Nissan 200SX S13 CA18DET Service Manual 1988–1999 (P/N SM9E-0S13G0)

This download contains Nissan’s 1988 factory base service manual (P/N SM9E-0S13G0) for the 200SX S13 Series Fast Back with the turbocharged CA18DET engine. It covers left- and right-hand-drive configurations, including European models with and without a catalytic converter. The download is limited to the base edition and its wiring diagrams.

PDF Navigation and Wiring Diagram Detail

Search and page order: The PDF has no text search or embedded bookmarks. Some pages are out of sequence, and a block of E.C.C.S. diagnostic pages runs in reverse order. Some appended diagrams need to be rotated for reading, and small connector numbers and wire codes are easier to read when zoomed in.

The download is one printable English PDF with 892 pages, including the cover, quick-reference index, foreword, seven appended wiring-diagram pages, 19 blank pages, and six printed note pages without service instructions.

Engine, Drivetrain, and Electrical Service Coverage

The list below is a selection of the workshop coverage. The manual also includes market-specific maintenance schedules and rear-window defogger filament repair.

• Engine mechanical: Timing-belt replacement, compression testing, cylinder-block disassembly and assembly, bearing inspection, and turbocharger fault diagnosis.
• Fuel and ignition: E.F.I. and E.C.C.S. troubleshooting, sensor and injector checks, idle-control testing, vacuum routing, and fuel-pressure inspection.
• Transmission and final drive: FS5W71C and RE4R01A service, hydraulic clutch repair, R200 differential adjustment, and propeller-shaft inspection.
• Brakes and chassis: Disc-brake repair, A.B.S. self-diagnosis, wheel-bearing replacement, suspension alignment, and power-steering service.
• Body and climate control: Body alignment dimensions, power-window and door-lock circuits, heater controls, A/C performance testing, and compressor service.
• Electrical and workshop reference: Starter and charging-system fault checks, wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, exploded assembly views, component locations, and torque tables.

The diagnostic charts and precision inspection procedures suit experienced mechanics familiar with electrical testing, measuring tools, and engine or transmission service.

Engine Inspection, Timing, and Turbocharger Service

The engine section includes cylinder-head and hydraulic valve-lifter specifications, cylinder-block distortion checks, piston-ring end-gap data, and bearing-selection tables. Timing-belt procedures cover alignment, tensioning, and inspection of the belt, tensioner, and idler pulley.

Engine-section gaps: The PDF skips printed pages EM-15–24 and EM-27–28. These gaps interrupt the valve-seal, cylinder-head, and turbocharger material.

The remaining turbocharger pages cover low power, excessive power, oil consumption, shaft play, and bypass-valve operation. Nissan specifies assembly replacement when required and warns that interrupted oil delivery can damage the rotating components. The lubrication and cooling diagrams trace flow through the engine, turbocharger, and oil cooler. Related procedures cover oil-pump inspection, oil-pressure testing, water-pump replacement, and radiator service.

Working on internal engine components or pressurized systems requires a proper shop environment and correct tooling.

E.C.C.S. Diagnostics and Electrical Fault Tracing

E.C.C.S. self-diagnosis covers stored faults, switch signals, and real-time checks. Mixture-feedback modes I and II apply to catalyst-equipped models only. Nissan documents the KV109D0020 Checker Box alongside E.C.U. input/output voltage and resistance checks.

The E.C.U. power and ground circuit diagram and Super Multiple Junction terminal views help mechanics trace a sensor fault to the component, wiring, power supply, or ground before replacing parts. The manual also warns that static discharge at control-unit terminals can damage internal electronics.

Transmission Overhaul and Differential Adjustment

The manual-transmission section covers shafts, bearings, synchronizers, and gear assembly, with separate European and non-European specifications. The automatic-transmission section covers the valve body, clutch packs, band servo, stall and line-pressure tests, and shift-solenoid circuit diagnosis.

Hydraulic diagrams and the electrical control chart show how solenoid operation relates to transmission function. Final-drive procedures cover R200 pinion-height selection, bearing preload, gear-tooth contact, and the differential oil-cooler system. Propeller-shaft checks include runout and center-bearing inspection.

Brake, Steering, Body, and A/C Work

The brake section distinguishes CL18VB and CL25VA front calipers, CL9H and AD9 rear brakes, and DS17HD parking brakes. It includes A.B.S. sensor and actuator tests. The front and rear suspension sections cover alignment and joint inspection.

PR24SC and PR26SC steering-gear procedures cover leak diagnosis, seal replacement, and adjustment. The steering section also includes hydraulic testing. Body procedures cover glass replacement, door adjustment, and underbody measurement points. The heater and A/C section includes control-cable adjustment, electrical diagnosis, performance charts, and separate service information for NVR 140S and DKV-14C compressors.

A Sample of CA18DET Clearances and Refill Data

For CA18DET lower-engine inspection, the standard crankshaft end play is 0.05–0.18 mm and the standard main-bearing oil clearance is 0.021–0.048 mm. Nissan lists separate service limits for both checks.

The maintenance tables list an approximate cooling-system capacity of 7.0 liters including the reservoir, and an approximate engine-oil refill of 3.5 liters with an oil-filter change.