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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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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 CLOTH TAPE
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 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 TroubleshootingNIS001UC
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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Removal and InstallationNIS001UF
WORK STEP
When removing instrument panel and pad, combination meter, display unit and audio unit, center console take
steps in the order shown by the numbers below.
CAUTION:
Disconnect both battery cables in advance.
Disconnect air bag system line in advance.
Never temper with air bag lid or force air bag lid to open, as this may adversely affect air bag per-
formance.
Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
[ ]: Number indicates step in removal procedures. 1. Front defroster grille (RH) 2. Instrument panel and pad 3. Front defroster grille (LH)
4. Combination meter assembly 5. Steering lock escutcheon 6. Side ventilation (LH)
7. Display unit and audio unit 8. Wiper and washer switch 9. Rubber
10. Lighting and turn signal switch 11. Combination meter bracket 12. Cluster lid C
13. Steering column upper cover 14. Steering column lower cover 15. Steering column front lower cover
16. Instrument side panel (LH) 17. Instrument clock finisher assembly 18. A/T console finisher assembly
19. Instrument driver lower panel 20. Center console 21. Instrument side panel (RH)
22. Instrument lower cover 23. Instrument passenger lower panel 24. Side ventilation (RH) metal clip clip pawl
Parts Reference
page Instrument
panel and pad Combination
meter Display unit and
audio unit Center console
(A) Front kicking plate (RH/LH) EI-40
[ 1 ] [ 1 ]
(B) Dash side finisher (RH/LH) EI-39
[ 2 ] [ 2 ]
(C) Front pillar garnish (RH/LH) EI-40
[ 3 ]
(D) A/T select lever knob AT- 2 2 9
[ 4 ] [ 1 ]
(E) Instrument clock finisher assembly IP-12
[ 5 ] [ 2 ]
(F) A/T console finisher assembly IP-12
[ 6 ] [ 3 ]
(G) Instrument side panel (RH/LH) IP-12
[ 7 ] [ 4 ]
(H) Center console IP-12
[ 8 ] [ 5 ]
(I) Instrument lower cover IP-13
[ 9 ]
(J) Instrument passenger lower panel IP-13
[10]
(K) Instrument driver lower panel IP-13
[11] [ 3 ]
(L) Steering column front lower cover IP-13
[12] [ 4 ]
(M) Steering column lower cover IP-13
[13] [ 5 ]
(N) Steering column upper cover IP-14
[14] [ 6 ]
(O) Wiper and washer switch IP-14
[15] [ 7 ]
(P) Lighting and turn signal switch IP-14
[16] [ 8 ]
(Q) Steering lock escutcheon IP-14
[17] [ 9 ]
(R) Combination meter assembly IP-14
[18] [10]
(S) Cluster lid C IP-14
[19] [ 1 ]
(T) Display unit and audio unit IP-15
[20] [ 2 ]
(U) Front defroster grille (RH/LH) IP-15
[21]
(V) Combination meter bracket IP-15
[22]
(W) Side ventilation (RH/LH) IP-15
[23]
(X) Instrument panel and pad IP-15
[24]
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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(N) Steering Column Upper Cover
Remove the steering column upper cover.
(O) Wiper and Washer Switch
Remove wiper and washer switch. Refer to WW-37, "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper and Washer
Switch" .
(P) Lighting and Turn Signal Switch
Remove lighting and turn signal switch. Refer to LT- 1 0 9 , "LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH" .
(Q) Steering Lock Escutcheon
Pull back to your side, and remove steering lock escutcheon.
(R) Combination Meter Assembly
1. Remove bolts with power tool, and then remove connector
bracket.
2. Remove bolts with power tool and then disconnect harness con- nector.
CAUTION:
To prevent it from damaged by interference with the combina-
tion meter assembly, protect the combination meter assembly
with cloths.
(S) Cluster Lid C
1. Insert a remover into gap between instrument panel and pad, pull back to your side, and disconnect metal clips below.
2. Disconnect harness connectors, and remove cluster lid C.
CAUTION:
Cover surroundings with cloth to avoid scratches or damages.
PIIA5002E
PIIA5003E
PIIB8533E
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES WORK FLOW LAN-27
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2. CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR: Check each item on “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”. Draw a line on the
diagnosis sheet to indicate the error circuit.
a. Reception item of “ENGINE”: On “TCM”, “UNKWN” is indicated. This means ECM cannot receive the sig- nal from TCM. Draw a line to indicate an error between ECM and TCM (line 2-a in the figure).
NOTE:
If “UNKWN” is indicated on “TRANSMIT DIAG”, then the control unit cannot transmit CAN communication
signal to each unit. Draw a line between the control unit and the splice.
b. Reception item of “ADAPTIVE LIGHT”: On “TCM”, “UNKWN” is indicated. This means AFS cannot receive the signal from TCM. Draw a line to indicate an error between AFS and TCM (line 2-b in the fig-
ure).
c. Reception item of “MULTI AV”: “UNKWN” is not indicated. This indicates normal communication between AV and its receiving units. Do not draw any line.
SKIB8725E
LAN-50
[CAN]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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CAN Communication Signal ChartNKS004NP
Refer to LAN-15, "How to Use CAN Communication Signal Chart" for how to use CAN communication signal
chart.
TYPE 1/TYPE 2
NOTE:
Refer to LAN-41, "
Abbreviation List" for the abbreviations of the connecting units.
T: Transmit R: Receive
Signals
ECM
DISP TCM
BCM
I-KEY
STRG M&AABS
ADP
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A/C compressor feedback signal T R
A/C compressor request signal T R
Accelerator pedal position signal T R R
ASCD CRUISE lamp signal T R
ASCD OD cancel request signal T R
ASCD operation signal T R
ASCD SET lamp signal T R
Battery voltage signal T R
Closed throttle position signal T R
Cooling fan speed request signal T R
Engine coolant temperature signal T R
Engine speed signal T R R R R
Engine status signal T R
Fuel consumption monitor signal TR
RT
Malfunctioning indicator lamp signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
A/C switch/indicator signal TR
RT
System setting signal TR R
RT T
A/T CHECK indicator lamp signal T R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Current gear position signal T R
Manual mode indicator signal T R
Output shaft revolution signal R T
P range signal T R R
Shift position indicator signal T R
Turbine revolution signal R T
A/C switch signal R T
Buzzer output signal TR
TR
Blower fan motor switch signal R T
Day time running light request signal T R
Door lock/unlock status signal T R
Door switch signal R T R R R R
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Front fog light request signal T R
Front wiper request signal T R
High beam request signal T R R
Horn chirp signal T R
Ignition switch signal T R R
Key fob door unlock signal T R
Key fob ID signal T R
Key switch signal T R
Low beam request signal T R
Oil pressure switch signal RT
TR
Position light request signal T R R
Rear window defogger switch signal T R
Run flat tire warning lamp signal T R
Sleep wake up signal TRRR
RT
Theft warning horn request signal T R
Tire pressure warning lamp signal T R
Turn indicator signal T R
Alarm request signal R T
Back door open request signal R T
Door lock/unlock request signal R T
Ignition knob switch signal R T
Key warning signal T R
Power window open request signal R T
Steering angle sensor signal T R
Distance to empty signal R T
Fuel level low warning signal R T
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Manual mode shift down signal R T
Manual mode shift up signal R T
Manual mode signal R T
Not manual mode signal R T
Snow mode switch signal R T
Stop lamp switch signal R T
Turn LED burnout status signal R T
Vehicle speed signal RT
RRRRR T R
A/T shift schedule change demand signal R T
ABS operation signal T
ABS warning lamp signal RT
Brake warning lamp signal RT
SLIP indicator lamp signal RT
Signals
ECM
DISP TCM
BCM
I-KEY
STRG M&AABS
ADP
IPDM-E
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ICC operation signal R T
ICC system display signal T R
ICC warning lamp signal T R
A/T CHECK indicator lamp signal T R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Current gear position signal R T R
Manual mode indicator signal R T R
Output shaft revolution signal R R T R
P range signal R T R R
Shift position indicator signal R T R
Turbine revolution signal R R T
A/C switch signal R T
Blower fan motor switch signal R T
Day time running light request signal T R
Door lock/unlock status signal T R
Door switch signal R T R R R R
Front fog light request signal T R
Front wiper request signal R T R
High beam request signal T R R
Horn chirp signal T R
Ignition switch signal T R R
Key fob door unlock signal T R
Key fob ID signal T R
Key switch signal T R
Low beam request signal T R
Oil pressure switch signal RT
TR
Position light request signal T R R
Rear window defogger switch signal T R
Run flat tire warning lamp signal T R
Sleep wake up signal TRRR
RT
Theft warning horn request signal T R
Tire pressure warning lamp signal T R
Turn indicator signal T R R
Alarm request signal R T
Back door open request signal R T
Door lock/unlock request signal R T
Ignition knob switch signal R T
Key warning signal T R
Power window open request signal R T
Steering angle sensor signal T R
Distance to empty signal R T Signals
ECM
DISP ICC
TCM
BCM
I-KEY
LANE
STRG M&AABS
LASER ADP
IPDM-E