48 Manual Nissan Sentra 2013
48 Manual Nissan Sentra 2013
48 Manual Nissan Sentra 2013
SECTION
STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM
STC B
E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 3 DTC Index ...............................................................14 F
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along C
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING: D
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer. E
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
F
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
STC
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni- H
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the I
battery and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Service Notice and Precautions for EPS System INFOID:0000000008768915
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• Check the following item when performing the trouble diagnosis.
- Check any possible causes by interviewing the symptom and it′s condition from the customer if any malfunc-
tion, such as EPS warning lamp is turned ON, occurs. K
- Check if air pressure and size of tires are proper, the specified part is used for the steering wheel, and con-
trol unit is genuine part.
- Check if the connection of steering column assembly and steering gear assembly is proper (there is not
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looseness of mounting bolts, damage of rods, boots or sealants, and leakage of grease, etc.).
- Check if the wheel alignment is adjusted properly.
- Check if there is any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or altered
ground clearance. M
- Check if installation conditions of each link and suspension are proper.
- Check if the battery voltage is proper.
- Check connection conditions of each connector are proper.
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- Before connecting or disconnecting the EPS control unit harness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and
disconnect battery ground cable. Because battery voltage is applied to EPS control unit even if ignition
switch is turned “OFF”.
• During quick steering, rasping noise may be heard from around the steering wheel. This is not a malfunction. O
The noise is an operating noise of the EPS system under normal conditions. If the rasping noise occurs dur-
ing slow steering, this may not be an operating noise of the system. In this case, it is necessary to find out
the location of the noise and repair, if necessary. P
Tool number
Description
Tool name
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
PIIB1407E
STC
ALGIA0158ZZ
1. EPS control unit (view with steering 2. EPS motor (view with steering col- 3. Torque sensor (view with steering
column removed from vehicle) umn removed from vehicle) column removed from vehicle)
4. ABS actuator and electric unit (con- 5. ECM 6. EPS warning lamp
trol unit) (In combination meter)
7. Steering angle sensor (view with
steering wheel removed)
EPS motor (1), torque sensor (2) and reduction gear (3) are installed
to steering column assembly.
JSGIA0958ZZ
EPS MOTOR
STC
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
JSGIA1097GB
DESCRIPTION
• EPS control unit performs an arithmetical operation on data, such
as steering wheel turning force (sensor signal) from the torque
sensor, vehicle speed signal, etc. Then it generates an optimum
assist torque signal to the EPS motor according to the driving con-
dition.
• In case of a malfunction in the electrical system, the fail-safe func-
tion stops output signals to the EPS motor. Refer to STC-9, "EPS
SYSTEM : Fail-Safe".
• EPS control unit decreases the output signal to EPS motor while
extremely using the power steering function (e.g., full steering)
consecutively for protecting EPS motor and EPS control unit
(Overload protection control). Refer to STC-13, "Protection Func-
tion".
• Extensive steering at low speed will cause the EPS control unit
and EPS motor to heat up, once temperature reaches critical point
EPS control unit will reduce current to reduce heat up. System will
recover as temperature lowers (reduced or no assistance).
JSGIA0832GB
• If any malfunction occurs in the system and control unit detects the malfunction, EPS warning lamp on com-
bination meter turns ON to indicate system malfunction. B
• When EPS warning lamp is ON, the system enters into a manual steering state. (Control turning force steer-
ing wheel becomes heavy.)
• Under abnormal vehicle speed signal conditions, vehicle speed is judged as constant. C
EPS SYSTEM : Protection Function INFOID:0000000008768921
EPS control unit decreases the output signal to EPS motor while extremely using the power steering function D
(e.g., full steering) consecutively for protecting EPS motor and EPS control unit (Overload protection control).
While activating overload protection control, the assist torque gradually decreases, and the steering wheel
turning force becomes heavy. The normal assist torque is recovered if the steering wheel is not turned for a
while. E
WARNING/INDICATOR/CHIME LIST
WARNING/INDICATOR/CHIME LIST : Warning Lamp/Indicator Lamp INFOID:0000000008768922 F
FUNCTION
CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
STC
Data monitor
Monitor item
Condition Display value
BATTERY VOLT Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
Steering wheel: Not steering (There is
Approx. 0 Nm
no steering force)
TORQUE SENSOR Engine running
Steering wheel: Right turn Positive value (Nm)
Steering wheel: Left turn Negative value (Nm)
Steering wheel: Not steering (There is
Approx. 0 A
no steering force)
MOTOR CURRENT Engine running
Displays consumption current of
Steering wheel: Right or left turn
EPS motor (A)*1
Steering wheel: Not steering (There is
Approx. 0 A
no steering force)
MOTOR SIG Engine running
Steering wheel: Right turn Positive value (A)
Steering wheel: Left turn Negative value (A)
ASSIST TORQUE Engine running Approx. 0 Nm*2
Displays temperature of inside of
C/U TEMP Ignition switch ON or engine running
EPS control unit [°C (°F)]
ASSIST LEVEL Engine running 100 %*3
Vehicle stopped 0 km/h (0 mph)
ALGIA0156ZZ
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PHYSICAL VALUES
Terminal No.
Description Value E
(Wire Color) Condition
(Approx.)
+ − Signal name Input/Output
1
— CAN-L Input/Output — — F
(P)
2
— CAN-H Input/Output — —
(L)
STC
4 Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ground Ignition power supply Input
(BR) Ignition switch: OFF 0V
9 H
Ground Battery power supply Input Always Battery voltage
(R)
10
Ground Ground — Always 0V
(B)
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15
Ground Torque sensor ground — Always 0V
(−)
Steering wheel: Not
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Ignition switch: ON steering (There is no 2.5 V
steering force)
16
Ground Torque sensor main Input 1.6 V – 3.4 V
(−)
Steering wheel: steer- (The value is changed K
Engine running
ing according to steering
left or right)
Steering wheel: Not L
Ignition switch: ON steering (There is no 2.5 V
steering force)
17
Ground Torque sensor sub Input 1.6 V – 3.4 V
(−) M
Steering wheel: steer- (The value is changed
Engine running
ing according to steering
left or right)
18 Torque sensor power N
Ground Output Ignition switch: ON 5V
(W) supply
Fail-Safe INFOID:0000000008768925
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• If any malfunction occurs in the system and control unit detects the malfunction, EPS warning lamp on com-
bination meter turns ON to indicate system malfunction.
• When EPS warning lamp is ON, the system enters into a manual steering state. (Control turning force steer- P
ing wheel becomes heavy.)
• Under abnormal vehicle speed signal conditions, vehicle speed is judged as constant.
Protection Function INFOID:0000000008768926
EPS control unit decreases the output signal to EPS motor while extremely using the power steering function
(e.g., full steering) consecutively for protecting EPS motor and EPS control unit (Overload protection control).
While activating overload protection control, the assist torque gradually decreases, and the steering wheel
Revision: October 2012 STC-13 2013 Sentra NAM
EPS CONTROL UNIT
< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION >
turning force becomes heavy. The normal assist torque is recovered if the steering wheel is not turned for a
while.
DTC Inspection Priority Chart INFOID:0000000008768927
When multiple DTCs are detected simultaneously, check one by one depending on the following priority list.
STC
AAGWA0025GB
AAGIA0050GB
STC
AAGIA0051GB
AAGIA0052GB
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW FROM THE CUSTOMER C
Clarify customer complaints before inspection. First of all, perform an interview utilizing STC-20, "Diagnostic
Work Sheet" and reproduce symptoms as well as fully understand it. Ask customer about his/her complaints
carefully. Check symptoms by driving vehicle with customer, if necessary. D
CAUTION:
Customers are not professional. Never guess easily like “maybe the customer means that...,” or
“maybe the customer mentions this symptom”. E
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK SYMPTOM F
Reproduce the symptom that is indicated by the customer, based on the information from the customer
obtained by interview. Also check that the symptom is not caused by protection function. Refer to STC-13,
"Protection Function". STC
CAUTION:
When the symptom is caused by normal operation, fully inspect each portion and obtain the under-
standing of customer that the symptom is not caused by a malfunction. H
>> GO TO 3.
3.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS I
With CONSULT
Perform self-diagnosis. J
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Record or print DTC and freeze frame data (FFD). GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 6. K
4.RECHECK SYMPTOM
With CONSULT
1. Erase self-diagnostic results. L
2. Perform DTC confirmation procedures for the malfunctioning system.
NOTE:
If some DTCs are detected at the same time, determine the order for performing the diagnosis based on STC- M
14, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart".
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 5. N
NO >> Check harness and connectors based on the information obtained by interview. Refer to GI-43,
"Intermittent Incident".
5.REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS O
• Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
• Reconnect part or connector after repairing or replacing.
• When DTC is detected, erase self-diagnostic results for “EPS”. P
>> GO TO 7.
6.IDENTIFY MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM BY SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Estimate malfunctioning system based on symptom diagnosis and perform inspection.
Can the malfunctioning system be identified?
Description
• In general, customers have their own criteria for a problem. Therefore, it is important to understand the
symptom and status well enough by asking the customer about his/her concerns carefully. To systemize all
the information for the diagnosis, prepare the interview sheet referring to the interview points.
• In some cases, multiple conditions that appear simultaneously may cause a DTC to be detected.
Interview sheet sample
Interview sheet
Registration Initial year
Customer number registration
MR/MS
name
Vehicle type VIN
Storage date Engine Mileage km (Mile)
The steering wheel position (center) is in the wrong position.
EPS warning lamp turns on.
Symptom Noise Vibration
Others
( )
First occurrence Recently Others ( )
Frequency of occurrence Always Under a certain conditions of Sometimes (time(s)/day)
Irrelevant
Other conditions
C
Memo
STC
>> GO TO 2.
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is DTC C1601 detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-22, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008768933
1.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and E
wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2. F
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT STC
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is DTC “C1604” detected? H
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-25, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008768935 I
1.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and E
wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2. F
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT STC
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is DTC “C1606” detected? H
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-27, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000009001395 I
>> GO TO 2.
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is DTC C1607 or C1608 detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-28, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008768940
>> GO TO 2.
STC
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. H
2. Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is DTC C1609 detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-29, "Diagnosis Procedure". I
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008768942
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1.PERFORM ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT K
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform ABS self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected? L
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-14, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS M
Check EPS control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3. N
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
3.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS O
With CONSULT
Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is DTC C1609 detected? P
YES >> Replace EPS control unit. Refer to STC-39, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-43, "Intermittent Incident".
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN-H line, CAN-L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit communicate data but selectively reads required data only.
DTC Logic INFOID:0000000008768944
>> GO TO 2.
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is DTC U1000 detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-30, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008768945
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS E
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform EPS self-diagnosis. F
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-14, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2. STC
2.CHECK EPS WARNING LAMP SIGNAL
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch ON. H
CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
2. Select DATA MONITOR of EPS and select WARNING LAMP. I
3. Check that the EPS warning lamp is turned ON.
4. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
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Never drive the vehicle.
5. Check that the EPS warning lamp is turned OFF.
Is the inspection result normal?
K
YES >> Perform the trouble diagnosis for combination meter power supply circuit. Refer to MWI-53,
"COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Replace EPS control unit. Refer to STC-39, "Removal and Installation".
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EPS warning lamp does not turn ON when turning ignition switch ON from OFF. (Check the illumination of the
EPS warning lamp.)
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008768949
EPS warning lamp does not turn OFF several seconds after engine started. B
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008768951
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS C
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “EPS” self-diagnosis. D
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-14, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2. E
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-14, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check that the EPS warning lamp turns ON when ignition switch turns ON. Then, EPS warning lamp turns
OFF after the engine is started.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS warning lamp. Refer to STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT
1. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2. Select ASSIST LEVEL in DATA MONITOR in EPS.
Dose the item in DATA MONITOR indicate 100%?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT
Select BATTERY VOLT in DATA MONITOR in EPS.
Dose the item in DATA MONITOR indicate 10 V or more?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to STC-22, "Diag-
nosis Procedure".
5.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
1. Select ASSIST LEVEL in DATA MONITOR in EPS.
2. Stop the EPS system until the item in DATA MONITOR becomes 100%.
NOTE:
While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel.
3. Check that the symptom continues.
Dose the symptom continue?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not malfunction. Inspection
End.
6.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (4)
With CONSULT
1. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right and left.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008768955
STC
JPGIB0023ZZ
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1. Steering column assembly 2. EPS control unit 3. Bracket plate
Front
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Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000008768959
REMOVAL J
CAUTION:
• Disconnect battery negative terminal before starting operations.
• Do not shock EPS control unit, e.g. drop or hit. K
• Do not get EPS control unit wet with water or other liquid. Also, do not give EPS control unit a radical
temperature change to avoid getting water drops.
• Do not disassemble or remodel EPS control unit, EPS motor, torque sensor, harness and harness
connectors. L
1. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to ST-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect EPS motor harness connector.
CAUTION: M
Hold and pull the harness connector housing, not pulling harness, when disconnecting harness
connectors. Also, do not grip, collapse or apply excessive force to the harness connector.
3. Remove EPS control unit from steering column assembly. N
4. Remove bracket plate from EPS control unit.
INSTALLATION
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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Check that harness is not damaged when installing EPS control unit. Also, check that EPS control unit is
installed without pinching harness or trapping foreign materials.
• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT to ensure correct opera- P
tion. Refer to STC-10, "CONSULT Function".