Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow
DETAILED FLOW
1.COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspection. First
of all, reproduce symptoms, and
understand them fully. Ask customer about
his/her complaints carefully. In some cases, it will be necessary to
check
symptoms by driving vehicle with customer.
2.BASIC INSPECTION
- Check the power steering fluid leakage and the power steering fluid level. Refer to ST-12, "Inspection".
- Check the drive belt tension. Refer to EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts".
- Check the power steering gear for damages, cracks and oil leakage. Refer to ST-12, "Inspection".
- Check the relief oil pressure.
3.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOM
Perform the diagnosis by sympt
4.FINAL CHECK
Check the input/output standard values for the power steering control unit.
System description
EPS SYSTEM
System Diagram
CONTROL DIAGRAM
System Description
The EPS system controls the power steering solenoid valvethrough the
power steering control unit.
The valve driving voltage ...
Other materials:
Periodic maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
System Inspection
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur
from high pressure
coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap.
Slowly turn it a quarter
turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. C ...
Steering switch
Description
When one of the steering wheel audio control switches is pushed, the
resistance in the steering wheel audio control switch circuit changes,
depending on which button is pushed.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK STEERING SWITCH RESISTANCE
Disconnect steering switch connector M88. ...
Headlamp (HI) circuit
Description
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the
headlamp high relay based on inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication
lines. When the headlamp high relay is energized, power flows through fuses
48 and 49, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flow ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
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