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5. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on A/T
fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not cloth one.
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using a stopper attached.
6. Check A/T fluid condition.
If ATF is very dark or smells burned, checking operation of A/
T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-37,
"RADIATOR" , CO-40, "RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)" .
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging
pipe.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using a stopper attached.
Changing A/T FluidBLS0009G
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained ATF.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
4. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
5. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-35, "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If ATF is still dirty, repeat steps
2 through 5.
Checking CVT FluidBLS0009H
Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). The fluid level check pro-
cedure is as follows:
SAT638A
Fluid grade:
Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid D or equivalent.
Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
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Fluid capacity
For QR20DE engine models
: Approx. 8.4 (7-3/8 lmp qt)
For VQ23DE engine models
: Approx. 8.9 (7-7/8 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area.
When ambient temperature is 20°C (68°F), it takes about 10
minutes for the CVT fluid to warm up to 50 to 80°C (122 to
176°F).
3. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
4. Apply parking brake firmly.
5. With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move shift
selector throughout the entire shift range.
6. Pull out the CVT fluid level gauge from the CVT fluid charging
pipe after pressing the tab on the CVT fluid level gauge to
release the lock.
7. Wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level gauge. Insert the CVT fluid
level gauge rotating 180° from the originally installed position,
then securely push the CVT fluid level gauge until it meets the
top end of the CVT fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the CVT fluid level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth rag.
8. Place the selector lever in “P” or “N” and make sure the fluid
level is within the specified range.
CAUTION:
When reinstalling CVT fluid level gauge, insert it into the
CVT fluid charging pipe and rotate it to the original installa-
tion position until it is securely locked.
9. Check CVT fluid condition.
If CVT fluid is very dark or smells burned, check operation of
CVT. Flush cooling system after repair of CVT.
If CVT fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of CVT. Refer to CO-37,
"RADIATOR" .
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SCIA1933E
SCIA1931E
SCIA1932E
ATA0022D
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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System DescriptionBKS0024N
IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) integrates the relay box and fuse block
which were originally placed in engine room. It controls integrated relay via IPDM E/R control circuit.
IPDM E/R-integrated control circuit performs ON-OFF operation of relay, CAN communication control, oil
pressure switch signal, hood switch signal reception, etc.
It controls operation of each electrical part via ECM, BCM and CAN communication lines.
CAUTION:
None of the IPDM E/R-integrated relays can be removed.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R
FAIL-SAFE CONTROL
When CAN communication with other control units is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control.
After CAN communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.
Operation of control parts by IPDM E/R during fail-safe mode is as follows:
Control system Transmit control unit Control part
Lamp control BCM
Headlamp (HI, LO)
Parking, license plate and tail lamps
Front fog lamp
Wiper control BCM Front wiper
Rear window defogger control BCM Rear window defogger
A/C compressor control ECM A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Cooling fan control ECM Cooling fan
Horn control BCM Horn
Controlled system Fail-safe mode
Headlamp
With the ignition switch ON, low beam headlamp is ON.
With the ignition switch OFF, low beam headlamp is OFF.
Parking, license plate and tail lamps
With the ignition switch ON, parking, license plate and tail lamps are ON.
With the ignition switch OFF, parking, license plate and tail lamps are OFF.
Cooling fan
With the ignition switch ON, cooling fan HI operates.
With the ignition switch OFF, cooling fan stops.
Front wiperUntil the ignition switch is turned OFF, front wiper LO and HI remains in the same status it was
in just before fail−safe control was initiated.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger is OFF.
A/C compressor A/C compressor is OFF.
Front fog lamp Front fog lamp is OFF.
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NOTE:
High beam headlamp repeats high beam and low beam every 1 second. When high beam headlamp of xenon type operates, the head-
lamp perform the HIGH-LOW changeover operation without illuminating the headlamp bulb.
Auto Active TestBKS002EW
DESCRIPTION
In auto active test mode, operation inspection can be performed when IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to
the following systems:
–Rear window defogger
–Front wiper
–Parking, license plate and tail lamps
–Front fog lamp
–Headlamp (HI, LO)
–A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
–Cooling fan
–Oil pressure warning lamp
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Close hood and front door (passenger side), and then lift wiper arms away from windshield (to prevent
glass damage by wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, press driver's door switch 10 times (close the other
doors). Then turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON within 10 seconds after ignition switch OFF.
5. When auto active test mode is actuated, horn chirps once. Oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking.
6. After a series of operations is repeated three times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Be sure to inspect door switch when the auto active test cannot be performed.
FRONT WIPER Front wiper (HI, LO) operationFront wiper relay and front wiper high relay are operated by switch-
ing operation (OFF: OFF, HI: high speed, LO: low speed).
MOTOR FAN Cooling fan operationCooling fan relay-1, 2 and 3 are operated by switching operation
(1: OFF, 2: LO, 3: MID, 4: HI).
HEAD LAMP WASHER Headlamp washer operation Headlamp washer relay is operated by switching operation ON-OFF.
LAMPSHigh beam headlamp and low
beam headlamp operation
NOTEHeadlamp low relay and headlamp high relay are operated by
switching operation (OFF: OFF, HI: high beam, LO: low beam).
Front fog lamp operationFront fog lamp relay is operated by switching operation
(OFF: OFF, FOG: ON).
HORN Horn operation Touch “ON” button, horn relay operates 20 ms.CONSULT-II screen display Test item Description
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INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following eight steps are repeated three times.
NOTE:
A dotted line shows a position of HIGH beam of Halogen headlamp.
NOTE:
When high beam headlamp of xenon type operates, the headlamp perform the HIGH-LOW changeover operation without illuminating
the headlamp bulb.
SKIB8863E
Operation
orderTest item Operation time / frequency
1 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
2 Front wiper LO 5 seconds HI 5 seconds
3 Parking, license plate and tail lamps 10 seconds
4 Front fog lamp 10 seconds
5 Headlamp (LO) 10 seconds
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Headlamp (HI)
NOTEON 2 seconds ⇔ OFF 2 seconds (5 times)
7 A/C compressor (magnet clutch) ON 2 seconds ⇔ OFF 2 seconds (5 times)
8 Cooling fanLO 2 seconds MID 2 seconds HI 2 seconds MID 2 seconds
LO 2 seconds
A Oil pressure warning lamp Oil pressure warning lamp is blinking when the auto active test operating.
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Concept of Auto Active Test
IPDM E/R actuates auto active test mode when it receives door switch signal from BCM via CAN commu-
nication line. Therefore, when auto active test mode is activated successfully, CAN communication
between IPDM E/R and BCM is normal.
If any of systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated, possible cause can be easily diagnosed
using auto active test.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
Any of front wiper, park-
ing, license plate and
tail lamps, front fog
lamp, and headlamp
(HI, LO) do not operate.Perform auto active
test. Does system in
question operate?YES
BCM signal input system malfunction
NO
Lamp/wiper motor malfunction
Lamp/wiper motor ground circuit malfunction
Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and system in ques-
tion
IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Rear window defogger
does not operate.Perform auto active
test. Does rear win-
dow defogger oper-
ate?YES
BCM signal input circuit malfunction
NO
Rear window defogger relay malfunction
Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and rear window
defogger relay
Open circuit of rear window defogger
IPDM E/R malfunction
A/C compressor does
not operate.Perform auto active
test. Does magnetic
clutch operate?YES
BCM signal input circuit malfunction
CAN communication signal between BCM and ECM.
CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO
Magnetic clutch malfunction
Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and magnetic clutch
IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Cooling fan does not
operate.Perform auto active
test. Does cooling fan
operate?YES
ECM signal input circuit
CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO
Cooling fan motor malfunction
Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and cooling fan
motor
IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Oil pressure warning
lamp does not operate.Perform auto active
test. Does oil pres-
sure warning lamp
blink?YES
Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and oil pressure
switch
Oil pressure switch malfunction
IPDM E/R malfunction
NO
CAN communication signal between BCM and Unified Meter and A/C
Amp.
Combination meter
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Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes) BKS002FS
Use the chart below to find out what each wiring diagram code stands for.
Refer to the wiring diagram code in the alphabetical index to find the location (page number) of each wiring
diagram.
Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
A/C ATC Air Conditioner
ABS BRC Anti-Lock Brake System
AFS LT Adaptive Front Lighting System
APPS1 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS2 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS3 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
ASC/BS EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch
ASC/SW EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Steering Switch
ASCBOF EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch
ASCIND EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Indicator
AT/IND DI A/T Indicator Lamp
AUDIO AV Audio
AUT/DP SE Automatic Drive Positioner
AUTO/L LT Auto Light Control
BA/FTS AT A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor and TCM Power Supply
BACK/L LT Back-Up Lamp
BRK/SW EC Brake Switch
CAN AT CAN Communication Line
CAN CVT CAN Communication Line
CAN EC CAN Communication Line
CAN LAN CAN System
CHARGE SC Charging System
CHIME DI Warning Chime
CIGAR WW Cigarette Lighter
COMBSW LT Combination Switch
COMM AV Audio Visual Communication Line
COOL/F EC Cooling Fan Control
CVTIND DI CVT Indicator Lamp
D/LOCK BL Power Door Lock
DEF GW Rear Window Defogger
ECM/PW EC ECM Power Supply for Back-Up
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
EMNT EC Electronic Controlled Engine Mount
ENGSS AT Engine Speed Signal
ETC1 EC Electric Throttle Control Function
ETC2 EC Electric Throttle Control Motor Relay
ETC3 EC Electric Throttle Control Motor
F/FOG LT Front Fog Lamp
F/LID BL Fuel Lid Opener
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump
FRO2 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater
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CHARGING SYSTEM
Removal and InstallationBKS0027E
VQ23DE AND VQ35DE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove radiator. Refer to CO-37, "
RADIATOR" in “ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (CO)” section.
4. Remove alternator and air conditioner compressor belt. Refer to EM-129, "
Removal and Installation" in
“ENGINE MECHANICAL (EM)” section.
5. Remove idler pulley.
6. Remove alternator mounting nut, using power tools.
7. Remove through bolt.
8. Disconnect alternator connector.
9. Remove B terminal nut.
10. Remove ground harness clip and ground harness mounting nut.
1. Through-bolt 2. Cylinder block 3. Timing chain case
4. Alternator mounting nut 5. Alternator 6. Alternator connector
7. B terminal harness 8. B terminal nut 9. Alternator mounting bolt
10. Alternator bracket 11. Alternator bracket mounting bolt
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