Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Integrated Dynamics-control Module (if so equipped)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system

The VDC system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the VDC system helps to perform the following functions: Controls brake pressu ...

Active trace control

The Integrated Dynamics-control Module is an electric control module that includes the following functions: Active Trace Control Active Engine Brake Active Ride Control This system senses ...

Other materials:

Exhaust valve timing control
System Diagram System Description INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART *: This signal is sent to the ECM via the CAN Communication line. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This mechanism magnetically controls cam phases continuously with the fixed operating angle of the exhaust valve. The ECM receives ...

B1017 - B1022 occupant classification system
Description DTC B1017 - B1022 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) The occupant classification system control unit is wired to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. The air bag diagnosissensor unit will monitor the occupant classification system for control unit and sensor mat failures and inter ...

P0116 ECT sensor
Description The engine coolant temperature sensor is used to detect the engine coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine coolant temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the c ...