Fitment notes: Compact diesel requires higher CCA than gasoline equivalent; verify fitment for diesel model
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Every control module on the 1982-1986 Nissan Sentra — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Engine Control Module (ECM)1.2 hr R&Rno codingfuel-injected models (E16i engine)
📍 passenger side firewall, below windshield cowl
⚠️ Carbureted E15/E16 models have no ECM. Early analog Hitachi system with limited self-diagnostics via LED on module. Most 1982-1984 models were carbureted.
Combination Meter (METER)0.8 hr R&Rno codingdigital dashboard models
📍 instrument panel, behind gauge cluster face
⚠️ Only digital dashboard option (rare) has electronic module. Standard analog gauges are purely electromechanical.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1982 Nissan Sentra 1.7L I4 Diesel and can vary by trim.
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