2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL start

IP-6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES

FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 × 25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll
The following materials, not available through NISSAN Parts Department, can also be used to repair
squeaks and rattles.
UHMW(TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingEIS008NY
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. Cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks to
repair the noise.

SE-6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES

FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 × 25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll
The following materials, not available through NISSAN Parts Department, can also be used to repair
squeaks and rattles.
UHMW(TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingEIS008O2
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. Cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks to
repair the noise.

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LUBRICANT

LUBRICANTPFP:KLG00
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in CompressorEJS000TH
The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compres-
sor when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage occurred. It is important to maintain the
specified amount.
If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:

Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor

Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the test group shown below.
1. CHECK LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Can lubricant return operation be performed?

A/C system works properly.

There is no evidence of a large amount of lubricant leakage.
CAUTION:
If excessive lubricant leakage is noted, do not perform the lubricant return operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS:
1. Start engine, and set the following conditions:
–Test condition
Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
A/C switch: ON
Blower speed: Max. position
Temp. control: Optional [Set so that intake air temperature is 25 to 30°C (77 to 86°F).]
Intake position: Recirculation (REC)
2. Perform lubricant return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> GO TO AT C - 2 5 , "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACE-
MENT" .
NO >> GO TO AT C - 2 5 , "
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACE-
MENT EXCEPT COMPRESSOR" . With gasoline engine
(CWV-615M Compressor)With diesel engine
(DKV-11G Compressor)
Name Nissan A/C System Oil Type S Nissan A/C System Oil Type R
Part number KLH00-PAGS0 KLH00-PAGR0

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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL

TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION ORDER
Auto amp. data is transmitted consecutively to each of the door motors following the form shown in figure
below.
Start:
Initial compulsory signal sent to each of the door motors.
Address:
Data sent from the auto amp. is selected according to data-based decisions made by the air mix door motor,
mode door motor and intake door motor.
If the addresses are identical, the opening angle data and error check signals are received by the door motor
LCUs. The LCUs then make the appropriate error decision. If the opening angle data is usual, door control
begins.
If an error exists, the received data is rejected and corrected data received. Finally, door control is based upon
the corrected opening angle data.
Opening Angle:
Data that shows the indicated door opening angle of each door motor.
Error Check:
Procedure by which sent and received data is checked for errors. Error data is then compiled. The error check
prevents corrupted data from being used by the air mix door motor, mode door motor and intake door motor.
Error data can be related to the following symptoms.

Malfunction electrical frequency

Poor electrical connections

Signal leakage from transmission lines

Signal level fluctuation
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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Stop Signal:
At the end of each transmission, a stop operation, in-operation, or internal malfunction message is delivered to
the auto amp. This completes one data transmission and control cycle.
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
The air mix door is automatically controlled so that in-vehicle temperature is maintained at a predetermined
value by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temperature and amount of sunload.
FAN SPEED CONTROL
Blower speed is automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tempera-
ture, intake temperature, amount of sunload and air mix door position.
With FAN control dial set to AUTO, the blower motor starts to gradually increase air flow volume.
When engine coolant temperature is low, the blower motor operation is delayed to prevent cool air from flow-
ing.
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL
The intake doors are automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tem-
perature, intake temperature, amount of sunload and ON-OFF operation of the compressor.
OUTLET DOOR CONTROL
The outlet door is automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temper-
ature, intake temperature and amount of sunload.
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL
The ECM controls compressor operation using input signals from the throttle position sensor, refrigerant pres-
sure sensor (or dual-pressure switch) and auto amp.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
The self-diagnostic system is built into the auto amp. to quickly locate the cause of symptoms.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00004
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and Accurate RepairEJS004GO
WORK FLOW
SYMPTOM TABLE
*1ATC-65, "Operational Check".
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Symptom Reference Page
A/C system does not come on. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for A/C System.ATC-67, "
Power
Supply and
Ground Circuit for
Auto Amp."
Air outlet does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Mode Door Motor. (LAN)ATC-73, "Mode
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Mode door motor does not operate normally.
Discharge air temperature does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Air Mix Door Motor. (LAN)AT C - 7 6 , "
Air Mix
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Air mix door motor does not operate nor-
mally.
Intake door does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Intake Door Motor. (LAN)AT C - 7 9 , "
Intake
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Intake door motor does not operate normally.
Blower motor operation is malfunctioning.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Blower Motor.AT C - 8 2 , "
Blower
Motor Circuit"Blower motor operation is malfunctioning
under out of starting fan speed control.
Magnet clutch does not engage. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Magnet Clutch.AT C - 8 8 , "
Magnet
Clutch Circuit"
Insufficient cooling Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling.ATC-96, "Insuffi-
cient Cooling"
Insufficient heating Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Heating.ATC-105, "Insuffi-
cient Heating"
Noise Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Noise.ATC-107, "Noise"
Self-diagnosis cannot be performed. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Self-diagnosis.ATC-108, "Self-
diagnosis"

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Self-diagnosis FunctionEJS004GT
DESCRIPTION
The self-diagnostic system diagnoses sensors, door motors, blower motor, etc. by system line.
Self-diagnosis is step-1 to 7. There are two ways of changing method during self-diagnosis.

Switching to self-diagnosis step-1 to 4.
Shifting from usual control to the self-diagnostic system is accomplished by starting the engine (turning
the ignition switch from OFF to ON) and pressing A/C switch for at least 5 seconds. The A/C switch must
be pressed within 10 seconds after starting the engine (ignition switch is turned ON). This system will be
canceled by either pressing intake switch or turning the ignition switch OFF. Shifting from one step to
another is accomplished be means of turning fan control dial, as required.

Switching to self-diagnosis step-5 to 7 (Auxiliary mechanism).
Shifting from usual control to the self-diagnostic system is accomplished by starting the engine (turning
the ignition switch from OFF to ON) and pressing intake switch for at least 5 seconds. The intake switch
must be pressed within 10 seconds after starting the engine (ignition switch is turned ON). This system
will be canceled by either pressing A/C switch or turning the ignition switch OFF. Shifting from one step to
another is accomplished by means of turning fan control dial, as required.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. SET IN SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE (STEP-1 TO 4)
1. Set the fan control dial to OFF position.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Set in self-diagnostic mode as follows. Within 10 seconds after starting engine (ignition switch is turned
ON.), press A/C switch for at least 5 seconds.
CAUTION:
If battery voltage drops below 12V during diagnosis step-3, actuator speed becomes slower and as a
result, the system may generate an error even when operation is usual. To avoid this, start engine
before performing this diagnosis.
>> GO TO 2.
2. STEP-1: LEDS ARE CHECKED
Check intake and A/C switch LEDs illumination.
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Refer to ATC-108, "
Self-diagnosis" .
3. CHECK TO ADVANCE SELF-DIAGNOSIS STEP-2
1. Turn fan control dial to AUTO position.
CAUTION:
When switched to STEP-2, LED of REC position blinks for
approximately 25 seconds.
2. Advance to self-diagnosis STEP-2?
Check A/C switch LED illumination.
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace controller.
4. CHECK TO RETURN SELF-DIAGNOSIS STEP-1
Turn fan control dial to OFF position.
Return to self
-diagnosis STEP-1?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace controller.
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