REFRIGERANT LINES
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Moving the electronic leak detector probe slower
and closer to the suspected leak area will improve
the chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent Leak Detector INFOID:0000000004307101
1. Check A/C system for leaks using the UV lamp and safety goggles J-42220 in a low sunlight area (area
without windows preferable). Illuminate all components, fittings and lines. The dye will appear as a bright
green/yellow area at the point of leakage. Fluoresc ent dye observed at the evaporator drain opening indi-
cates an evaporator core assembly (tubes , core or expansion valve) leak.
2. If the suspected area is difficult to see, use an adjustable mirror or wipe the area with a clean shop rag or
cloth, with the UV lamp for dye residue.
3. After the leak is repaired, remove any residual dye using dye cleaner J-43872 to prevent future misdiag- nosis.
4. Perform a system performance check and verify the leak repair with an approved electronic refrigerant leak detector.
NOTE:
Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, windshield
washer fluid, solvents and oils, may falsely trigger the l eak detector. Make sure the surfaces to be checked are
clean.
Clean with a dry cloth or blow off with shop air.
Do not allow the sensor tip of the detector to contact with any substance. This can also cause false readings
and may damage the detector.
Dye Injection INFOID:0000000004307102
(This procedure is only necessary when recharging t he system or when the compressor has seized and was
replaced.)
1. Check A/C system static (at rest) pressure. Pres sure must be at least 345 kPa (3.45 bar, 3.52 kg/cm2
, 50
psi).
2. Pour one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of the A/C refrigerant dye into the injector tool J-41459.
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C low-pressure side service fitting.
4. Start engine and switch A/C ON.
5. When the A/C operating (compressor running), inject one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of fluorescent dye
through the low-pressure service valve using dye inje ctor tool J-41459 (refer to the manufacture’s operat-
ing instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service fitting.
CAUTION:
Be careful the A/C system or replacing a componen t, pour the dye directly into the open system
connection and proceed wi th the service procedures.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the dye with the system oil. Depending on the
leak size, operating conditions and location of the leak , it may take from minutes to days for the dye to
penetrate a leak and become visible.
Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detector INFOID:0000000004307103
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK DETECTOR When performing a refrigerant leak c heck, use an A/C electrical leak
detector (SST) or equivalent. Ensure that the instrument is calibrated
and set properly per the operating instructions.
The leak detector is a delicate device. In order to use the leak detec-
tor properly, read the operating instructions and perform any speci-
fied maintenance. AHA281A
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*1 Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is in ACC position, display may no
t be cor-
rect.
*2 This item is displayed, but does not function.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR Refer to LAN-10, " Description " .
ACTIVE TEST
Display Item List
Auto Active Test INFOID:0000000004306659
DESCRIPTION • In auto active test mode, operation inspection can be performed when IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the
following systems:
- Rear window defogger
- Front wipers
- Tail, license and parking lamps
- Daytime lamp system (Canada only)
- Front fog lamps
- Headlamps (High, Low)
- A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
- Cooling fan
OPERATION PROCEDURE 1. Close hood and front door RH, and lift wiper arms away from windshield (to prevent glass damage by
wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn ignition switch ON and, within 20 seconds, pre ss front door switch LH 20 times. Then turn ignition
switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON within 10 seconds after ignition switch OFF.
5. When auto active test mode is actuated, horn chirps once.
6. After a series of operations is repeated th ree times, auto active test is completed.
Theft warning
horn request THFT HRN REQ ON/OFF X X Signal status input from BCM
Horn chirp HORN CHIRP ON/OFF X X O utput status of IPDM E/R
Daytime light re-
quest DTRL REQ ON/OFF X X Signal
status input from BCM
Item name
CONSULT-III
screen display Display or unit Monitor item selection
Description
ALL
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU Test name CONSULT-III screen display Description
Head, tail, fog lamp output EXTERNAL LAMPS With a certain ON-OFF operation (OFF, TAIL, LO, HI, FOG), the front
fog lamp, headlamp low, headlamp high RH, headlamp high LH, and
tail lamp relays can be operated.
Rear defogger output REAR DEFOGGER With a certain ON-OFF operation, the rear defogger relay can be oper-
ated.
Front wiper (HI, LO) output FRONT WIPER With a certain operation (OFF, HI ON, LO ON), the front wiper relays
(Lo, Hi) can be operated.
Cooling fan output MOTOR FAN With a certain operation (1, 2, 3, 4), the cooling fan relays can be oper-
ated.
Horn output HORN With a certain ON-OFF operation, the horn relay can be operated.
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24 Y Cooling fan relay-3 Output —
Conditions correct for cooling
fan high operation Battery voltage
Conditions not correct for
cooling fan high operation 0V
26 O Tail lamp relay (park-
ing lamps) Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
27 BR Tail lamp relay (park-
ing lamps) Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
28 GR Tail lamp relay (park-
ing lamps) Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
29 P Tail lamp relay (park-
ing lamps) Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
30
(A/T
only) R Fuse 54 Output — Ignition switch ON or START Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
31 O Fuse 55 Output — Ignition switch ON or START Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
32 L Wiper high speed sig-
nal OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT 0V
HI Battery voltage
33 Y Wiper low speed sig-
nal OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF 0V
LO or INT Battery voltage
35 BR Starter relay (inhibit
switch) InputON or
START Selector lever in "P" or "N"
(CVT or A/T) or clutch pedal
depressed (M/T) Battery voltage
Selector lever any other posi-
tion (CVT or A/T) or clutch
pedal released (M/T) 0V
36 BR Fuel pump relay Output — Ignition switch ON or START Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
37 G Oil pressure switch Input ON or
START Engine running and oil pres-
sure within specification Battery voltage
Engine not running or oil pres-
sure below specification 0V
38 R Wiper auto stop signal Input ON or
START Wipers not in park position Battery voltage
Wipers in park position 0V
39 B Ground Input — — 0V
40 P CAN-L — ON — —
41 L CAN-H — ON — —
45 R Horn relay control Input — Horn switch PUSHED, alarm
switch activated or door lock/
unlock is confirmed when op-
erating lock system via the
keyfob 0V
Horn switch released, alarm
not active, keyfob not active Battery voltage
46 Y Throttle control motor
relay control Input —Ignition switch ON or START 0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
47 GR Fuel pump relay con-
trol Input —Ignition switch ON or START 0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
Terminal
Wire
color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value
(Approx.)
Ignition
switch Operation or condition
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Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes)
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Use the chart below to find out what each wiring diagram code stands for.
Refer to the wiring diagram code in the alphabetical index to find the location (page number) of each wiring
diagram. D4 D405 W/4 : Back door lock assembly C2 D413 B/1 : Rear window defogger (-)
D4 D406 W/2 : Back door request switch F3 D414 — : Body ground
E2 D407 W/2 : High mounted stop lamp Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
ABS BRC Anti-lock Brake System
A/C,M MTC Manual Air Conditioner
APPS1 EC Accelerator Pe dal Position Sensor
A/F EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1
A/FH EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Heater
APPS2 EC Accelerator Pe dal Position Sensor
APPS3 EC Accelerator Pe dal Position Sensor
ASC/BS EC ASCD Brake Switch
ASC/SW EC ASCD Steering Switch
ASCBOF EC ASCD Brake Switch
ASCIND EC ASCD Indicator
AT/IND DI A/T Indicator Lamp
AUDIO AV Audio
BACK/L LT Back-up Lamp
BA/FTS AT A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor and TCM Power Supply
B/DOOR BL Back Door Opener
BRK/SW EC Brake Switch
CAN AT CAN Communication Line
CAN CVT CAN Comm unication Line
CAN EC CAN Communication Line
CAN LAN CAN System
CHARGE SC Charging System
CHIME DI Warning Chime
COOL/F EC Cooling Fan Control
COMBSW LT Combination Switch
CVTIND DI CVT Indicator Lamp
D/LOCK BL Power Door Lock
DEF GW Rear Window Defogger
DTRL LT Headlamp - Wi th Daytime Light System
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
ENGSS AT Engine Speed Signal
EPS STC Electronic Controlled Power Steering
ETC1 EC Electric Throttle Control Function
ETC2 EC Throttle Control Motor Relay
ETC3 EC Throttle Control Motor
F/FOG LT Front Fog Lamp
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump
FTS AT A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor
FTS CVT CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit
FTTS EC Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor
FUEL EC Fuel Ignition System Function
HEATER MTC Heater System
Removal and Instal-
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CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
• Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on the
outer circumference.
• When the measurement value is outside the standard val ue, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL
• Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering colu mn assembly and steering wheel are installed in the
correct position.
• Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to PS-2, " Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BA
G" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" " .
• Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and c onfirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.
• Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if steer-
ing wheel is not in the neutral position.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has been turned 360 ° from neutral position using suitable tool as
shown.
4. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, refer to STC-6, " How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis " .
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play : 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Steering wheel
turning force : Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f)
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work Flow INFOID:0000000004307390
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW Interview the customer if possible, to determine the c onditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interv iew to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to IP-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 descr iption 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 surfaces
= 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 mo vement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch depen-
dent on materials/often brought on by activity.
• Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle) Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contac t/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
• Knock —(Like a knock on a door) Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/someti mes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
• Tick—(Like a clock second hand) Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of li ght materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
• Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer k nock/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.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE SBT842
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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 loos ening and retightening the component, if possible.
- insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or urethane
tape are 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 Departm ent for the latest parts information.
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)
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 occu r. 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
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The following materials, not available through NISSAN
Parts Department, 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.
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.
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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 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 noi se. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone 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 ra ttle. 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 pr ocedures 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 wh ile driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the ar eas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.
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 bumpers out of adjustment