2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL check

BRC-44
[ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

Symptom 2: Unexpected Pedal ReactionEFS004HK
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-7, "
Components" , brake
booster and master cylinder: BR-23, "
Removal and Installation" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. PERFORMANCE CHECK
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (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 BRC-43, "Symptom 1: ABS Works Frequently" .
NG >> Check brake system.
Symptom 3: Longer Stopping DistanceEFS004HL
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 ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector to deactivate ABS.
In this condition, check stopping distance. After inspection, connect connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO BRC-43, "Symptom 1: ABS Works Frequently" .
NG >>

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

Check brake system.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-45
[ABS]
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Symptom 4: ABS Does Not WorkEFS004HM
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 1 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 BRC-43, "Symptom 1: ABS Works Frequently"
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NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-28, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
Symptom 5: Pedal Vibration and ABS Operation NoiseEFS004HN
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.

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-28, "
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 BRC-43, "
Symptom 1: ABS Works Frequently"
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BRC-46
[ABS]
WHEEL SENSORS

WHEEL SENSORSPFP:47910
Removal and InstallationEFS004GR
REMOVAL
Pay attention to the following when removing sensor.
CAUTION:

As much as possible, avoid rotating sensor when removing it. Pull sensors out without pulling on
sensor harness.

Take care to avoid damaging sensor edges or rotor teeth. Remove wheel sensor first before
removing front or rear wheel hub. This is to avoid damage to sensor wiring and loss of sensor
function.
INSTALLATION
Pay attention to the following when installing sensor. Tighten installation bolts to specified torques.

When installing, check that there is no foreign material such as iron chips on pick-up and mounting hole of
the sensor. Check that no foreign material has been caught in the sensor rotor. Remove any foreign mate-
rial and clean the mount.

When installing front sensor, be sure to press rubber grommets in until they lock at the three locations
shown in the figure (2 at strut and 1 at body panel). When installed, harness must not be twisted.
SFIA1100E

BRC-50
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
PRECAUTIONS

[ESP/TCS/ABS]PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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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 SystemEFS0019O

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

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed
on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of hydraulic system.

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

When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.

Before working, turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the
connectors for the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit and control unit or
the battery negative terminal.

Burnish the brake pad contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a
soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-31, "
BRAKE
BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
WARNING:
Clean brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize risk of health hazard from powder caused
by friction.
Precautions for Brake ControlEFS0019P

During the ESP/TCS/ABS operation, the brake pedal vibrates lightly and its mechanical noise may be
heard. This is a normal condition.

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

The stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when the vehicle drives on rough,
gravel, or snowy (fresh deep snow) road.

If a malfunction is indicated by the ABS warning lamp, or other warning lamps, collect the necessary infor-
mation from the customer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and find out the possible
causes before starting the service. Besides the electrical system inspection, check the booster operation,
brake fluid level, and oil leaks.

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

If there is a radio, antenna, or antenna lead-in wire (including wiring) near the control unit, the ESP/TCS/
ABS function may have a malfunction.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check harnesses for pinches, open,
and improper wiring.
SBR820BA

BRC-54
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3. During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
CAUTION:

During TCS operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and the mechanical noise may be
heard. This is a normal condition.

Depending on road circumstances, a driver may have a sluggish feel. This is not malfunction,
because the optimum traction has the highest priority by TCS operation.

When the vehicle is passing through a road where the surface friction coefficient varies, down-
shifting or depressing the accelerator pedal fully may activate TCS temporarily.
ABS FunctionEFS0019U
1. In cases of braking suddenly or braking on slippery road (ice road), ABS functions prevent wheels from
lock, improve the stability in sudden braking, and make efficient avoidance of obstacles with steering
manipulation by detecting wheel speed and controlling brake fluid pressure.
2. EBD is integrated in ESP/TCS/ABS system.
CAUTION:

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

When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or the motor operating
noise may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of the operation check.

The stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on
rough, gravel, or snowy (fresh deep snow) road.
EBD FunctionEFS004HO

Electronic Brake Distributor is a function that detects subtle slippages between front and rear wheels dur-
ing braking, and it improves handling stability by electronically controlling the brake fluid pressure which
results in reduced rear wheel slippage.

In case of electrical system break down, the fail-safe function is activated, EBD and ABS becomes inoper-
ative, and ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are turned on.

Electrical System Diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
Fail-Safe FunctionEFS004HP
ESP/ TCS SYSTEM
In case of throttle control system trouble, ESP OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are turned on, and
the condition of vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without ESP/TCS equipment. In case of trou-
ble to the throttle control system, the ABS control continues to operate normally without ESP/TCS control.
CAUTION:
If the fail-safe function is activated, then perform the self- diagnosis for ESP/TCS/ABS control system.
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In case of electrical malfunctions with the ABS, ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indica-
tor lamp will turn on. In case of electrical malfunctions with the EBD, brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp,
ESP OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the ESP/ TCS/ABS become one
of the following conditions of the fail-safe function.
1. For ABS trouble, only the EBD is activated and the condition of vehicle is the same condition of vehicles
without ESP/TCS/ABS equipment.
2. For EBD trouble, the EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the
condition of vehicles without ESP/TCS/ABS, EBD equipment.
NOTE:
In condition 1 described above, an ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition
because a self-diagnosis for “Ignition switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.

BRC-60
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00004
How to Proceed With DiagnosisEFS005VY
BASIC CONCEPT

Most important point to perform diagnosis is to understand systems (control and mechanism) in vehicle
thoroughly.

It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspec-
tion.
First of all, reproduce symptom, and understand it fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases,
it will be necessary to check symptom by driving vehicle with
customer.
NOTE:
Customers are not professionals. Do not assume “maybe cus-
tomer means...” or “maybe customer mentioned this symptom”.

It is essential to check symptoms right from beginning in order to
repair a malfunction completely.
For an intermittent malfunction, it is important to reproduce
symptom based on interview with customer and past examples.
Do not perform inspection on ad hoc basis. Most intermittent
malfunctions are caused by poor contacts. In this case, it will be
effective to shake suspected harness or connector by hand.
When repairs are performed without any symptom check, no
one can judge if malfunction has actually been eliminated.

After diagnosis, make sure to carry out “erase memory”. Refer to
BRC-28, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .

For an intermittent malfunction, move harness or harness con-
nector by hand to check poor contact or false open circuit.

Always read “GI General Information” to confirm general precautions. Refer to GI-4, "General Precau-
tions" .
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-77
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardEFS005W2
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The displayed item is the data calculated by the control unit, so it may indicate a normal value even if
an output circuit (harness) is open or shorted.
Data monitor item ContentsData monitor
(Reference) Check items
for malfunction
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSORWheel speed Vehicle stopped 0 [km/h]
Wheel sensor circuit
During driving (Note 1)Almost in accor-
dance with the
speedometer dis-
play (within ±10%)
ACCEL POS SIGOpen/close condition
of throttle valve (linked
with accelerator pedal)Accelerator pedal not
depressed (ignition switch is
ON)0%Control unit communica-
tion circuit between the
ESP/TCS/ABS control
unit and ECM Accelerator pedal depressed
(ignition switch is ON)0 – 100%
ENG RPMWith the engine run-
ningWith the engine stopped 0rpm
Engine speed signal cir-
cuit
Engine runningAlmost in accor-
dance with
tachometer display
STR ANGLE SIGSteering wheel angle
detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead condition Approx. 0 °
Steering angle sensor
and circuit
Steering – 720 to 720°
YAW RATE SENYaw rate detected by
yaw rate sensorVehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/s
Yaw rate sensor and cir-
cuit
During driving – 70 to 70d/s
SIDE G-SENSORTransverse accelera-
tion detected by side G
sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2
Side G sensor and circuit
During driving
– 24.3 to 24.1m/s2
PRESS SENSORBrake fluid pressure
detected by pressure
sensorWith the ignition switch
turned ON and brake pedal
released.Approx. 0 bar
Pressure sensor and cir-
cuit
With the ignition switch
turned ON and brake pedal
depressed.– 40 to 300bar
BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage sup-
plied to the ESP/TCS/
ABS control unitIgnition switch ON 10 – 16VESP/TCS/ABS control
unit power supply circuit
and ground circuit
MOTOR RELAYMotor relay
ON/OFF conditionABS not activated. OFF
Motor relay and circuit
ABS activated. ON
ACTUATOR RLYActuator relay
ON/OFF conditionIgnition ON and Vehicle
stopped.OFF
Actuator relay and circuit
Engine running and Vehicle
stopped.ON
STOP LAMP SWOperating status of
brake pedalDepress brake pedal. ON
Stop lamp switch circuit
Release the brake pedal. OFF
PARK BRAKE SW Parking brake statusParking brake activated ON
Parking brake switch cir-
cuit
Parking brake not activated OFF

BRC-78
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

OFF SWESP OFF SW
ON/OFF conditionESP OFF switch ON
(When ESP OFF indicator
lamp is ON.)ON
ESP OFF switch circuit
ESP OFF switch OFF
(When ESP OFF indicator
lamp is OFF.)OFF
ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp sta-
tus (Note 2)When ABS warning lamp is
ON.ON
ABS warning lamp circuit
When ABS warning lamp is
OFF.OFF
OFF LAMPESP OFF indicator
lamp status (Note 3)When ESP OFF indicator
lamp is ON.ON
ESP OFF indicator lamp
circuit
When ESP OFF indicator
lamp is OFF.OFF
SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp
status (Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp is
ONON
SLIP indicator lamp cir-
cuit
When SLIP indicator lamp is
OFF.OFF
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOLSolenoid valve opera-
tionActuator (solenoid valve) is
active (“Active Test ”with CON-
SULT-II) or actuator relay is
inactive (in fail-safe mode).ON
Solenoid valve and cir-
cuit
When the actuator (solenoid
valve) is not active and actua-
tor relay is active (ignition
switch ON).OFF
USV [FR-RL]
USV [FL-RR]
HSV [FR-RL]
HSV [FL-RR]ESP switch-over sole-
noid valve statusWhen the actuator (switch-
over solenoid valve) is active
(“Active test” with CONSULT-
II) or the actuator relay is inac-
tive (when fail-safe mode).ON
Switch-over solenoid
valve and circuit
When the actuator (switch-
over solenoid valve) is inactive
or the actuator relay is active
(ignition switch ON).OFF
V/R OUTPUTActuator relay acti-
vated
(ON/OFF)When the actuator relay is
active (the engine is running).ON
Actuator relay and circuit When the actuator relay is not
active (before the engine get
started and in the fail-safe
mode).OFF
M/R OUTPUTActuator motor and
motor relay status (ON/
OFF)When the actuator motor and
motor relay are active (“Active
test” with CONSULT-II).ON
Actuator motor, motor
relay, and circuit
When the actuator motor and
motor relay are inactive.OFF
FLUID LEV SWBrake fluid level warn-
ing switch status.When brake fluid level warning
switch is ON.ON
Brake fluid level warning
switch, brake warning
lamp and circuit. When brake fluid lever warning
switch is OFF.OFF
EBD FAIL SIG
ABS FAIL SIG
TCS FAIL SIG
VDC FAIL SIGSystem fail signal sta-
tusMalfunctions condition
(When system failed)OFFEBD system
ABS system
TCS system
ESP system Data monitor item ContentsData monitor
(Reference) Check items
for malfunction
ConditionReference value in
normal operation