2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL heating

EC-1176
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GLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

Component InspectionEBS011FK
GLOW RELAY
Check continuity between glow relay terminals 3 and 5 under the fol-
lowing conditions.
Operation takes less than 1 second.
GLOW PLUG
1. Remove glow plug connecting plate.
2. Check glow plug resistance.
NOTE:

Do not bump glow plug heating element. If it is bumped,
replace glow plug with a new one.

If glow plug is dropped from a height of 10 cm (3.94 in) or
higher, replace with a new one.

If glow plug installation hole is contaminated with car-
bon, remove it with a reamer or suitable tool.

Hand-tighten glow plug by turning it two or three times,
then tighten using a tool to specified torque.
Removal and InstallationEBS011FL
GLOW PLUG
Refer to EM-152, "GLOW PLUG" .
Conditions Continuity
12V direct current supply between ter-
minals 1 and 2Ye s
No current supply No
PBIB0428E
Resistance: Approximately 0.8 Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]
: 20.1 N-m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
PBIB0429E

DTC P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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On Board Diagnosis LogicEBS01208
Overall Function CheckEBS01209
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:

Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high
pressure fluid escaping from the radiator.

Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-
up pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-1323,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-1323,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON-
SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-1323, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0217Engine over temperature
(Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate properly
(Overheat).

Engine coolant was not added to the system
using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)

Cooling fan

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-1330,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
SEF621W
SEF111X

DTC P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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6. CHECK THERMOSTAT
1. Remove thermostat.
2. Check valve seating condition at normal room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
3. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
4. Check if valve is closed at 5°C (9°F) below valve opening tem-
perature. For details, refer to CO-44, "
THERMOSTAT AND
WATER PIPING" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace thermostat.
7. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-1296, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
8. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-1330, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
>>INSPECTION END Valve opening temperature:
80 - 84 °C (176 - 183 °F)
Valve lift:
More than 10 mm/95 °C (0.39 in/203 °F)
SLC343

EC-1330
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DTC P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE

7. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTORS-1 AND -2
Refer to EC-1331, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace cooling fan relays.
8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-1260, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>>INSPECTION END
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingEBS0120C
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-27, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" . Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1

Blocked radiator

Blocked condenser

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked bumper

Visual No blocking —
2

Coolant mixture
Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture See MA-19, "Engine
Coolant Mixture Ratio" .
3

Coolant level
Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neckSee CO-31, "LEVEL
CHECK" .
4

Radiator cap
Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.59 - 0.98 bar, 0.6 - 1.0
kg/cm
2 , 9 - 14 psi) (Limit)See MA-30, "
CHECKING
RADIATOR CAP" .
ON*
25
Coolant leaks
Visual No leaks See CO-31, "CHECKING
RADIATOR SYSTEM
FOR LEAKS" .
ON*
26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot See CO-44, "THERMO-
STAT AND WATER PIP-
ING" , and CO-34,
"RADIATOR" .
ON*
17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P0217 (EC-1320
).
OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39
Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual No overflow during driving
and idlingSee MA-28, "Changing
Engine Coolant" .
OFF*
410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee CO-31, "LEVEL
CHECK" .
OFF 11

Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)SeeEM-196, "CYLIN-
DER HEAD" .
12

Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSee EM-212, "CYLIN-
DER BLOCK" .

GLOW CONTROL SYSTEM
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GLOW CONTROL SYSTEMPFP:25230
DescriptionEBS0125H
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
When engine coolant temperature is more than approximately 80°C (176°F), the glow relay turns off.
When coolant temperature is lower than approximately 80°C (176°F):

Ignition switch ON
After ignition switch has turned to ON, the glow relay turns ON for a certain period of time in relation to
engine coolant temperature, allowing current to flow through glow plug.

Cranking
The glow relay turns ON, allowing current to flow through glow plug.

Sta rti ng
After engine has started, current continues to flow through glow plug (after-glow mode) for a certain period
in relation to engine coolant temperature.
The glow indicator lamp turns ON for a certain period of time in relation to engine coolant temperature at the
time glow relay is turned ON.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Glow Plug
The glow plug is provided with a ceramic heating element to obtain a
high-temperature resistance. It glows in response to a signal sent
from the ECM, allowing current to flow through the glow plug via the
glow relay.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM Function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor Engine speed
Glow controlGlow lamp
Glow relay
Glow plugs Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
SEF376Y

EC-1464
[YD (WITHOUT EURO-OBD)]
GLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

Component InspectionEBS0125K
GLOW RELAY
Check continuity between glow relay terminals 3 and 5 under the fol-
lowing conditions.
Operation takes less than 1 second.
GLOW PLUG
1. Remove glow plug connecting plate.
2. Check glow plug resistance.
NOTE:

Do not bump glow plug heating element. If it is bumped,
replace glow plug with a new one.

If glow plug is dropped from a height of 10 cm (3.94 in) or
higher, replace with a new one.

If glow plug installation hole is contaminated with car-
bon, remove it with a reamer or suitable tool.

Hand-tighten glow plug by turning it two or three times,
then tighten using a tool to specified torque.
Removal and InstallationEBS0125L
GLOW PLUG
Refer to EM-152, "GLOW PLUG" .
Conditions Continuity
12V direct current supply between ter-
minals 1 and 2Ye s
No current supply No
PBIB0428E
Resistance: Approximately 0.8 Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]
: 20.1 N-m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
PBIB0429E

PRECAUTIONS
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Converter is contaminated with engine coolant containing antifreeze.

Internal failure 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 failure 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.
EURO-OBD SELF-DIAGNOSIS — EURO-OBD —

A/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through
the blinking pattern of the O/D OFF indicator lamp or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Refer to the
table on AT- 4 5 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT TEST MODE" for the indicator used to display each self-
diagnostic result.

The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM mem-
ories.
Always perform the procedure “HOW TO ERASE DTC” on AT- 4 2 , "
HOW TO ERASE DTC" to com-
plete the repair and avoid unnecessary blinking of the MIL.

The following self-diagnostic items can be detected using ECM self-diagnostic results mode* only when
the O/D OFF indicator lamp does not indicate any malfunctions.
–PNP switch
–A/T 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear function
*: For details of EURO-OBD, refer to EC-51, "
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" .

Certain systems and components, especially those related to EURO-OBD, may use a new style
slide-locking type harness connector.
For description and how to disconnect, refer to PG-70, "
HARNESS CONNECTOR" .
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisECS004Q4
When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:

GI-14, "How to Read Wiring Diagrams"

PG-2, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING"
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:

GI-10, "HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSES"

GI-23, "How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident"

AT-64
[EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTIONPFP:00000
A/T Fluid CheckECS004QQ
FLUID LEAKAGE CHECK
1. Clean area suspected of leaking. — for example, mating surface
of converter housing and transmission case.
2. Start engine, apply foot brake, place selector lever in D position
and wait a few minutes.
3. Stop engine.
4. Check for fresh leakage.
FLUID CONDITION CHECK
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Refer to AT- 1 6 , "Checking A/T Fluid" .
SAT767B
SAT288G
Fluid color Suspected problem
Dark or black with burned odor Wear of frictional material
Milky pink Water contamination — Road water
entering through filler tube or breather
Varnished fluid, light to dark brown and
tackyOxidation — Over or under filling, —
Overheating
SAT638A