2003 NISSAN TEANA overheating

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PRECAUTIONS

Service Notice or PrecautionsBCS000ZH
TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE
The torque converter should be replaced under any of the following conditions:

External leaks in the hub weld area.

Converter hub is scored or damaged.

Converter pilot is broken, damaged or fits poorly into crankshaft.

Steel particles are found after flushing the cooler and cooler lines.

Pump is damaged or steel particles are found in the converter.

Vehicle has TCC shudder and/or no TCC apply. Replace only after all hydraulic and electrical diagnoses
have been made. (Converter clutch material may be glazed.)

Converter is contaminated with engine coolant containing antifreeze.

Internal malfunction of stator roller clutch.

Heavy clutch debris due to overheating (blue converter).

Steel particles or clutch lining material found in fluid filter or on magnet when no internal parts in unit are
worn or damaged — indicates that lining material came from converter.
The torque converter should not be replaced if:

The fluid has an odor, is discolored, and there is no evidence of metal or clutch facing particles.

The threads in one or more of the converter bolt holes are damaged.

Transaxle malfunction did not display evidence of damaged or worn internal parts, steel particles or clutch
plate lining material in unit and inside the fluid filter.

Vehicle has been exposed to high mileage (only). The exception may be where the torque converter
clutch dampener plate lining has seen excess wear by vehicles operated in heavy and/or constant traffic,
such as taxi, delivery or police use.

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B ENGINE
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 6
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 6
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 8
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 8
System Chart ........................................................... 9
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 10
Inspection ............................................................... 10
LEVEL CHECK ................................................... 10
LEAK CHECK ..................................................... 10
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 10
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 10
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 11
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 12
RADIATOR ................................................................ 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 14
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 14
Checking Radiator .................................................. 15
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 16
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 16
PREPARATION ................................................... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 17
INSPECTION ...................................................... 19
COOLING FAN ......................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 20
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 21
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 21
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 21
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 23
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 25
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 26
Standard and Limit .................................................. 26
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 26
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 26
WATER CONTROL VALVE ................................. 26
RADIATOR .......................................................... 26
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PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 27
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ................................................................. 27
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ................................ 27
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ........ 27
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ... 27
PREPARATION ......................................................... 29
Special Service Tools ............................................. 29
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 29
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 30
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 30

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartBBS0059Z
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat and water con-
trol valve stuck closed—
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant viscosity —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Except cool-
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parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Power train system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartBBS004WV
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant viscosity —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items

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On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 193
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 193
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 194
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 195
DTC P1121 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL
ACTUATOR ............................................................ 197
Component Description ........................................ 197
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 197
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 197
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 198
Removal and Installation ...................................... 199
DTC P1122 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL
FUNCTION .............................................................. 200
Description ........................................................... 200
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 200
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 200
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 201
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 202
Component Inspection ......................................... 206
Removal and Installation ...................................... 206
DTC P1124, P1126 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
RELAY .................................................................... 207
Component Description ........................................ 207
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
. 207
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 207
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 207
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 209
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 210
DTC P1128 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ........ 213
Component Description ........................................ 213
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 213
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 213
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 214
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 215
Component Inspection ......................................... 216
Removal and Installation ...................................... 217
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ....... 218
System Description .............................................. 218
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
. 219
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 219
Overall Function Check ........................................ 220
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 222
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 224
Main 12 Causes of Overheating ........................... 227
Component Inspection ......................................... 228
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ........................................ 229
Component Description ........................................ 229
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 229
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 229
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 230
Removal and Installation ...................................... 230
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ........................................ 231
Component Description ........................................ 231
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 231
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 231
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 232
Removal and Installation ...................................... 232DTC P1229 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ................233
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................233
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................233
Wiring Diagram .....................................................234
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................236
DTC P1706 PNP SWITCH ......................................238
Component Description ........................................238
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................238
Overall Function Check ........................................238
Wiring Diagram .....................................................239
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................240
DTC P1720 VSS ......................................................243
Description ............................................................243
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................243
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................243
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................244
DTC P1805 BRAKE SWITCH .................................245
Description ............................................................245
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................245
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................245
Wiring Diagram .....................................................247
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................248
Component Inspection ..........................................250
DTC P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR .........................251
Component Description ........................................251
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
.251
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................251
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................252
Wiring Diagram .....................................................253
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................254
Component Inspection ..........................................256
Removal and Installation ......................................257
DTC P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR .........................258
Component Description ........................................258
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................258
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................259
Wiring Diagram .....................................................260
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................261
Component Inspection ..........................................264
Removal and Installation ......................................264
DTC P2135 TP SENSOR ........................................265
Component Description ........................................265
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................265
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................266
Wiring Diagram .....................................................267
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................268
Component Inspection ..........................................271
Removal and Installation ......................................271

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DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ............ 574
Description ........................................................... 574
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 574
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 574
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 574
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ....... 575
System Description .............................................. 575
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 577
Overall Function Check ........................................ 577
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 579
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 581
Main 12 Causes of Overheating ........................... 584
Component Inspection ......................................... 585
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ........................................ 586
Component Description ........................................ 586
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 586
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 586
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 587
Removal and Installation ...................................... 587
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ........................................ 588
Component Description ........................................ 588
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 588
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 588
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 589
Removal and Installation ...................................... 589
DTC P1229 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ................ 590
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 590
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 590
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 591
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 592
DTC P1564 ASCD STEERING SWITCH ................ 595
Component Description ........................................ 595
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
. 595
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 595
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 596
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 597
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 598
Component Inspection ......................................... 601
DTC P1572 ASCD BRAKE SWITCH ..................... 602
Component Description ........................................ 602
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 602
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 603
Overall Function Check ........................................ 604
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 605
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 606
Component Inspection ......................................... 610
DTC P1574 ASCD VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR .....611
Component Description ......................................... 611
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................... 611
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................ 611
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 612
DTC P1700 CVT CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 613
Description ........................................................... 613DTC P1706 PNP SWITCH ......................................614
Component Description ........................................614
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
.614
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................614
Overall Function Check ........................................614
Wiring Diagram .....................................................615
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................618
DTC P1715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR (PRIMARY
SPEED SENSOR) ...................................................622
Description ............................................................622
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
.622
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................622
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................622
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................623
DTC P1720 VSS ......................................................624
Description ............................................................624
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................624
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................624
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................625
DTC P1805 BRAKE SWITCH .................................626
Description ............................................................626
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
.626
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................626
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................626
Wiring Diagram .....................................................627
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................628
Component Inspection ..........................................630
DTC P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR .........................631
Component Description ........................................631
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
.631
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................631
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................632
Wiring Diagram .....................................................633
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................634
Component Inspection ..........................................637
Removal and Installation ......................................637
DTC P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR .........................638
Component Description ........................................638
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
.638
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................638
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................639
Wiring Diagram .....................................................640
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................641
Component Inspection ..........................................644
Removal and Installation ......................................644
DTC P2135 TP SENSOR ........................................645
Component Description ........................................645
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
.645
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................645
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................646
Wiring Diagram .....................................................647