Section 3 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2000 Nissan Xterra, 2000 Nissan Sentra, 2000 Nissan Quest, 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2000 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Introduction
- Air Induction System
- Computerized Engine Controls
- Notes
- Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Input Devices
- Notes
- Absolute Pressure Sensor
- A/C Switch
- Battery Voltage Compensation
- Camshaft Position Sensor (Except Maxima & Sentra 1.8L)
- Camshaft Position Sensor (Maxima & Sentra 1.8L)
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- EGR Temperature Sensor
- Ignition Switch
- Intake Air Temperature Sensor
- Park/Neutral Position Switch (A/T Models)
- Knock Sensor (KS)
- Mass Airflow Sensor
- Neutral Switch (M/T Models)
- Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
- Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch
- Tank Fuel Temperature Sensor
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor & Idle Switch
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
- Output Signals
- Notes
- A/C Clutch
- Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Cooling Fan Motor
- Cooling Fan Relay
- Evaporative Emission Control System
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control
- Fuel Injector
- Fuel Pump Control Module (Sentra 2.0L)
- Fuel Pump Relay
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
- IACV-Air Regulator
- IACV-FICD
- Idle Speed Control
- Ignition Timing Control
- Mass Airflow Sensor
- Power Transistor & Ignition Coil(s)
- Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid
- Valve Timing Control
- Fuel System
- Ignition System
- Emission Systems
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Miscellaneous Controls