SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESGW-7
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. Cluster lid A and the instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar finisher
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. Shift selector 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-50397) 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
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the cons ole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
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HAC-124
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)INFOID:0000000009958322
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions.
Direct Diagnostic Mode Description
Ecu Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result The BCM self diagnostic results are displayed.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output data is displayed in real time.
Active Test The BCM activates outputs to test components.
Work support The settings for BCM functions can be changed.
Configuration • The vehicle specification can be read and saved.
• The vehicle specification can be written when replacing BCM.
CAN Diag Support Mntr The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication is displayed.
System Sub System Direct Diagnostic Mode
Ecu Identification
Self Diagnostic Result
Data Monitor
Active Test
Work support
Configuration
CAN Diag Support Mntr
Door lock DOOR LOCK ××××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ×××
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Remote keyless entry system MULTI REMOTE ENT ×××
Exterior lamp HEADLAMP ×××
Wiper and washer WIPER ×××
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER ××
Air conditioner AIR CONDITIONER ×
Intelligent Key system INTELLIGENT KEY ××××
Combination switch COMB SW ×
BCM BCM × × ×××
Immobilizer IMMU ×××
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ××
Trunk open TRUNK ×
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM ×××
RAP system RETAINED PWR ×
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Component Function Check ...................................54
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................54
STEP LAMP CIRCUIT .......................................56
Description ........................................................... ...56
Component Function Check ...................................56
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................56
TRUNK ROOM LAMP CIRCUIT ........................58
Description ........................................................... ...58
Component Function Check ...................................58
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................58
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMI-
NATION CIRCUIT ........................................... ...
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Description ........................................................... ...60
Component Function Check ...................................60
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................60
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .............................62
INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS ...62
Symptom Table ................................................... ...62
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............63
FRONT ROOM/MAP LAMP ............................ ...63
Removal and Installation ..................................... ...63
Bulb Replacement ..................................................63
VANITY MIRROR LAMP ...................................64
Removal and Installation .........................................64
Bulb or Lens Replacement ................................... ...64
GLOVE BOX LAMP ...........................................65
Removal and Installation .........................................65
Bulb Replacement ................................................ ...65
STEP LAMP .......................................................66
Bulb or Lens Replacement ................................... ...66
PERSONAL LAMP ............................................67
Removal and Installation .........................................67
Bulb or Lens Replacement ................................... ...67
TRUNK ROOM LAMP .......................................68
Removal and Installation .........................................68
Bulb Replacement ................................................ ...68
ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH ...............69
Removal and Installation .........................................69
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ...........................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ...
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Bulb Specifications ............................................... ...70
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COMPONENT PARTSINL-5
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COMPONENT PARTS
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000009463861
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463862
1. BCM (view with combination meter re- moved) 2. Front door switch LH
(RH similar) 3. Rear door switch LH
(RH similar)
4. Main power window and door lock/un- lock switch 5. Power window and door lock/unlock
switch RH 6. Trunk lamp switch and trunk release
solenoid
(Trunk lamp switch)
7. Front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) 8. Combination switch
(lighting and turn signal switch) 9. Push-button ignition switch
10. IPDM E/R (tail lamp relay) 11. Meter control switch
(illumination control switch)
Part name Description
BCM The BCM monitors the combination switch (lighting and turn signal
switch) position. The BCM requests via CAN communication that
the IPDM E/R activate the tail lamp relay.
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COMPONENT PARTS
IPDM E/RThe IPDM E/R activates the tail lamp relay based on inputs re-
ceived from the BCM via the CAN communication.
Push button ignition switch Provides ignition switch status to the BCM.
Door switches Provides door OPEN/CLOSED status to the BCM.
Combination switch
(lighting and turn signal switch) The combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) provides
input to the BCM. The BCM then sends a tail lamp relay request
signal to the IPDM E/R via CAN communication to operate the il-
lumination system.
Trunk lamp switch and release solenoid
(trunk lamp switch) Provides trunk lamp switch OP
EN/CLOSED status to the BCM.
Power window and door lock/unlock switch RH Provides door lock/unlock position switch RH status to the BCM.
Main power window and door lock/unlock switch Provides door lock/unlock position switch LH status to the BCM.
Meter control switch
(illumination control switch) • Adjusts the illumination system and combination meter illumina-
tion brightness (with multiple illumination control).
• Only adjusts the combination meter illumination brightness
(with meter illumination control only).
Front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) Provides front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) door
lock/unlock switch position status to the BCM.
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INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SYSTEMINL-7
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INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000009463863
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463864
OUTLINE
• Front room/map lamps and personal lamps rear are controll ed by the room lamp timer control function of the
BCM when lamp switch is in the DOOR position.
• Front step lamps are controlled by step lamp control function of BCM.
• Trunk room lamp is controlled by trunk lamp control function of BCM.
• Push-button ignition switch illumination is controlled by the push-button ignition switch illumination control
function of BCM.
• Interior room lamps are illuminated by the welcome light function of Intelligent Key system. Refer to DLK-32,
"WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System Description".
ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION
When the interior room lamp switch is in the DOOR position and when all conditions below are met, the BCM
begins timer control (maximum 30 seconds ) for interior room lamp ON/OFF.
• When the front door LH is unlocked [with Intelligent Key, main power window and door lock/unlock switch or
front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch)].
• When a door opens → closes.
Timer control is cancelled under the following conditions:
• When the front door LH is locked [with Intelligent Key, main power window and door lock/unlock switch or front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch)].
• A door is opened (door switch turns ON).
• Ignition switch is turned ON.
INTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
If an interior lamp is left ON and does not turn OF F even when the doors are closed, the BCM turns off power
to the interior lamps automatically to save the batte ry 15 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
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INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM
The BCM controls the following interior lamps:
• Front step lamp LH/RH
• Front room/map lamp LH/RH
• Personal lamp rear LH/RH
• Vanity mirror lamp LH/RH (if equipped)
• Trunk room lamp
After the battery saver system turns the la mps OFF, the lamps will illuminate again when:
• A signal is received from an Intelligent Key or main power window and door lock/unlock switch or when the front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) is locked or unlocked.
• A door is opened or closed.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)INL-11
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
COMMON ITEM
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)INFOID:0000000009956797
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentiall y causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions.
Direct Diagnostic Mode Description
Ecu Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result The BCM self diagnostic results are displayed.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output data is displayed in real time.
Active Test The BCM activates outputs to test components.
Work support The settings for BCM functions can be changed.
Configuration • The vehicle specification can be read and saved.
• The vehicle specification can be written when replacing BCM.
CAN Diag Support Mntr The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication is displayed.
System Sub System Direct Diagnostic Mode
Ecu Identification
Self Diagnostic Result
Data Monitor
Active Test
Work support
Configuration
CAN Diag Su pport Mntr
Door lock DOOR LOCK ××××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ×××
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Remote keyless entry system MULTI REMOTE ENT ×××
Exterior lamp HEADLAMP ×××
Wiper and washer WIPER ×××
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER ××
Air conditioner AIR CONDITIONER ×
Intelligent Key system INTELLIGENT KEY ××××
Combination switch COMB SW ×
BCM BCM × × ×××
Immobilizer IMMU ×××
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ××
Trunk open TRUNK ×
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM ×××
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