2006 INFINITI FX35 lock

BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) BCS-15
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Removal and Installation of BCMNKS00344
REMOVAL
1. Remove the dash side finisher (LH). Refer to EI-37, "BODY
SIDE TRIM" .
2. Disconnect BCM connector.
3. Remove bracket mounting screws (3) to remove BCM and fuse block with bracket.
4. Raise the pawl of fuse block and remove bracket from fuse block to remove BCM.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When replacing BCM perform initialization of NATS system and registration of all NATS ignition key IDs.
SKIA4964E
SKIA4965E

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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
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 6
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 6
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS . ..... 7
Work Flow ........................................................... ..... 7
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ................................ ..... 7
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE .. ..... 8
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ...... ..... 8
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ................................................. ..... 8
REPAIR THE CAUSE ...................................... ..... 8
CONFIRM THE REPAIR .................................. ..... 9
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ...... ..... 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................... ..... 9
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................ ..... 9
DOORS ............................................................ ..... 9
TRUNK ............................................................. ... 10
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ................................ ... 10
SEATS .............................................................. ... 10
UNDERHOOD .................................................. ... 10
Diagnostic Worksheet ......................................... .... 11
HOOD .................................................................... ... 13
Fitting Adjustment ............................................... ... 13
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT ................................................. ... 13
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............ ... 13
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................ ... 13
Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly ....... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control .. ... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15 INSTALLATION ................................................
... 16
Hood Lock Control Inspection ............................. ... 16
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT ............................... ... 18
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
FRONT FENDER ................................................... ... 20
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 20
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM ........................... ... 21
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 21
System Description .............................................. ... 22
OUTLINE .......................................................... ... 23
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 24
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 24
Schematic/With Intelligent Key ............................ ... 25
Wiring Diagram — D/LOCK —/With Intelligent Key ... 26
Schematic/Without Intelligent Key ....................... ... 31
Wiring Diagram — D/LOCK —/Without Intelligent
Key ...................................................................... ... 32
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............ ... 36
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit (With Intelligent Key System) ....................... ... 36
Work Flow ............................................................ ... 37
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .............................. ... 37
CONSULT-II START PROCEDURE ................. ... 37
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS ................. ... 37
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. ... 38
Check BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit ... ... 39
Check Door Switch .............................................. ... 40
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) .......................................................... ... 40
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH ....................... ... 42
Check Key Switch ................................................ ... 44
Check Door Lock and Unlock Switch .................. ... 46
Check Door Lock Actuator (Driver Side) ............. ... 48
Check Door Lock Actuator (Passenger Side and
Rear LH/RH) ........................................................ ... 49
Check Fuel Lid Lock Actuator .............................. ... 50

BL-2Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45 Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Lock) ....
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Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Unlock) . ... 52
Check Select Unlock Relay Circuit ...................... ... 53
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM .................. ... 54
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 54
System Description .............................................. ... 55
INPUTS ............................................................ ... 55
OPERATED PROCEDURE .............................. ... 56
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 57
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 57
Schematic ............................................................ ... 58
Wiring Diagram — KEYLES — ............................ ... 59
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............. ... 62
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ..... ... 63
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... ... 64
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ....... ... 64
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS ................. ... 64
Work Flow ............................................................ ... 66
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. ... 67
Check Key Fob Battery and Function .................. ... 69
Check ACC Switch .............................................. ... 70
Check Door Switch .............................................. ... 71
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) .......................................................... ... 71
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH ....................... ... 73
Check Key Switch ................................................ ... 75
Check Remote Keyless Entry Receiver ............... ... 76
Check IPDM E/R Operation ................................. ... 79
Check Hazard Warning Lamp Function ............... ... 80
Check Horn Function ........................................... ... 80
Check Headlamp Function .................................. ... 80
Check Map Lamp and Ignition Keyhole Illumination
Function ............................................................... ... 80
ID Code Entry Procedure .................................... ... 81
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITH CONSULT-II ........ ... 81
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITHOUT CONSULT-II . ... 83
Removal and Installation of Remote keyless Entry
receiver ................................................................ ... 84
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 84
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 84
Key Fob Battery Replacement ............................. ... 85
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ................................ ... 86
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 86
System Description .............................................. ... 88
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION ................................ ... 88
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTIONS ..... ... 89
ENGINE STARTUP FUNCTION ....................... ... 90
WARNING AND ALARM FUNCTION ............... ... 91
CHANGE SETTINGS FUNCTION .................... ... 94
INTELLIGENT KEY REGISTRATION ............... ... 94
STEERING LOCK UNIT REGISTRATION ....... ... 94
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 95
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 95
Schematic ............................................................ ... 96
Wiring Diagram — I/KEY — ................................ ... 98
Terminals and Reference Value for INTELLIGENT
KEY UNIT ............................................................ ..111
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
unit ....................................................................... .113 Terminals and Reference Value for BCM .............
.113
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ..... .114
Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ .115
WORK FLOW ................................................... .115
CONSULT-II Functions (INTELLIGENT KEY) ...... .116
CONSULT-II Start Procedure ............................... .116
CONSULT-II Application Items ............................. .116
WORK SUPPORT ............................................ .116
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ........................ .116
DATA MONITOR ............................................... .117
ACTIVE TEST ................................................... .117
List of Operation Related Parts ............................ .118
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ...................... .119
ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE INTELLIGENT KEY
ARE NOT OPERATING .................................... .119
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTION MAL-
FUNCTION ....................................................... .119
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION MALFUNCTION ...... .120
ENGINE START FUNCTION MALFUNCTION . .121
WARNING CHIME FUNCTION MALFUNCTION .121
Check CAN Communication System Inspection .. .124
Check Intelligent Key Unit Power Supply and
Ground Circuit ...................................................... .124
Check Key Switch (Intelligent Key Unit Input) ...... .125
Check Key Switch (BCM Input) ............................ .126
Check Ignition Knob Switch ................................. .127
Check Door Switch .............................................. .129
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ........................................................... .129
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH ........................ .130
Check Unlock Sensor .......................................... .131
Check Door Request Switch ................................ .133
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 Battery Replacement .................... .147
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY INSPECTION .. .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

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Removal and Installation of Door Weatherstrip ... . 151
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 151
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 151
FRONT DOOR LOCK ............................................ . 152
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 152
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 152
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 154
REAR DOOR LOCK .............................................. . 155
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 155
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 155
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 157
BACK DOOR ......................................................... . 158
Fitting Adjustment ............................................... . 158
VERTICAL/LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUST-
MENT ............................................................... . 158
Back Door Assembly ........................................... . 158
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 158
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 159
INSPECTION ................................................... . 159
Removal and Installation of Back Door Striker .... . 159
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 159
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 159
Removal and Installation of Back Door Stay ....... . 160
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 160
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 160
Removal and Installation of Dave Tail Male &
Female ................................................................ . 160
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 160
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 161
Removal and Installation of Back Door Weatherstrip . 161
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 161
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 161
BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY ......................... . 162
Removal and Installation of Back Door Lock & Clo-
sure Assembly ..................................................... . 162
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 162
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 162
INSPECTION ................................................... . 162
Removal and Installation of Back Door Opener
Switch .................................................................. . 162
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 162
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 163
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ . 163
BACK DOOR LOCK & CLOSURE ASSEMBLY . 163
BACK DOOR AUTO CLOSURE SYSTEM ............ . 164
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location . 164
System Description ............................................. . 164
CLOSE OPERATION ....................................... . 164
NON-OPERATION CONDITION ...................... . 164
OPEN OPERATION ......................................... . 165
Wiring Diagram — B/CLOS — ............................ . 166
Terminals and Reference Value for Back Door Clo-
sure Control Unit ................................................. . 168
Work Flow ........................................................... . 169
Preliminary Check ............................................... . 169
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. . 169
Check Back Door Closure Control Unit Power Sup-
ply and Ground Circuit ........................................ . 170 Check Half-Latch Switch .....................................
.170
Check Close Switch ............................................. .172
Check Open Switch ............................................. .173
Check Back Door Opener Switch (With Intelligent
Key) ..................................................................... .174
Check Back Door Opener Switch (Without Intelli-
gent Key) ............................................................. .176
Check Unlock Sensor (Without Intelligent Key) ... .178
Check Closure Motor ........................................... .179
Removal and Installation of Back Door Closer Con-
trol Unit ................................................................ .179
VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM .180
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .180
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 ........... .184
CAN Communication Unit .................................... .184
Schematic ............................................................ .185
Wiring Diagram — VEHSEC — ........................... .186
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............ .191
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R .... .192
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .............................. .192
CONSULT-II START PROCEDURE ................. .192
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEM ................... .192
Trouble Diagnosis ................................................ .194
WORK FLOW ................................................... .194
Preliminary Check ............................................... .195
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ...................... .196
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ....................................... .197
1 – 1 DOOR SWITCH CHECK ......................... .197
1 – 2 HOOD SWITCH CHECK ......................... .199
1 – 3 BACK DOOR SWITCH CHECK .............. .201
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ....................................... .203
SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP CHECK .......... .203
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ....................................... .204
FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
CHECK ............................................................. .204
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ....................................... .204
VEHICLE SECURITY HORN ALARM CHECK . 204
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ....................................... .204
VEHICLE SECURITY HEADLAMP ALARM
CHECK ............................................................. .204
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ....................................... .204
DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CHECK .204
IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-
NATS) ..................................................................... .205
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .205
System Description .............................................. .206
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .206
SECURITY INDICATOR ................................... .206
System Composition ............................................ .207
ECM Re-Communicating Function ...................... .207

BL-4Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45 Wiring Diagram – NATS – ....................................
.208
MODELS WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM . 208
MODELS WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYS-
TEM .................................................................. .210
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
Unit/with Intelligent Key System .......................... .211
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit/with Intelligent Key System .......................... .211
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............. .212
CONSULT-II ......................................................... .213
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ....... .213
CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE FUNC-
TION ................................................................. .214
HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .214
NATS SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM
CHART ............................................................. .215
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... .216
WORK FLOW ................................................... .216
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ...................... .217
Security Indicator Inspection ............................... .217
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ....................................... .218
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ....................................... .219
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ....................................... .220
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ....................................... .221
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ....................................... .222
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ....................................... .223
Diagnostic Procedure 7 ....................................... .225
Removal and Installation NATS Antenna Amp. ... .226
REMOVAL ........................................................ .226
INSTALLATION ................................................. .226
INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER .......... .227
Wiring Diagram —TRNSCV— ............................. .227
Trouble Diagnoses ............................................... .228
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ........................... .228
BODY REPAIR ....................................................... .230
Body Exterior Paint Color .................................... .230
Body Component Parts ........................................ .231
UNDERBODY COMPONENT PARTS .............. .231 BODY COMPONENT PARTS ...........................
.233
Corrosion Protection ............................................ .235
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .235
ANTI-CORROSIVE WAX .................................. .236
UNDERCOATING ............................................. .237
STONE GUARD COAT ..................................... .238
Body Sealing ........................................................ .239
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .239
Body Construction ................................................ .242
BODY CONSTRUCTION .................................. .242
Body Alignment .................................................... .243
BODY CENTER MARKS .................................. .243
PANEL PARTS MATCHING MARKS ................ .244
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .245
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................... .246
UNDERBODY ................................................... .248
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ....................... .250
REAR BODY ..................................................... .252
Handling Precautions For Plastics ....................... .254
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS . .254
LOCATION OF PLASTIC PARTS ..................... .255
Precautions In Repairing High Strength Steel ...... .257
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS) USED IN NIS-
SAN VEHICLES ................................................ .257
Replacement Operations ..................................... .260
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .260
HOODLEDGE ................................................... .263
FRONT SIDE MEMBER ................................... .265
FRONT SIDE MEMBER (PARTIAL REPLACE-
MENT) ............................................................... .267
FRONT PILLAR ................................................ .269
CENTER PILLAR .............................................. .271
OUTER SILL ..................................................... .273
REAR FENDER ................................................ .275
REAR PANEL ................................................... .277
REAR END CROSSMEMBER .......................... .279
REAR FLOOR REAR ........................................ .281
REAR SIDE MEMBER EXTENSION ................ .284

PRECAUTIONS BL-5
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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. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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 Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectNIS001LG
NOTE:

This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).

Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″ LOCK ″ position.

Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
Precautions for WorkNIS001LH

After removing and installing the opening/closing parts, be sure to carry out fitting adjustments to check
their operation.

Check the lubrication level, damage, and wear of each part. If necessary, grease or replace it.

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Work FlowNIS001LK
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to BL-11, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.

The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).

If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.

After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.

Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces=higher pitch noise/softer surfaces=lower pitch noises/edge to surface=chirping

Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.

Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.

Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.

Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.

Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.

Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.

Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.

Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
SBT842

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DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle "twist".
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.

Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.

If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool (Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:

removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.

tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will only be eliminated
temporarily.

feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.

placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.

looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to BL-9, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE

If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.

If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
–separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
–insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure-
thane tape. A Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized Nissan Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 × 135 mm (3.94 × 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 × 85 mm (2.36 × 3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15 ×
25 mm(0.59 × 0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50
× 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)