2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL check engine light

AT-256
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTIONPFP:00000
A/T Fluid CheckECS004VR
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" .
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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

AT-272
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION

5. CHECK LOCK-UP (D4 TO D4 L/U)
Check lock-up (D
4 to D4 L/U).
Specified speed when lock-up occurs. Refer to AT- 5 3 0 , "
VEHICLE SPEED WHEN PERFORMING LOCK-UP"
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Read vehicle speed, throttle opening when lock-up duty
becomes 94%. Refer to AT- 2 4 4 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)" .
Does A/T perform lock-up at the specified speed?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >>

Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.

GO TO AT- 3 11 , "A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up" .

Continue “Road Test”.
6. CHECK HOLD LOCK-UP
Continue Road Test.
When lock-up duty becomes 94%. Refer to AT- 2 4 4 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)" .
Does A/T hold lock-up condition for more than 30 seconds?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >>

Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.

GO TO AT- 3 1 2 , "A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" .

Continue “Road Test”.
7. CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D4 L/U TO D4 )
Release accelerator pedal.
When lock-up duty becomes 4%. Refer to AT- 2 4 4 , "
DATA
MONITOR MODE (A/T)" .
Is lock-up released when accelerator pedal is released?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >>

Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.

GO TO AT- 3 1 4 , "Lock-up Is Not Released" .

Continue “Road Test”.
8. CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D4 TO D3 )
Decelerate vehicle by applying foot brake lightly.
Read gear position and engine speed. Refer to AT- 2 4 4 ,
"DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)" .
Does engine speed return to idle smoothly when A/T is shifted from
D4 to D3 ?
YES >> 1. Stop vehicle.
2. GO TO AT- 2 7 3 , "
Cruise Test — Part 2" .
NO >>

Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.

GO TO AT- 3 1 5 , "Engine Speed Does Not Return To
Idle (Light Braking D4 → D3 )" .

Continue “Road Test”.
SAT957I
SAT958I
SAT959I

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
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[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D4 → D3 )ECS00EBS
SYMPTOM:
Engine speed does not smoothly return to idle when A/T shifts from D
4 to D3 .
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CONSULT-II)" or AT-
246, "Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II" .
Does self-diagnosis show damage to overrun clutch solenoid valve circuit after cruise test?
YES >> Check overrun clutch solenoid valve circuit. Refer to AT- 3 6 2 , "OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID
VA LV E" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR
Check accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. Refer to AT- 3 4 5 ,
"ACCELE RATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR"
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace accelerator pedal position (APP) sen-
sor.
3. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 4 0 4 , "
COMPONENTS" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 2 5 6 , "
FLUID CONDITION
CHECK" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 6.
4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to AT- 4 0 4 , "
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators" .
2. Check the following items:
–Overrun clutch control valve
–Overrun clutch reducing valve
–Overrun clutch solenoid valve
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
PBIB0498E
SAT171B

ALL MODE 4X4 SYSTEM
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4WD MODE SWITCH
AUTO Mode

Electronic control allows optimal distribution of torque to front/rear wheels to match road conditions.

4WD mode makes possible stable driving, with no wheel spin, on snowy roads or other slippery surfaces.

On roads which do not require 4WD, AUTO mode contributes to improved fuel economy by driving in con-
ditions close to front-wheel drive.

Sensor inputs determine the vehicle's turning condition, and tight cornering/braking are controlled by dis-
tributing optimum torque to rear wheels.
LOCK Mode

Front/rear wheel torque distribution is fixed, ensuring stable driving when climbing slopes.

Vehicle will switch automatically to AUTO mode if vehicle speed increases. If vehicle speed then
decreases, the vehicle automatically returns to direct 4-wheel driving conditions.

LOCK mode will change to AUTO mode automatically, when the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 30 km/h
(19 MPH). The LOCK indicator light keeps illuminating.
NOTE:
If there is a significant difference in pressure or wear between tires, full vehicle performance is not available.
LOCK mode may be prohibited, or speeds at which LOCK mode is enabled may be restricted detecting tire
conditions.
2WD Mode
Vehicle is in front-wheel drive.
NOTE:

If front wheels are slipping in 2WD mode, do not switch to AUTO or LOCK. This can cause difficulties for
the system.

Even if the 4WD mode switch is in 2WD mode, the 4WD control unit occasionally automatically change to
AUTO mode depending on the driving condition (For example; Depressing the acceleration firmly). This is
not malfunction. However, 4WD indicator lamp dose not illuminate.
4WD INDICATOR LAMP AND LOCK INDICATOR LAMP
The following is the indications of indicator lamp.
4WD WARNING LAMP
Turns ON when there is a malfunction in 4WD system. It indicates that the vehicle is in fail-safe mode and
change to front-wheel drive or shifting driving force-4WD (Rear-wheels still have some driving torque).
Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF approximately for 1
seconds after the engine starts if system is normal.
4WD Warning Lamp Indication
Condition 4WD indicator lamp LOCK indicator lamp
AUTO mode ON OFF
LOCK mode ON ON
2WD mode OFF OFF
Lamp check Turns ON for approx. 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON.
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Condition 4WD warning lamp
Lamp checkTurns ON when ignition switch is turned ON. Turns OFF
approx. 1 seconds after engine start.
4WD system malfunctionON
Protection function is activated due to heavy load to electric con-
trolled coupling. (4WD system is not malfunctioning and 4WD system
changes to 2WD mode.)Rapid flashing: 2 times/second
(Flashing in approx. 1 minute and then turning OFF.)

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Trouble Diagnosis Chart for SymptomsEDS001VJ
If 4WD warning lamp turns ON, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-30, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
NOTE:

Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode. This is not malfunction.

Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions: LOCK mode, steering
wheel is turned fully to either sides, and accelerator pedal was depressed.Symptom Condition Check item Reference page
4WD indicator lamp and LOCK indicator
lamp do not turn ON for approx. 1 second
when the ignition switch is turned to ON.
(4WD indicator lamp and LOCK indicator
lamp check)Ignition switch: ONCAN communication line
TF-44
Power supply and ground for 4WD con-
trol unit
Unified meter control unit
4WD warning lamp does not turn ON when
the ignition switch is turned to ON.
(4WD warning lamp check)Ignition switch: ONCAN communication line
TF-45
Unified meter control unit
4WD warning lamp does not turn OFF sev-
eral seconds after engine started.Engine runningCAN communication line
TF-46
Power supply and ground for 4WD con-
trol unit
Unified meter control unit
4WD solenoid
4WD actuator relay (integrated in 4WD
control unit)
Wheel sensor
4WD mode cannot be switched after engine
is started.Engine running4WD mode switch
TF-47
CAN communication line
Unified meter control unit
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs
when the vehicle is driven in AUTO mode
and the steering wheel is turned fully to
either side after the engine is started. (See
NOTE.)

While driving

AUTO mode

Steering wheel is
turned fully to either
sidesCAN communication line
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4WD mode switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
4WD solenoid
Mechanical malfunction of electric con-
trolled coupling (clutch sticking etc.)
Vehicle does not enter 4WD mode even
though 4WD warning lamp turned to OFF.Vehicle speed: 10 km/h
(6 MPH) or less4WD solenoid
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Mechanical malfunction of electric con-
trolled coupling (Mechanical engage-
ment of clutch is not possible.)
Vehicle speed: 10 km/h
(6 MPH) or moreOperating condition of parking brake
4WD solenoid
Mechanical malfunction of electric con-
trolled coupling (Mechanical engage-
ment of clutch is not possible.)
While driving, 4WD warning lamp flashes
rapidly. (When flashing in approx. 1 minute
and then turning OFF.)
Rapid flashing: 2 times/second

While driving

AUTO mode and
LOCK modeProtection function is activated due to
heavy load to electric controlled cou-
pling. (4WD system is not malfunction-
ing.)TF-50
While driving, 4WD warning lamp flashes
slowly. (When continuing to flash until turn-
ing ignition switch OFF)
Slow flashing: 1 time/2 seconds
While driving

Vehicle speed: 20 km/h
(12 MPH) or moreTire size is different between front and
rear of vehicle.TF-51

TF-48
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS

4. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT
Check 4WD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-28, "
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check 4WD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
5. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace unified meter control unit assembly. Refer to DI-32, "
Disassembly and Assembly for
Combination Meter" .
Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom Occurs When The Vehicle Is Driven in
AUTO Mode and The Steering Wheel Is Turned Fully to Either Side after The
Engine Is Started
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NOTE:

Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode.
This is not malfunction.

Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions:
LOCK mode, steering wheel is turned fully to either sides, and accelerator pedal was depressed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-30, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
Is the
“CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]” displayed?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line. Refer to LAN-4, "CAN Communication
Unit" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD MODE SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD mode switch system. Refer to TF-40, "
4WD Mode Switch" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis for ECM. Refer to EC-52, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" (QR engine mod-
els with EURO-OBD), EC-513, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" (QR engine models without EURO-
OBD), EC-892, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" (YD engine models with EURO-OBD) or EC-1223,
"Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)" (YD engine models without EURO-OBD).
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 4.

BRC-4
[ABS]
PRECAUTIONS

[ABS]PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
EFS004GW
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Brake SystemEFS004GX

Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT 4”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas such as body. If brake fluid is splashed, wipe it off
and flush area with water immediately.

Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene to clean. They will ruin rubber parts and cause
improper operation.

Using a flare nut torque wrench, securely tighten brake tube
flare nuts.

Brake system is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is
detected, always disassemble the affected part. If a malfunction
is detected, replace part with a new one.

Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect har-
ness connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
or battery negative terminal.

When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.
Precautions for Brake ControlEFS004FV

During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.

Just after starting vehicle after ignition switch ON, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noise may
be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.

When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from cus-
tomer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting
diagnostic servicing. Besides electrical system inspection, check booster operation, brake fluid level, and
oil leaks.

If tyre size and type are used in an improper combination, or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.

If there is a radio, antenna, or antenna lead-in wire (including wiring) near control module, ABS function
may have a malfunction or error.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) Have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Correct and Quick DiagnosisEFS004GC
DIAGNOSIS PRECAUTIONS

Before performing the trouble diagnosis, always read the general information (GI) to confirm the general
precautions. Refer to GI-4, "
General Precautions" .

After completing service, always erase the self-diagnosis results. Refer to BRC-27, "Operation Proce-
dure" .

When inspection of the continuity or voltage between units is performed, check connector terminals for
disconnection, looseness, bend, or collapse. If any non-standard condition is detected, repair or replace
applicable part.

Intermittent errors may be caused by a poor connection in the harness, connector, or terminal. Move har-
nesses, harness connectors, or terminals by hand to make sure all connections are solid and undamaged.

If a circuit tester is used for the check, be careful not to forcibly extend any connector terminal.

While a phenomena like those shown in the following table may occur, this is not malfunction because the
system is working normally.
ON and OFF Timing for ABS Warning Lamp
×: ON –: OFF Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation noiseThis is the sound of the motor operating inside ABS actuator, and there
may be some low sounds while the ABS is operating.
Normal
Just after the engine starts, the motor operating noise may be heard.
This is a normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check
noiseWhen the engine is started, you may barely be able to hear a slight
thudding sound from the engine room, but this sound is made by the
system operation check and is normal.Normal
ABS operation (longer stop-
ping distance)Stopping distance may be longer for vehicles with ABS when the vehicle
drives on rough or snow-covered roads. Use lower speeds when driving
on these kinds of roads.Normal
Condition ABS warning lamp Remarks
Ignition switch OFF – —
For approximately “1” second after igni-
tion switch ON×—
After approximately “1” second after igni-
tion switch ON. (When system is normal)– Turns off 1 second after engine start
ABS error×When there is an ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit error (power or ground error)
EBD error×–