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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 fol-
lowing 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 TroubleshootingAIS003A1
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 (J43980) to repair the noise.
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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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4. CHECK BCM OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect BCM connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between BCM connector M4 terminal 53, 54 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check condition of harness and connector.
NG >> Replace BCM.
Front Power Window Switch (Passenger Side) Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit Check
AIS004QG
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between front power window switch (passenger side)
connector D36 terminal 10 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front power window switch (passenger side) connector.
3. Check continuity between front power window switch (passen- ger side) connector D36 terminal 11 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Front power window switch (passenger side) power sup- ply and ground circuit are OK.
NG >> Repair or replace harness. 53 (Y/B) – Ground : Battery voltage
54 (W) – Ground : Battery voltage
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10 (W) – Ground : Battery voltage
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11 (B) – Ground : Continuity should exist.
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3. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 54 and front power window switch (passenger side) connector D36 ter-
minal 10.
3. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 54 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check condition of harness and connector.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
Rear Power Window Switch (LH or RH) Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check
/ With Front and Rear Power Window Anti-pinch System
AIS004QH
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY
Check voltage between front power window switch (LH or RH) con-
nector D58 (LH), D78 (RH) terminal 10 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect rear power window switch (LH or RH) connector.
3. Check continuity between rear power window switch (LH or RH) connector D58 (LH), D78 (RH) terminal 11 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Rear power window switch (LH or RH) power supply and ground circuit are OK. Refer to symptom chart.
NG >> Repair or replace harness. 54 (W) – 10 (W) : Continuity should exist.
54 (W) – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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10 (W) – Ground : Battery voltage
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11 (B) – Ground : Continuity should exist.
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3. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM and rear power window switch (LH or RH) connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 54 and rear power window switch (LH or RH) connector D58 (LH), D78
(RH) terminal 10.
4. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 54 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check condition of harness and connector.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
Front Power Window Motor (Driver Side) Circuit CheckAIS004QI
1. CHECK POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between power window main switch connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace power window main switch.
2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect power window main switch and front power window motor (driver side) connector.
3. Check continuity between power window main switch connector D6 terminal 8, 11 and front power window motor (driver side)
connector D8 terminal 1, 2.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace front power window motor (driver side).
NG >> Repair or replace harness. 54 (W) – 10 (W) : Continuity should exist.
54 (W) – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Connector Terminals (Wire color)
Window condition Voltage [V]
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
D6 8 (L)
Ground UP Battery voltage
DOWN 0
11 ( B ) UP 0
DOWN Battery voltage
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8 (L) – 2 (L) : Continuity should exist.
11 (B) – 1 (B) : Continuity should exist.
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Front Power Window Motor (Passenger Side) Circuit CheckAIS004QJ
1. CHECK FRONT POWER WINDOW SWITCH (PASSENGER SIDE) OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between front power window switch (passenger side) connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace front power window switch (passenger side).
2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front power window switch (passenger side) and front power window motor (passenger side) connector.
3. Check continuity between front power window switch (passen- ger side) connector D36 terminals 8, 9 and front power window
motor (passenger side) connector D38 terminals 1, 2.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace front power window motor (passenger side).
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
Rear Power Window Motor (LH) Circuit Check / With Front Anti-Pinch Power
Window System
AIS004QK
1. CHECK POWER WINDOW SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between rear power window switch (LH) connec- tor and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
Connector Terminals (Wire color)
Window condition Voltage [V]
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
D36 8 (L)
Ground UP Battery voltage
DOWN 0
9 (G) UP 0
DOWN Battery voltage
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8 (L) – 2 (L) : Continuity should exist.
9 (G) – 1 (G) : Continuity should exist.
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Connector Terminals (Wire color)
Window condition Voltage [V]
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
D55 4 (L)
Ground UP 0
DOWN Battery voltage
5 (G) UP Battery voltage
DOWN 0
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2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 1
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect rear power window switch (LH) and rear power window motor (LH) connector.
3. Check continuity between rear power window switch (LH) con- nector D55 terminal 4, 5 and rear power window motor (LH) con-
nector D56 terminal 1, 2.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace rear power window motor (LH).
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH POWER SUPPLY
1. Connect rear power window switch (LH) connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between rear power window switch (LH) connec- tor D55 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 2
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM and rear power window switch (LH) connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 53 and rear power window switch (LH) connector D55 terminal 1.
4. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 53 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check condition of harness and connector.
NG >> Repair or replace harness. 4 (L) – 1 (L) : Continuity should exist.
5 (G) – 2 (G) : Continuity should exist.
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1 (BR) – Ground : Battery voltage
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53 (Y/B) – 1 (BR) : Continuity should exist.
53 (Y/B) – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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5. CHECK REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect rear power window switch connector.
3. Rear power window switch (LH) operate, check continuity between rear power window switch terminal 1, 2, 3 and 4, 5.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace rear power window switch (LH).
6. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 3
1. Disconnect power window main switch connector.
2. Check continuity between power window main switch connector D6 terminal 1, 3 and rear power window switch (LH) terminal 2,
3.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
7. CHECK POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect power window main switch connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Rear LH switch in power window main switch is operated, check voltage between power window main switch connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check condition of harness and connector.
NG >> Replace power window main switch.
Terminals Window condition Continuity
15UP
Ye s
14DOWN
2 5 No operation
3 4 No operation
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1 (Y) – 2 (Y) : Continuity should exist.
3 (R) – 3 (R) : Continuity should exist.
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Connector Terminals (Wire color)
Window condition Voltage [V]
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
D6 1 (Y)
Ground UP Battery voltage
DOWN 0
3 (R) UP 0
DOWN Battery voltage
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