
monitor

The condition of CAN communication line can be read.

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

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Active test

Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-III drives some actuators apart
from the ECUs and also shifts some parameters in a specified range.

x -

-

-

x

x x

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DTC & SRT confirmation

The results of SRT (System Readiness Test) and the self-diagnosis sta-
tus/result can be confirmed.

x -

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DTC work support

The operating condition to confirm Diagnosis Trouble Codes can be se-
lected.

x -

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ECU identification

ECU part number can be read.

x x

x

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x

x x

x

x

Special function

This mode can show results of self-diagnosis of ECU with either 'OK' or
'NG'. For engines, more practical tests regarding sensors/switches and/or
actuators are available.

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x

x

x

x

x x

x

x

Configuration

Function to READ/WRITE vehicle configuration on BCM.

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x

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PIN read

*3

This mode shows the BCM-specific 5-digit code.

x x

x

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x

x x

x

x

Control unit initialization

*3

All registered ignition key IDs in NATS components can be initialized and
new IDs can be registered.

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x

x

x

x

x x

x

x