SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Work FlowNIS001WG
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-13, "
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.
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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 be eliminated only
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-11, "
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)
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HOOD
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1. Check the clearance and the surface height between the hood and each part by visual and tactile feeling.
(Fitting standard dimension in the table below should be satisfied.)
* Unit: mm (in)
2. In case out of specification, adjust them according to the procedures shown below.
3. Remove the hood lock and adjust the height by rotating the
bumper rubber until the hood becomes 1 to1.5 mm (0.04 to
0.059 in) lower than the fender.
4. Temporarily tighten the hood lock, and position by engaging it with the hood striker. Check the lock and
striker for looseness and adjust the clearance and evenness by the striker to satisfy the specification.
5. Adjust A and B shown in the figure to the following value with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height or the hood pressed lightly (approx. 29 N (3 kg)).
6. After adjustment tighten lock bolts to the specified torque.
1. Hood hinge 2. Hood lock assembly 3. Hood assembly
4. Hood top molding 5. Bumper fascia assembly 6. Headlamp
7. Front fender
Parts Standard Right/left clearance (MAX)
A – Aa Clearance 0.5 - 1.2 (0.02 -0.05) —
e Surface height 0.5 - 2.5 (0.02 - 0.10) —
B – Bb Clearance 1.5 - 5.5 (0.06 - 0.22) 2.5 (0.01)
f Surface height -1.0 - 3.0 (-0.04 - 0.12) 2.0 (0.08)
C – Cc Clearance 1.5 - 5.5 (0.06 - 0.22) 2.0 (0.08)
g Surface height -1.0 - 3.0 (-0.40 - 0.12) 2.0 (0.08)
D – Dd Clearance 2.0 - 5.0 (0.08 - 0.20) 1.5 (0.06)
h Surface height -1.0 - 1.0 (-0.04 - 0.04) 1.5 (0.06)
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1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch
A : 20 mm (0.79 in)
B : 6.8 mm (0.27 in)
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POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM
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Component Parts and Harness Connector LocationNIS001WP
1. Fuse block (J / B) fuse layout 2. Fuse and fusible link box 3. BCM M1, M2, M3 (View with instru-
ment lower panel RH removed)
4. Front door lock actuator (Driver side)
D145. Rear door lock actuator LH D59 6. Power window main switch (door
lock and unlock switch) D10, D11
7. Fuel lid lock actuator B477
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POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM
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Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check of BCMNIS001WZ
1. CHECK FUSE
Check the following fuse and fusible link.
50A fusible link (letter F , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
10A fuse [No.21, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
10A fuse [No.6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
15A fuse [No.1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
NOTE:
Refer to BL-24, "
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse, refer to PG-
3, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connectors.
3. Check voltage between BCM and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace BCM power supply circuit.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Power supply and ground circuit are OK.
NG >> Repair or replace BCM ground circuit.
Terminals Condition
of ignition
switch
positionVoltage (V)
(Approx.) (+)
(–)
BCM connector Terminal
M311
GroundACC
Battery voltage 38 ON
M242
OFF
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BCM connector Terminal Continuity
M2 52 Ground Yes
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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Component Parts and Harness Connector LocationNIS001X7
1. Fuse block (J/B) fuse layout 2. Fuse and fusible link box 3. BCM M1, M2, M3 (View with instru-
ment lower panel RH removed)
4. IPDM E/R E9 5. Push-button ignition switch M27
(Push switch)6. Combination meter M52
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Hazard and buzzer reminder can be changed using “HAZARD ANSWER BACK”, “ANSWER BACK WITH I-
KEY LOCK” and “ANSWER BACK WITH I-KEY UNLOCK” mode in “WORK SUPPORT”.Refer to BL-81,
"WORK SUPPORT" .
Auto Door Lock Function
When all doors are locked, ignition switch is in OFF position and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not
inserted in key slot), doors are unlocked with door request switch
When Intelligent Key unit does not receive the following signals within 60 seconds, all doors are locked.
Door switch is ON (door is opened)
Door is locked
Ignition switch is ON (ignition switch is pressed)
Key switch is ON (Intelligent Key is inserted in key slot)
Auto door lock mode can be changed by “AUTO RELOCK TIMER” mode in “WORK SUPPORT”. Refer to BL-
81, "WORK SUPPORT" .
Room Lamp Operation
When the following conditions are met:
Condition of interior lamp switch is in DOOR position
Door switch OFF (all the doors are closed)
Intelligent Key system turns on interior lamp (for 30 seconds) by receiving UNLOCK signal from door request
switch. For detailed description, refer to LT- 2 6 9 , "
ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION" .
List of Operation Related Parts
Parts marked with × are the parts related to operation.
Door lock/trunk open function
Intelligent Key
Key slot
Remote keyless entry receiver
Door switch
Trunk room lamp switch
Door request switch (Driver, Passenger)
Trunk opener request switch
Door lock actuator
Trunk lid opener actuator
Inside key antenna
Outside key antenna (Driver, Passenger)
Outside key antenna (Trunk)
Intelligent Key warning buzzer
Intelligent Key unit
CAN communication system
BCM
Hazard warning lamp
Trunk lid opener cancel switch
Push-button ignition switch
Door lock/unlock function by request switch×××××××× ×××
Trunk open function by the trunk opener
request switch××××××××××××
Hazard and buzzer reminder function for door
lock/unlock operation×××××
Buzzer reminder for trunk open operation××××
Key reminder function×××× × × ××××××××
Selective unlock function by request switch
(Driver side)× ×××× ×××
Selective unlock function by request switch
(Passenger side)× ×××× ×××
Auto door lock function××××× ××× ×
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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Keyless Power Window Down (Open) Function
All power windows open when the unlock button on Intelligent Key is activated and kept pressed for more than
3 seconds with the ignition switch OFF. The windows keep opening if the unlock button is continuously
pressed.
The power window opening stops when the following operations are performed:
When the unlock button is kept pressed more than 15 seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned ON while the power window opening is operated.
When the unlock button is released.
While retained power operation activate, Keyless power window down (open) Function cannot be operated.
Keyless power window down operation mode can be changed by “P/W DOWN DELAY” mode in “WORK SUP-
PORT”. Refer to BL-81, "
WORK SUPPORT" .
Room Lamp Illumination Operation
When the following conditions are met:
Condition of interior lamp switch is in DOOR position
Door switch OFF (all the doors are closed)
Intelligent Key system turns on interior lamp (for 30 seconds) by receiving UNLOCK signal from Intelligent
Key. For detailed description, refer to LT- 2 6 9 , "
ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION" .
List of Operation Related Parts
Parts marked with × are the parts related to operation.
ENGINE START FUNCTION
Refer to BL-125, "INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTION" .
Remote keyless entry functions
Intelligent Key
Key slot
Door request switch (Driver, Passenger)
Door switch
Trunk room lamp switch
Door lock actuator
Trunk lid opener actuator
Intelligent Key warning buzzer
Intelligent Key unit
CAN communication system
BCM
Combination meter
Hazard warning lamp
Horn
IPDM E/R
Head lamp
Door lock/unlock function by remote control button×× × × ×××
Trunk open function by remote control button×× × × ×××
Hazard and horn reminder function× ××××××××
Selective unlock function××××××
Keyless power window down (open) function×× ×××
Auto door lock function×× × ×××
Panic alarm function× × ××× ×××