SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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Work FlowNIS0021B
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 GW-9, "
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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) EC-371, EC-1082
Camshaft(VK45DE) ......................................... EM-215
Camshaft(VQ35DE) ........................................... EM-85
CAN .................................................................. DI-109
CAN - Wiring diagram .......... EC-162, EC-866, AT-106
CAN (Controller Area Network) ... SB-5, BL-26, BL-59,
BL-221
, GW-19, GW-73, GW-95, SE-16
CAN communication ........... EC-161, EC-164, EC-740,
EC-865
, EC-868, AT-32, AT-105, TF-13, TF-32, SB-5,
BL-26
, BL-59, BL-221, GW-19, GW-73, GW-95, SE-16,
WW-11
Canister-See EVAP canister ............... EC-42, EC-744
Center bearing assembly (propeller shaft) ........ PR-12
Center bearing disassembly (propeller shaft) .... PR-11
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ................................ SC-22
Charging system ................................................ SC-20
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-29
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-63
CIGAR - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-50
Cigarette lighter ............................................... WW-50
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-17
Clock ................................................................. DI-107
CLOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. DI-107
Closed loop control .............................. EC-32, EC-734
Closed loop control (Bank 1) ........... EC-496, EC-1211
Closed loop control (Bank 2) ........... EC-496, EC-1211
Collision diagnosis ........................................... SRS-54
Combination lamp, front, removal and installation ........
LT-75
Combination lamp, rear, removal and installation ........
LT-265
Combination meter ............................................... DI-5
COMPAS - Wiring diagram ............................... DI-105
Compass .......................................................... DI-102
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-42
Compression pressure(VK45DE) .................... EM-235
Compression pressure(VQ35DE) .................... EM-102
Compressor special service tool ...................... ATC-16
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-164
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-275
Connecting rod bushing clearance .................. EM-143
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-271
Connecting rod(VK45DE) ................................ EM-271
Connecting rod(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-141
CONSULT-II Reference value (A/T) .................. AT-90
Control units (terminal arrangement) ............... PG-107
Control valve (A/T) ............................................. AT-38
Controller Area Network (CAN) ... SB-5, BL-26, BL-59,
BL-221
, GW-19, GW-73, GW-95, SE-16
Converter housing installation ............ AT-277, AT-280
COOL/F - Wiring diagram ................ EC-502, EC-1217
Coolant replacement(VQ35DE) ......................... MA-15
Cooling circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ...................... CO-38
Cooling circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) ....................... CO-9
Cooling fan motor ............................ EC-509, EC-1224
Cooling fan(VK45DE) ........................................ CO-51
Cooling fan(VQ35DE) ........................................ CO-22
Cowl top ............................................................... EI-18
Cowl top cover ..................................................... EI-18
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ............................................. EC-51
, EC-753
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ... EC-364, EC-1075
Crankshaft(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-253
Crankshaft(VQ35DE) ...................................... EM-141
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-49
CUR/SE - Wiring diagram .. EC-526, EC-533, EC-540,
EC-547
, EC-1239, EC-1246, EC-1253, EC-1260
Cylinder block boring(VK45DE) ...................... EM-274
Cylinder block(VK45DE) ................................. EM-252
Cylinder block(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-124
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VK45DE) .......... EM-237
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VQ35DE) .......... EM-105
Cylinder head(VK45DE) ................................. EM-235
Cylinder head(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-102
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. BL-28
Daytime light system ........................................... LT-78
Daytime running light - See Daytime light system LT-78
DEF - Wiring diagram ............................ SB-7, SE-119
Diagnosis sensor unit ..................................... SRS-52
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system EC-16,
EC-59
, EC-718, EC-761
Direct clutch solenoid valve ............... AT-155, AT-157
Display and amp.assembly ............... ATC-54, ATC-67
Door glass ........................................... GW-61, GW-65
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Front) ................ GW-64
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Rear) ................. GW-68
Door lock .......................................................... BL-194
Door mirror ...................................................... GW-118
Door trim ............................................................. EI-34
Door, front ........................................... BL-188, GW-61
Door, rear ............................................ BL-188, GW-65
Drive belt inspection ......................................... MA-22
Drive belt(VK45DE) ........................................ EM-174
Drive belt(VQ35DE) .......................................... EM-16
Drive shaft ......................................................... MA-38
Drive shaft (rear) ............................................... RAX-8
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-42
DTRL - Wiring diagram ....................................... LT-83
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-143
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ECM power supply EC-154
, EC-479, EC-858, EC-1186
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-480, EC-1187
ECTS - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-216, EC-928
Electric sunroof .................................................. RF-10
Electric throttle control actuator ........ EC-604, EC-615,
EC-1322
, EC-1334
Electric throttle control actuator (VK45DE) ..... EM-179
Electric throttle control actuator (VQ35DE) ....... EM-21
Electrical load signal circuit .............. EC-667, EC-1387
Electrical unit ................................................... PG-107
Electrical units location ...................................... PG-98
Electronic ignition (EI) system ............. EC-33, EC-735
Engine control module (ECM) .......... EC-483, EC-1190
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
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Work FlowNIS00259
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 IP-8, "
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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HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - CONVENTIONAL TYPE -
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ADJUSTMENT USING AN ADJUSTMENT SCREEN (LIGHT/DARK BORDERLINE)
If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check aiming.
Use the aiming chart shown in the figure.
Basic illumination area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart.
Adjust headlamp accordingly.
Bulb ReplacementNKS003OH
HEADLAMP (INNER) HIGH BEAM
1. Turn lighting switch OFF.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable or remove circuit fuse.
3. Remove air cleaner case when replacing bulb LH. Refer to EM-19, "
Removal and Installation" (VQ35) or
EM-177, "
Removal and Installation" (VK45).
4. Remove washer tank inlet when replacing bulb RH. Refer to WW-48, "
Removal and Installation of Washer
Ta n k" .
5. Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it.
6. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
7. Disconnect connector, and remove bulb.
SKIB4153E
Headlamp (inner) high beam : 12V - 60W (HB3)
HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - CONVENTIONAL TYPE -
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HEADLAMP (OUTER) LOW BEAM
1. Turn lighting switch OFF.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable or remove circuit fuse.
3. Remove fender protector (front). Refer to EI-20, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it.
5. Unlock retaining spring and remove bulb from headlamp.
6. Remove the socket connected the bulb.
PARKING LAMP LAMP
1. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
2. Remove bulb from its socket.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP
1. Remove washer tank inlet when replaced bulb RH. Refer to WW-48, "Removal and Installation of Washer
Ta n k" .
Remove air cleaner case when replacing bulb LH. Refer to EM-19, "
Removal and Installation" (VQ35) or
EM-177, "
Removal and Installation" (VK45).
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb from its socket.
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP
1. Remove fender protector (front) to obtain work space between the fender protector and fender.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb from its socket.
CAUTION:
After installing bulb, be sure to install plastic cap and socket securely to insure watertightness.Headlamp (outer) low beam : 12V - 55W (H1)
Parking lamp : 12V - 5W
Front turn signal lamp : 12V - 21W
Front side marker lamp : 12V - 5W
HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - CONVENTIONAL TYPE -
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it.
2. Unlock retaining spring and remove halogen bulb (low).
3. Disconnect the socket connected to the bulb (low).
4. Turn bulb (high) counterclockwise and unlock it.
5. Remove bulb (high) and disconnect connector it.
6. Turn front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
7. Remove front turn signal lamp bulb from its socket.
8. Turn parking lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
9. Remove parking lamp bulb from its socket.
10. Turn front side marker lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
11. Remove front side marker lamp bulb from its socket.
ASSEMBLY
Note the following, and installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing bulb, be sure to install plastic cap and bulb socket securely to insure watertightness.
1. Bulb socket (low) 2. Retaining spring 3. Bulb (low)
4. Seal packing 5. Plastic cap 6. Side marker lamp bulb socket
7. Side marker lamp bulb 8. Plastic cap 9. Seal packing
10. Bulb (high) 11. Front turn signal lamp bulb socket 12. Front turn signal lamp bulb
13. Headlamp housing assembly 14. Parking lamp bulb 15. Parking lamp bulb socket
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HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - XENON TYPE -
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ADJUSTMENT USING AN ADJUSTMENT SCREEN (LIGHT/DARK BORDERLINE)
If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check aiming.
Use the aiming chart shown in the figure.
Basic illumination area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart.
Adjust headlamp accordingly.
Bulb ReplacementNKS003P6
HEADLAMP (INNER) HIGH BEAM
1. Turn lighting switch OFF.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable or remove circuit fuse.
3. Remove air cleaner case when replacing bulb LH. Refer to EM-19, "
Removal and Installation" (VQ35) or
EM-177, "
Removal and Installation" (VK45).
4. Remove washer tank inlet when replacing bulb RH. Refer to WW-48, "
Removal and Installation of Washer
Ta n k" .
5. Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it.
6. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
7. Disconnect connector, and remove bulb.
SKIB4153E
Headlamp (inner) high beam : 12V - 60W (HB3)
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HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - XENON TYPE -
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HEADLAMP (OUTER) LOW BEAM
1. Turn lighting switch OFF.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable or remove circuit fuse.
3. Remove fender protector (front). Refer toEI-20, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it.
5. Turn bulb socket (1) counterclockwise and unlock it.
6. Unlock retaining spring and remove bulb from headlamp.
PARKING LAMP
1. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
2. Remove bulb from its socket.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP
1. Remove washer tank inlet when replacing bulb RH. Refer to WW-48, "Removal and Installation of Washer
Ta n k" .
2. Remove air cleaner case when replacing bulb LH. Refer to EM-19, "
Removal and Installation" (VQ35) or
EM-177, "
Removal and Installation" (VK45).
3. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
4. Remove bulb from its socket.
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP
1. Turn off the fender protector (front) to obtain work space between the fender protector and fender.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb from its socket.
CAUTION:
After installing bulb, be sure to install plastic cap and bulb socket securely to insure watertight-
ness.Headlamp (outer) low beam : 12V - 35W (D2S)
SKIB4154E
Parking lamp : 12V - 5W
Front turn signal lamp : 12V - 21W
Front side marker lamp : 12V - 5W