SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
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 place of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit. 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 TroubleshootingNIS00299
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
applying felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate
wiring harness.
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 (J-43980) to repair the noise.
RF-80
SOFT TOP
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
5. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect soft top control unit and stop lamp switch connector.
3. Continuity between soft top control unit connector B68 terminal
38 and stop lamp switch connector E111 terminal 4.
4. Continuity between soft top control unit connector B68 terminal
38 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
6. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH
Continuity between stop lamp switch connector E111 terminal 3 and 4.
OK or NG
OK >> Check condition of harness and connector.
NG >> Replace stop lamp switch.
Check Each Switch Condition (Open Operate)NIS0007F
1. CHECK EACH SWITCH SIGNAL
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between soft top control unit connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Each switch condition is OK.
NG >> Check malfunction switch.38 (W) - 4 (P/L) : Continuity should exist.
38 (W) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Connector Terminal Brake pedal condition Continuity
E 111 3 4Depressed Yes
Released No
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ConnectorTerminal (Wire color)
Roof conditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
B6720 (W/B)
Ground Full closed 5 21 (W/L)
22 (W/R)
24 (G)
25 (L/Y)
26 (LG)
27 (GY)
32 (W)
33 (BR)
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