2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL warning

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-85
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
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BATTERY VOLT
(V )×××Voltage supplied to ESP/TCS/
ABS control unit is displayed.
MOTOR RELAY
(ON/OFF )–××Motor relay signal (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
ACTUATOR RLY
(ON/OFF )–××Actuator relay signal (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
STOP LAMP SW
(ON/OFF)×××Stop lamp switch (ON/OFF) status
is displayed.
PARK BRAKE SW
(ON/OFF)×–×Parking brake switch (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
OFF SW
(ON/OFF)×××ESP OFF switch (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
ABS WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF)–××ABS warning lamp (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
OFF LAMP
(ON/OFF)–××ESP OFF indicator lamp (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
SLIP LAMP
(ON/OFF)–××SLIP indicator lamp (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
FR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF)–××Front LH wheel inlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
FR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF)–××Front LH wheel outlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
RR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF)–××Rear RH wheel inlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
RR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF)–××Rear RH wheel outlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
FR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF)–××Front RH wheel inlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
FR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF)–××Front RH wheel outlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
RR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF)–××Rear LH wheel inlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
RR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF)–××Rear LH wheel outlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
M/R OUTPUT
(ON/OFF)––×Motor relay activation signal (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
FLUID LEV SW
(ON/OFF)×–×Brake fluid level warning switch
(ON/OFF) status is displayed.
SNOW MODE SW
(ON/OFF)––דOFF” is displayed.
BST OPER SIG
(ON/OFF)––דOFF” is displayed.
M MODE SIG
(ON/OFF)––דOFF” is displayed. Data Monitor Item (Unit)Data Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU

BRC-86
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

×: Applicable
–: Not applicable
ACTIVE TEST
CAUTION:

Do not perform active test while driving.

Make sure to completely bleed air from the brake system.

Active test cannot be performed when EBD, ABS, TCS or ESP operation is malfunction.

ABS and brake warning lamps turn on during the active test.
Operation Procedure
1. Connect CONSULT-II and CONVERTER to data link connector and start engine.
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
2. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL) ” on the display screen.
3. Touch “ABS”.
If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-35, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
4. Touch “ACTIVE TEST”.
5. The test item selection screen is displayed.
6. Touch necessary test item.
7. With the “MAIN SIGNALS” display shown in reverse, touch “START”.
8. The “ACTIVE TEST” screen will be displayed, so perform the following test.
NOTE:

When the active test is performed while depressing pedal, the pedal depression amount will change,
but this is normal.

Approximately 10 seconds after the operation is begun, “TEST STOP” will be displayed.

To perform a retest after “TEST STOP” is displayed, touch “BACK” and perform the test from the step 6.
Test Item
Solenoid valve
OD OFF SW
(ON/OFF)––דOFF” is displayed.
EBD SIGNAL
(ON/OFF)––×EBD operation (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
ABS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF)––×ABS operation (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
TCS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF)––×TCS operation (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
VDC SIGNAL
(ON/OFF)––×ESP operation (ON/OFF) status is
displayed. Data Monitor Item (Unit)Data Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU
SFIA1172E

BRC-88
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisEFS005W4
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS

Before performing diagnosis, always read precautions. Refer to BRC-60, "How to Proceed With Diagno-
sis" .

If ESP/TCS/ABS control unit steering angle sensor, steering system parts or suspension system parts
have been replaced, or if alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle
sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-52, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

After diagnosis is finished, be sure to erase memory. Refer to BRC-81, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .

When checking continuity and voltage between units, be sure to check for disconnection, looseness,
bend, or collapse of connector terminals. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace connector termi-
nals.

For intermittent symptoms, possible cause is malfunction in harness, harness connector, or terminals.
Move harness, harness connector, and terminals to check for poor connections.

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

To use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis of ESP/TCS/ABS control unit active tests, or work support,
first stop work, then connect CONSULT-II and select “ABS”.

While self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-II shows malfunction, if CONSULT-II active test is performed,
an engine system malfunction may be indicated. In this case, start engine to resume the normal screen.

ESP/TCS/ABS system electronically controls brake operation and engine output. The following symptoms
may be caused by normal operations:
ON and OFF Timing for ABS Warning Lamp, ESP OFF Indicator Lamp, SLIP Indicator Lamp,
Brake Warning Lamp
×: ON –: OFF Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation noiseThis is noise of motor inside ESP/TCS/ABS control unit. Slight noise
may occur during ESP, TCS, and ABS operation.
Normal
When the vehicle speed goes over 20 km/h (12.5 MPH), motor and
valves operating noise may be heard. It happens only once after ignition
switch is ON. This is a normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check
noiseWhen engine starts, slight “click” noise may be heard from engine room.
This is normal and is part of system operation check.Normal
ESP/TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp blink-
ing)TCS may activate momentarily if wheel speed changes when driving
over location where friction coefficient varies, when downshifting, or
when fully depressing accelerator pedal.Normal
Cancel the ESP/TCS
function for the
inspection on a chas-
sis dynamometer. When checking speed meter etc. with a 2-wheel-drive chassis dyna-
mometer, vehicle speed is not increased by pressing down on the accel-
erator.
ABS operation (Longer stop-
ping distance)On roads with low friction coefficients, such as snowy roads or gravel
roads, vehicles with ABS may require a longer stopping distance. There-
fore, when driving on such roads, avoid overconfidence and keep speed
sufficiently low.Normal
Insufficient feeling of accel-
erationDepending on road conditions, driver may feel that feeling of accelera-
tion is insufficient. This is because traction control, which controls
engine and brakes to achieve optimal traction, has the highest priority
(for safety). As a result, there may be times when acceleration is slightly
less than usual for the same accelerator pedal operation.Normal
ConditionABS warning
lampESP OFF indi-
cator lampSLIP indicator
lampBrake warning
lamp [Note 1]Remarks
Ignition SW OFF. – – – – –
Approx. 2 seconds after igni-
tion switch is turned ON.×××× [Note 2] –
Approx. 2 seconds later after
ignition switch ON.–––× [Note 2]Go out 2 seconds after
ignition switch is turned
ON.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-89
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
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NOTE:
1. Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of operating parking brake (switch turned ON) or of actuating
brake fluid level switch (brake fluid is insufficient).
2. After starting engine, turn off.
Basic InspectionEFS005W5
BASIC INSPECTION 1 BRAKE FLUID AMOUNT, LEAKS, AND BRAKE PADS INSPECTION
1. Check fluid level in the brake reservoir tank. If fluid level is low, refill brake fluid.
2. Check brake piping and around ESP actuator for leaks. If there is leaking or oozing fluid, check the follow-
ing items.

If ESP actuator connection is loose, tighten piping to the specified torque and re-perform the leak
inspection to make sure there are no leaks.

If there is damage to the connection flare nut or ESP actuator screw, replace the damaged part and re-
perform the leak inspection to make sure there are no leaks.

When there is fluid leaking or oozing from a part other than ESP actuator connection, if fluid is just ooz-
ing out, use a clean cloth to wipe off the oozing fluid and re-check for leaks. If fluid is still oozing out,
replace the damaged part.
CAUTION:
ESP actuator body cannot be disassembled.
3. Check brake pad degree of wear. Refer to BR-27, "
PAD THICKNESS" in “Front Disc Brake” and BR-32,
"PAD WEAR INSPECTION" in “Rear Disc Brake”
BASIC INSPECTION 2 POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPECTION
Make sure battery positive cable, negative cable and ground connection are not loose. If looseness is
detected, tighten the cables. In addition, check the battery voltage to make sure it has not dropped and alter-
nator is normal.
ESP OFF SW is turned ON.
(ESP/TCS function is OFF.)–×–– –
ESP/TCS/ABS malfunction.×××–There is an ESP/TCS/
ABS control unit mal-
function. (Power,
ground or system mal-
function)
When ESP/TCS is not func-
tioning normally.–××––
EBD malfunction.××××– ConditionABS warning
lampESP OFF indi-
cator lampSLIP indicator
lampBrake warning
lamp [Note 1]Remarks

BRC-90
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

BASIC INSPECTION 3 ABS WARNING LAMP, ESP OFF INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR
LAMP AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP INSPECTION
1. Make sure ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp (when ESP OFF switch is OFF), and SLIP indica-
tor lamp turns on approximately 2 second, and brake warning lamp turns on when ignition switch is turned
ON. If they do not, check ESP OFF indicator lamp and then ESP OFF switch. Refer to BRC-109, "
ESP
OFF SWITCH" . Check CAN communications. Refer to “CAN Communication Inspection”. If there are no
malfunctions with ESP OFF switch and CAN communication system, check combination meter. Refer to
DI-4, "
COMBINATION METERS" .
2. Make sure ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp turn off approximately 2 sec-
ond after turn ignition switch ON, and brake warning lamp turns off after engine starts. If lamps do not turn
off, perform self-diagnosis.
3. With engine running, make sure ESP OFF indicator lamp turns on and off when ESP OFF switch is turned
ON and OFF. If indicator lamp status does not correspond to switch operation, check the ESP OFF switch
system. Refer to BRC-109, "
ESP OFF SWITCH" .
4. Make sure ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off 2 seconds after
engine is started. If ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp have not turned
off 10 seconds after engine has been started, perform self-diagnosis of ESP/TCS/ABS control unit.
5. After performing the self-diagnosis, be sure to erase the diagnostic memory. Refer to BRC-28, "
SELF-
DIAGNOSIS" .
CAUTION:
Brake warning lamp turns on when parking brake is operated (switch on) and brake fluid level
switch is activated (leak of brake fluid).

BRC-108
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

2. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT CHECK 2
Turn ignition switch OFF, and ON to erase the self-diagnosis results. And perform the ESP/TCS/ABS control
unit self-diagnosis again.
Is the same self-diagnosis item indicated again?
YES >> After replacing spiral cable (with the steering angle sensor), perform the neutral position adjust-
ment. Then conduct the self-diagnosis again.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Inspection 14 Brake Fluid Level of Reservoir Tank, Communication Circuit
between ESP/TCS/ABS Control Unit and Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT CHECK 1
Check the self-diagnostic results.
Does the brake warning lamp turn on?
YES >> Check the pad for wear. Check the brake fluid for leakage.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT CHECK 2
1. Disconnect connectors for the brake fluid level switch and ESP/TCS/ABS control unit.
2. Securely connect connectors. Perform the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.
Is the same self-diagnosis item indicated again?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Poor connection of connector. Repair or replace the poorly connected connector.
3. CIRCUIT CHECK BETWEEN BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH AND ESP/TCS/ABS CON-
TROL UNIT
1. Disconnect connectors for brake fluid level switch and ESP/
TCS/ABS control unit.
2. Check for the continuity between the brake fluid level switch and the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit.
Is inspection result OK?
YES >> Perform the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.
NO >> Repair or replace the disconnected harness.
Self-diagnostic results
BR FLUID LEVER LOW
SFIA2196E
ESP/TCS/ABS control unit
(harness connector E122)Brake fluid level switch
(harness connector E19)Continuity
40 (Y/B) 1 (Y/B) Yes

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-113
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
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4. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure that the warning lamp turns off approximately 2 second after the key switch is turned on or when
driving.
OK or NG
OK >> Normal
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-81, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
Symptom 2: Unexpected Pedal ReactionEFS005WN
1. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Check brake pedal stroke. Refer to BR-6, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Adjustment" .
Is the stroke too large?
YES >>
Bleed air from the brake piping. Refer to BR-9, "Bleeding Brake System" .

Check brake pedal, brake booster, and master cylinder for mount play, looseness, brake sys-
tem fluid leakage, etc. Repair if necessary. Refer to Brake pedal: BR-6, "
BRAKE PEDAL" ,
brake booster and master cylinder: BR-23, "
BRAKE BOOSTER" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. PERFORMANCE CHECK
Disconnect ESP/TCS/ABS control unit connector to deactivate ABS. Check if braking force is normal in this
condition. Connect connector after inspection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3. Wheel Sensor Inspection in Refer to BRC-91, "Inspection 1 Wheel Sensor System" .
NG >> Check brake system.
Symptom 3: Longer Stopping DistanceEFS005WO
CAUTION:
The stopping distance on slippery road surfaces might be longer with the ABS operating than when
the ABS is not operating.
1. PERFORMANCE CHECK
Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect ESP/TCS/ABS control unit connector to deactivate ABS. In this condi-
tion, check stopping distance. After inspection, connect connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO BRC-112, "Symptom 1: ABS Works Frequently" .
NG >>

Bleed air from the brake piping. Refer to BR-9, "Bleeding Brake System" .

Check brake system.
Symptom 4: ABS Does Not WorkEFS005WP
CAUTION:
ABS does not operate when speed is 10 km/h or lower.
1. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure that the warning lamp turns off approximately 2 second after the key switch is turned on or when
driving.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3. Check wheel sensor and sensor rotor in Refer to BRC-91, "Inspection 1 Wheel Sensor
System" .
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-81, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
Symptom 5: Pedal Vibration and ABS Operation NoiseEFS005WQ
CAUTION:
Under the following conditions, ABS is activated and vibration is felt when brake pedal is lightly
depressed (just place a foot on it). However, this is normal.

BRC-114
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS


When shifting gears

When driving on slippery road

During cornering at high speed

When passing over bumps or grooves (Approx. 50 mm or more)

When pulling away just after starting engine (Approx. 10 km/h or more)
1. SYMPTOM CHECK 1
Check if pedal vibration or operation sounds occur when the engine is started.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-81, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
2. SYMPTOM CHECK 2
Check symptoms when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) Switches are operated.
Do symptoms occur?
YES >> Check if there is a radio, antenna, antenna lead wire, or wiring close to the control unit. If there is,
move it farther away.
NG >> GO TO 3. Check wheel sensor and sensor rotor in Refer to BRC-91, "
Inspection 1 Wheel Sensor
System" .
Symptom 6: ESP OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not IlluminateEFS005WR
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. ESP OFF INDICATOR LAMP INSPECTION
Disconnect ESP/TCS/ABS control unit connector.
Does ABS warning lamp and ESP OFF indicator lamp illuminate?
YES >> ESP/TCS/ABS control unit malfunction. Repair or replace the control unit.
NO >> Combination meter system malfunction. Check the combination meter.
Symptom 7: SLIP Indicator Lamp Does Not IlluminateEFS005WS
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. SLIP INDICATOR LAMP CONNECTOR INSPECTION
Check connectors for ESP/TCS/ABS control unit and meter vehicle-side harness.
Is inspection result OK?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the disconnected connector.
2. SLIP INDICATOR LAMP POWER CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Disconnect the meter connector. Check that the voltage between the
vehicle-side harness terminal and body ground is battery voltage
(Approx. 12V).
Is inspection result OK?
YES >> GO TO Refer to BRC-109, "Inspection 15 CAN Commu-
nication Circuit, ESP/TCS/ABS Control Unit and Steer-
ing Angle Sensor" .
NO >>

Fuse inspection

Inspection for harness and connectors between fuse
block and meter

Check the power supply circuit (battery and ignition
switch circuit).SFIA2207E