1986 Nissan Sentra Service and Repair Manual

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1986 Nissan Sentra service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Sedan 2-Door
  • DX Hatchback 2-Door
  • DX Wagon 4-Door
  • DX Sedan 4-Door
  • SE Hatchback 2-Door
  • SE Sedan 2-Door
  • DX Sedan 2-Door
  • XE Wagon 4-Door
  • XE Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.7L 1688CC l4 DIESEL SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.6L 1597CC 97Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1986 Nissan Sentra Recalls & Complaints

No active recalls The 1986 Nissan Sentra has no recalls on file with NHTSA.
TSB #10031305

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

TSB #10030165

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YE

19980309Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING1 injured

SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO LOCK DURING CRASH.

20000405Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

CRACKS ON INNER SIDE OF CHANNEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, WHERE FRAME GOES OVER WHEEL, CAUSING PULLING TO THE RIGHT DURING ACCELERATION, AND SERVERE TURNING WHILE MAKING TURNS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

20000215Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

WHEN CAR GOES ABOUT 30 MILES CAR WILL START TO SPIT, AND CHOKE LIKE ITS OUT OF GAS. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS BAD COIL, AND THEY REPLACED IT. BUT PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. TOOK TO ANOTHER D

20000215Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

WHEN CAR GOES ABOUT 30 MILES CAR WILL START TO SPIT, AND CHOKE LIKE ITS OUT OF GAS. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS BAD COIL, AND THEY REPLACED IT. BUT PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. TOOK TO ANOTHER D

19990212Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID.

Showing the 5 most serious of 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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