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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 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 TroubleshootingNIS0029C
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.

POWER SEAT/FOR ROADSTER
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MANUAL OPERATION
The seat positions can be adjusted by operating the sliding switch and reclining switch located on the side of
both driver and passenger seat cushions.
A U T O M AT I C O P E R AT I O N
Passenger Seatback Tilting Function

When the seatback tilt switch on the rear side of the passenger seatback is operated to tilt forward, the
seatback tilts forward to the front most position.

To tilt the seatback backward or restore its position, push the seatback tilt switch on the tilt-backward
direction. The seatback will be tilting backwards while the switch is operated. It can be moved backwards
until it reaches to its start position.
Conditions For the Operation
When the following conditions are satisfied, the seatback tilts forward or backward by operating the seatback
tilt switch.
*1: The operation will be stopped only while the reclining motor is operating.
Conditions for Stopping the Operation

Seatback tilting operation stops when any one of the conditions below is satisfied.
*2: Operation will be stopped only while the reclining motor is operating.
NOTE:
If operation stops as a result of the conditions below, use the reclining switch to tilt the seat backward.

A power seat switch (sliding or reclining) is operated.

The seat belt is fastened.

The seatback tilt cancel switch is turned to “CANCEL”.
Soft Top Interlocking Operation Function

The seatback tilts forward by approximately 6° (tilt froward operation) when the soft top opens or closes.

When open/close operation is completed, the seatback returns to the tilt start position (return operation).
Conditions for the Operation
When the soft top switch is pushed to OPEN or CLOSE, and all of the conditions below are satisfied, then the
seatback operates, linked with the operation of the soft top.
Conditions for the Pausing/Stopping Operation
Operation is paused or stopped if any of the conditions below are satisfied during soft top operation.
Conditions

Power seat switches (sliding and reclining) are OFF.

The seat belt is not fastened.

The vehicle speed is approximately 6 km/h or less.

The soft top is not currently in operation.*1

The ignition switch is not in the START position.

The seatback tilt cancel switch is in AUTO.
Conditions

A power seat switch (sliding or reclining) is operated.

The seat belt is fastened.

The vehicle speed is approximately 7 km/h or more.

The soft top is in operation. (Stops only tilt-forward operation.)*2

The seatback tilting switch is operated while the seatback is in operation.

The ignition switch is turned to the START position.

Reclining motor lock is detected.
Conditions

The power seat switches (sliding and reclining) are OFF.

The seatback tilt switch is OFF.

The vehicle speed is 6 km/h or less.

The ignition switch is ON.

The seatback tilt cancel switch is turned to AUTO.

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Seat Status Output Signal

Depending on the seat status, the “passenger seat control unit” sends the seat status output signal to the
“soft top control unit”.

The “soft top control unit” controls the soft top open/close operation based on whether the seat status sig-
nal is ON or OFF. For details about soft top control, refer to RF-19, "
Operation Chart" .
*3: After that, seat condition signal stays ON if cancel switch turns to AUTO.
The seat status signal turns ON only when power window DOWN signal input is ON.
*4: If tilt forward/backward operation stops as a result of the conditions below, the tilt start position does not change.

The vehicle speed is approximately 7 km/h or more.

The seatback tilt switch is operated while the seatback is operating.

The ignition switch is turned to the START position. Stop conditions

A power seat switch (sliding or reclining) is operated.

Reclining motor lock is detected (return operation only).

The seatback tilt switch is operated while the seatback is operating.

The seatback tilt cancel switch is turned to CANCEL.
Pause condition

The ignition switch is turned to the START position.
Seat status signal
OFF→ ON condition

When a seatback tilt forward motion has been completed.
(as a process during a soft top interlocking operation)

When a seatback tilt forward motion has been completed.
(during a automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt forward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and a tilt
forward / backward operation is under going, and if the seatback is tilted more than 6 degree from the start
position of the tilt forward / backward operation.
(during a automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt forward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and a tilt
forward operation was under going, but the operation was stopped under some conditions, (See below *4.)
and if the seatback is tilted more than 6 degree from the start position of the tilt forward operation.
(after an automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt forward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and also
the seatback tilt cancel switch is in “Cancel” position.

When the ignition switch has been turned from “START” to “ON” position.
(during a soft top interlocking operation. After an engine start operation, the soft top interlocking operation is
accepted.)
Seat status signal
ON→ OFF condition

When a seatback tilt backward motion has been started.
(as a process during a soft top interlocking operation)

When a seatback tilt backward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, after a
tilt forward operation has been finished.
(during a automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt backward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and a tilt
forward / backward operation is under going, and if the seatback is tilted more than 6 degree from the start
position of the tilt forward / backward operation.
(during a automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt backward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and a tilt
forward operation was under going, but the operation was stopped under some conditions, (See below *4.)
and if the seatback is still tilted more than 6 degree from the start position of the tilt forward operation.
(after an automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch.)

When the ignition switch has been turned from “ON” to “START” position.
(during a soft top interlocking operation. During an engine start operation, the soft top interlocking operation
is paused.)

When a seatback tilt forward motion has been started by the seatback tilt switch, just after the seatback tilt
forward motion has been finished for a soft top interlocking operation.
(for the seatback tilt switch operation during a soft top interlocking operation)

When a seatback tilt forward motion has been started by the passenger seat reclining switch, just after the
seatback tilt forward motion has been finished for a soft top interlocking operation.
(for the seat reclining switch operation during a soft top interlocking operation)