2004 INFINITI FX35 Door lock control unit

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System DescriptionAKS00BMM
BASE SYSTEM
Refer to Owner's Manual for audio system operating instructions.
Power is supplied at all times

through 15A fuse (No. 32, located in the fuse and fusible link block)

to audio unit terminal 6

to A/C and AV switch terminal 1 and

to display control unit terminal 1 (with navigation system) or display unit terminal 1 (without navigation sys-
tem).
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to audio unit terminal 10

to A/C and AV switch terminal 2 and

to display control unit terminal 10 (with navigation system) or display unit terminal 2 (without navigation
system).
Ground is supplied through the case of the audio unit.
Ground is also supplied

to A/C and AV switch terminal 5

to display control unit terminal 3 and 13 (with navigation system)

to display terminal 1 (with navigation system)

to display unit terminal 6 and 15 (without navigation system)

through body ground M35, M45 and M85

to option connector for satellite radio receiver terminal 10

through body ground B210 and B203.
Audio unit, A/C and audio controller are connected by FPC (Flexible Print Circuit).
A/C and audio controller integrates A/C switches and audio switches.
When A/C and audio controller is pushed to audio switch, it sends audio signal to audio unit.
Then audio signals are supplied

through audio unit terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, and 16

to terminals 1 and 2 of front door speaker LH and RH

to terminals 1 and 2 of rear door speaker LH and RH

to terminals 1 and 2 of instrument speaker LH and RH.
When one of audio steering wheel switch is pushed to volume up, seek up, or mode ON, resistance in steering
switch circuit changes depending on which button is pushed.
When one of audio steering wheel switch is pushed to volume down, seek down, or power ON, resistance in
audio steering wheel switch circuit changes depending on which button is pushed.
BOSE SYSTEM
Refer to Owner's Manual for audio system operating instructions.
Power is supplied at all times

through 15A fuse (No. 32, located in the fuse and fusible link block)

to audio unit terminal 6

to woofer terminal 1

to A/C and AV switch terminal 1 and

to display control unit terminal 1 (with navigation system) or display unit terminal 1 (without navigation sys-
tem),

through 20A fuse [No.17, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to BOSE speaker amp. terminal 1.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to audio unit terminal 10

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INTEGRATED DISPLAY SYSTEM
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SETTING SCREEN

Setting of electric status can be changed by A/C and AV switch. The signal is sent to BCM through display
unit to change vehicle electric system setting.

Display unit is communicating with driver seat control unit.

Pressing “SETTING” switch once cycles display from DISPLAY→LANGUAGE→BEEP SET→SERVICE
ALERT→PERSONALIZED SETTINGS MENU→DISPLAY OFF→DISPLAY.

Using the joystick, setting of each item will become possible.
Adjustable Vehicle Status
NOTE:
Setting in factory shipment is ON.
Setting itemsSetting varia-
tionsInitial
settingOperation
DISPLAY ON/OFF ON It switches displayed/Non-displayed of the screen.
LANGUAGEENGLISH/
FRANCAIS– It switches displayed language.
BEEP SET ON/OFF ONIt selects beep sound ON/OFF during switch operation. How-
ever, even if beep is set OFF, beep for NO OPERATION and
for screen interception are not reset.
SERVICE ALERT ON/OFF OFFIt switches displayed/Non-displayed of alert indication.

When the setting is ON, if engine oil or tire rotation will be
replace distance, alert is displayed.

When the setting is OFF, alert is not displayed.
PERSONALIZED
SETTING MENUSLIDE BACK DR
SEAT ON EXITON/OFF
ON
NoteThe driver’s seat automatically moves back and returns to
the original position for exceptional ease of exit and entry.
(Models with automatic drive positioner.)
LIFT STEERING
WHEEL ON EXITON/OFF
ON
NoteThe steering column automatically tilts up and returns to the
original position for exceptional ease of entry and exit. (Mod-
els with automatic drive positioner.)
REMOTE UNLOCK
DOOR LOGICDR-1ST/ALL DR-1STThis key can switch the unlock doors of the 1st unlocking
operation as follows:

Only the driver side door⇔All the doors
HORN CHIRP WITH
REMOTEON/OFF ONThis key changes the horn chirp mode occurring when press-
ing the LOCK button on the keyfob.
LAMPS FLASH
WITH REMOTEALL/LOCK/
UNLOCK/OFFALLThis key changes the hazard indicator flash mode occurring
when pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
AUTO RE-LOCK
TIME5m/1m/OFF 1mThe length of auto door re-lock time can be set. Select the
“Auto Re-Lock timer” key, then move the joystick to adjust the
time.
AUTO HEADLAMP
SENSITIVITYLEVEL 1/2/3/4LEVEL
2Automatic light illumination can be set as desired. Select the
“Auto Headlamp Sensitivity” key, then move the joystick to
the left (lower) or right (higher).
AUTO HEADLAMP
OFF DELAYOFF/30/45/60/
90/120/150/
180 SEC45 SECThis key can control how long it takes the automatic turn off
timer to extinguish the headlamps in “AUTO” position. Select
the “Auto Headlamp Off Delay” key, then move the joystick to
the left or right to adjust the timer.
SPEED SENSING
WIPER INTERVALON/OFF ONThis key turns on and off the driving speed dependent inter-
mittent wiper function.
CONFIRM RESET
SETTINGSYES/NO NOWhen this key is selected and turned on using the “ENTER”
button, all settings mode by PERSONALIZED SETTINGS will
return to the initial conditions.

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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
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BCM STATUS CONTROL
BCM changes its status depending on the operation status in order to save power consumption.
1. CAN communication status

With ignition switch ON, CAN communicates with other control units normally.

Control by BCM is being operated properly.

When ignition switch is OFF, switching to sleep mode is possible.

Even when ignition switch is OFF, if CAN communication with IPDM E/R and combination meter is
active, CAN communication status is active.
2. Sleep transient status

This status shuts down CAN communication when ignition switch is turned OFF.

It transmits sleep request signal to IPDM E/R and combination meter.

Two seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, CAN communication switches to inac-
tive status.
3. CAN communication inactive status

With ignition switch OFF, CAN communication is not active.

With ignition switch OFF, control performed only by BCM is active.

Three seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, CAN communication switches to
inactive status.
4. Sleep status

BCM is activated with low current consumption mode.

CAN communication is not active.

When CAN communication operation is detected, it switches to CAN communication status.

When a state of the following switches changes, it switches to CAN communication state.
–Key switch
–Hazard switch
–Door lock/unlock switch
–Front door switch (driver side, passenger side)
–Rear door switch (LH, RH)
–Back door opener switch
–Combination switch (passing, lighting switch 1st position, Front fog lamp)
–Key fob (lock/unlock signal)
–Key cylinder switch

When control performed only by BCM is required by switch, it shifts to CAN communication inactive
mode.

Status of combination switch reading function is changed.

BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
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SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM DIRECTLY
NOTE:
Power supply only. No system control.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND IPDM E/R
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND COMBINATION METER
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT
System Reference
Power door lockBL-22, "
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM"
Remote keyless entryBL-56, "REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM"
Power window NOTEGW-15, "POWER WINDOW SYSTEM"
Sunroof NOTERF-10, "SUNROOF"
Room lamp timerLT-157, "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP"
Warning chimeDI-55, "WARNING CHIME"
Rear wiperWW-35, "REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM"
System Reference
Panic alarmBL-56, "
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM"
Theft warningBL-181, "VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM"
IVIS (NATS)BL-206, "IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS)"
Headlamp, tail lamp, auto light system, battery saver control

LT- 7 , "HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -"

LT-38, "DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM"

LT-54, "AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM"
Fog lampLT-77, "FRONT FOG LAMP"
Front wiperWW-4, "FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM"
Rear window defoggerGW-86, "REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER"
System Reference
Warning chimeDI-55, "
WARNING CHIME"
Turn signal and hazard warning lampsLT-89, "TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS"
System Reference
Intelligent KeyBL-84, "
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM"

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BODY, LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEM
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BODY, LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 5
Precautions for Work ................................................ 5
Wiring Diagnosis and Trouble Diagnosis ................. 6
PREPARATION ........................................................... 7
Special Service Tools ............................................... 7
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 7
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ...... 8
Work Flow ................................................................ 8
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 8
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 9
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 9
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 9
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 9
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ..................................... 10
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ......... 10
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................ 10
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................... 10
DOORS ............................................................... 10
TRUNK ................................................................. 11
SUNROOF/HEADLINING .................................... 11
SEATS .................................................................. 11
UNDERHOOD ...................................................... 11
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................ 12
HOOD ....................................................................... 14
Fitting Adjustment .................................................. 14
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 14
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............... 14
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................... 14
Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly .......... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control ..... 16REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Hood Lock Control Inspection ................................ 17
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT .................................. 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
FRONT FENDER ...................................................... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM .............................. 22
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 22
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 23
System Description ................................................. 23
OUTLINE ............................................................. 24
CAN Communication System Description .............. 25
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 25
Schematic (With Intelligent Key) ............................. 26
Wiring Diagram -D/LOCK- (With Intelligent Key) .... 27
FIG. 1 ................................................................... 27
FIG. 2 ................................................................... 28
FIG. 3 ................................................................... 29
FIG. 4 ................................................................... 30
FIG. 5 ................................................................... 31
Schematic (Without Intelligent Key) ........................ 32
Wiring Diagram -D/LOCK- (Without Intelligent Key) ... 33
FIG. 6 ................................................................... 33
FIG. 7 ................................................................... 34
FIG. 8 ................................................................... 35
FIG. 9 ................................................................... 36
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............... 37
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit (With Intelligent Key System) .......................... 37
Work Flow ............................................................... 37
Preliminary Check .................................................. 38
FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK CHECK .................... 38
CONSULT-II Function ............................................. 39
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE .......... 39
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS .................... 40

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Check Door Switch ................................................. 42
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ............................................................. 42
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH .......................... 44
Check Key Switch ................................................... 46
Check Door Lock and Unlock Switch ..................... 48
Check Door Lock Actuator (Driver side) ................. 50
Check Door Lock Actuator (Passenger Side and
Rear LH/RH) ........................................................... 51
Check Fuel Lid Opener Actuator ............................ 52
Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Lock) ....... 53
Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Unlock) .... 54
Check Select Unlock Relay Circuit ......................... 55
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM ..................... 56
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 56
System Description ................................................. 57
INPUTS ............................................................... 57
OPERATED PROCEDURE ................................. 58
CAN Communication System Description .............. 59
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 59
Schematic ............................................................... 60
Wiring Diagram — KEYLES— ................................ 61
FIG. 1 ................................................................... 61
FIG. 2 ................................................................... 62
FIG. 3 ................................................................... 63
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ................ 64
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ........ 65
CONSULT-II Function ............................................. 65
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE .......... 65
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS .................... 66
Work Flow ............................................................... 68
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom .................... 69
Check Key Fob Battery and Function ..................... 71
Check ACC Switch ................................................. 72
Check Door Switch ................................................. 73
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ............................................................. 73
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH .......................... 75
Check Key Switch ................................................... 77
Check IPDM E/R Operation .................................... 78
Check Hazard Function .......................................... 79
Check Horn Function .............................................. 79
Check Headlamp Function ..................................... 79
Check Map Lamp and Ignition Keyhole Illumination
Function .................................................................. 79
ID Code Entry Procedure ....................................... 80
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITH CONSULT-II ........... 80
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITHOUT CONSULT-II .... 82
Key Fob Battery Replacement ................................ 83
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ................................... 84
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 84
System Description ................................................. 86
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION ................................... 86
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTIONS ........ 87
ENGINE STARTUP FUNCTION .......................... 88
WARNING AND ALARM FUNCTION .................. 89
CHANGE SETTINGS FUNCTION ....................... 92
INTELLIGENT KEY REGISTRATION .................. 92STEERING LOCK UNIT REGISTRATION ........... 92
CAN Communication System Description .............. 93
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 93
Schematic ............................................................... 94
Wiring Diagram — I/KEY— ..................................... 96
Terminals and Reference Value for INTELLIGENT
KEY UNIT .............................................................109
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
unit ........................................................................ 111
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM .............. 111
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ......112
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................113
WORK FLOW ....................................................113
CONSULT-II Functions .........................................114
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure .......................114
BASIC OPERATION ..........................................114
CONSULT-II Application Items ..............................115
WORK SUPPORT .............................................115
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .........................115
DATA MONITOR ................................................115
ACTIVE TEST ....................................................116
List of Operation Related Parts .............................117
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart .......................118
ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE INTELLIGENT KEY
ARE NOT OPERATING .....................................118
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTION MAL-
FUNCTION ........................................................118
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION MALFUNCTION .......119
ENGINE START FUNCTION MALFUNCTION ..120
WARNING CHIME FUNCTION MALFUNCTION .120
Check CAN Communication System Inspection ...123
Check Intelligent Key Unit Power Supply and
Ground Circuit .......................................................124
Check Key Switch (Intelligent Key Unit Input) .......124
Check Key Switch (BCM Input) .............................126
Check Ignition Knob Switch ..................................127
Check Door Switch ...............................................128
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ............................................................128
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH .........................129
Check Unlock Sensor ...........................................131
Check Door Request Switch .................................132
Check Intelligent Key Warning Buzzer ..................134
Check Outside Key Antenna .................................135
Check Inside Key Antenna ....................................138
Check Steering Lock Unit ......................................139
Check Stop Lamp Switch ......................................141
Check Detention Switch ........................................142
Check Select Unlock Relay ...................................144
Check Hazard Function ........................................145
Check Horn Function ............................................145
Check Headlamp Function ....................................145
Check IPDM E/R Operation ..................................145
Removal and Installation of Intelligent Key Unit ....146
REMOVAL ..........................................................146
INSTALLATION ..................................................146
Intelligent Key Inspection ......................................147
INTELLIGENT KEY DISASSEMBLY AND

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REMOTE CONTROLLER BATTERY INSPEC-
TION .................................................................. 147
DOOR ..................................................................... 148
Fitting Adjustment ................................................ 148
FRONT DOOR .................................................. 148
REAR DOOR .................................................... 148
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ................................. 149
Removal and Installation of Front Door ................ 149
REMOVAL ......................................................... 149
INSTALLATION ................................................. 150
Removal and Installation of Rear Door ................ 150
REMOVAL ......................................................... 150
INSTALLATION ................................................. 151
Removal and Installation of Door Weathers trip ... 151
REMOVAL ......................................................... 151
INSTALLATION ................................................. 151
FRONT DOOR LOCK ............................................. 152
Removal and Installation ...................................... 152
REMOVAL ......................................................... 152
INSTALLATION ................................................. 154
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 155
DOOR KEY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ................ 155
REAR DOOR LOCK ............................................... 156
Removal and Installation ...................................... 156
REMOVAL ......................................................... 156
INSTALLATION ................................................. 158
BACK DOOR .......................................................... 159
Fitting Adjustment ................................................ 159
VERTICAL/LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUST-
MENT ................................................................ 159
Back Door Assembly ............................................ 159
REMOVAL ......................................................... 159
INSTALLATION ................................................. 160
INSPECTION .................................................... 160
Removal and Installation of Back Door Striker ..... 160
REMOVAL ......................................................... 160
INSTALLATION ................................................. 160
Removal and Installation of Back Door Stay ........ 161
REMOVAL ......................................................... 161
INSTALLATION ................................................. 161
Removal and Installation of Dave Tail Male &
Female ................................................................. 161
REMOVAL ......................................................... 161
Removal and Installation of Back Door Weatherstrip . 162
REMOVAL ......................................................... 162
INSTALLATION ................................................. 162
BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY .......................... 163
Removal and Installation of Back Door Lock & Clo-
sure Assembly ...................................................... 163
REMOVAL ......................................................... 163
INSTALLATION ................................................. 163
INSPECTION .................................................... 163
Removal and Installation of Back Door Opener
Switch ................................................................... 163
REMOVAL ......................................................... 163
INSTALLATION ................................................. 164
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 164
BACK DOOR LOCK & CLOSURE ASSEMBLY . 164BACK DOOR AUTO CLOSURE SYSTEM .............165
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .165
System Description ...............................................165
CLOSE OPERATION ........................................165
NON-OPERATION CONDITION .......................165
OPEN OPERATION ..........................................166
Wiring Diagram — B/CLOS — .............................167
Terminals and Reference Value for Back Door Clo-
sure Control Unit ...................................................169
Work Flow .............................................................170
Preliminary Check ................................................170
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ..................170
Back Door Closure Control Unit Power Supply and
Ground Circuit Check ...........................................171
Half-Latch Switch Check ......................................171
Close Switch Check ..............................................173
Open Switch Check ..............................................174
Back Door Opener Switch Check (With Intelligent
Key) ......................................................................175
Back Door Opener Switch Check (Without Intelli-
gent Key) ..............................................................177
Unlock Sensor Check (Without Intelligent Key) ....179
Closure Motor Check ............................................180
Removal and Installation of Back Door Closer Con-
trol Unit .................................................................180
VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM .181
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .181
System Description ...............................................182
DESCRIPTION ..................................................182
POWER SUPPLY ..............................................183
INITIAL CONDITION TO ACTIVATE THE SYS-
TEM ...................................................................183
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM ALARM OPER-
ATION ................................................................184
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM DEACTIVATION .184
PANIC ALARM OPERATION ............................184
CAN Communication System Description ............185
CAN Communication Unit .....................................185
Schematic .............................................................186
Wiring Diagram -VEHSEC- ...................................187
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM .............192
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R .....192
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure .......................193
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEM ....................194
Trouble Diagnosis .................................................195
WORK FLOW ....................................................195
Preliminary Check ................................................196
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart .......................197
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ........................................198
1 – 1 DOOR SWITCH CHECK ..........................198
1 – 2 HOOD SWITCH CHECK ..........................200
1 – 3 BACK DOOR SWITCH CHECK ...............202
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ........................................204
SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP CHECK ...........204
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ........................................205
FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
CHECK ..............................................................205
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ........................................205
VEHICLE SECURITY HORN ALARM CHECK . 205

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 × 50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
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 found in the kit, 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 place 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 TroubleshootingAIS004LF
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The 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 from
the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.