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HEATED STEERING WHEEL
WIRING DIAGRAM
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Wiring DiagramINFOID:0000000009461249
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FLUID LEVEL
Check power steering fluid level at the scale on reservoir tank cap
indicator.
• Check power steering fluid level with engine stopped and the fluid temp between 0 – 30 ° C (32 – 86 ° F).
• Power steering fluid level should be between the hatching area of the indicator on the power steering reservoir tank cap.
CAUTION:
• Do not overfill.
• Do not reuse used power steering fluid.
• Recommended power steering fluid is Genuine NISSAN E-
PSF or equivalent. Refer to MA-11, "FOR USA AND CANADA :
Fluids and Lubricants".
FLUID LEAKAGE
Check the power steering hydraulic system for leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing or det erioration. Repair or replace
as necessary.
1. Start engine and allow engine to idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. Damage to power steering oil pump may
occur.
4. If power steering fluid leakage at connections is noticed, loosen flare nut and retighten.
CAUTION:
Do not over tighten flare nut as damage to O-ring and connection can occur.
5. If power steering fluid leakage from the power steer ing oil pump is noticed, repair connection or replace
power steering oil pump. Refer to ST-15, "Inspection"
.
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of power st eering fluid. Power steering fluid indicates a leak
from the power steering gear, replace as necessary. Refer to ST-36, "Removal and Installation"
.
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STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
InspectionINFOID:0000000009461252
CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
• Check installation condition of power steering gear assembly, front suspension, front drive shaft and steering
column.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is mo ved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
• Verify that the power steering gear nuts are tightened to specification. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View"
.
STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn tires straight ahead, start engine, then turn steer ing wheel to the left and right lightly. Measure steer-
ing wheel movement on the outer circumference of the steering wheel when it is turned to the point where
tires start moving.
NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
• Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to FSU-
25, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)".
1. Turn tires straight ahead, check if st eering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remo ve steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot be attained by repositi oning the steering wheel two teeth or less on steering
stem, loosen tie-rod lock nuts of power steering gear outer sockets, then adjust tie-rods by the same
amount in the opposite direction.
STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to operating temperature.
4. Verify that the tires are inflated to the specified pressure. Refer to WT-60, "Tire"
.
5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering wheel has been turned 360 ° from the neutral position.
6. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect steering column. Refer to ST-18, "Inspection"
.
7. If steering column meets specification, inspect steering gear. Refer to ST-20, "Inspection"
.
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
Steering wheel axial end play : Refer to ST-46, "Steering Wheel".
Steering wheel play : Refer to ST-46, "Steering Wheel"
.
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Steering wheel
turning force : Refer to
ST-46, "Steering
Wheel".
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• Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
• Measure the turning angles with the engine at idle, then turn the steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the
turning angle. Refer to ST-46, "Steering Angle"
.
• Measure the rack stroke specification with vehicle in neutral posi- tion. Refer to ST-20, "Inspection"
.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009461257
1.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM
Check operation of heated steering wheel system. Refer to ST-8, "HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM :
System Description".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Go to ST-22, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009461258
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to ST-10, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK POWER CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-31, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Turn heated steering wheel switch ON.
5. Check voltage between heated steering wheel harness connector M114.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Check heated steering wheel. Refer to ST-25, "Component Inspection (Heated Steering Wheel)"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel. Refer to ST-31, "Removal and Installation"
.
3.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between heated steering wheel harness connector terminal M114 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEERING WHEEL RELAY AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect heated steering wheel relay connector.
3. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal M90 and steering
wheel harness connector terminal M114.
Connector Te r m i n a l
Voltage (Approx.)
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M114 2 1 Battery voltage
Connector Terminal GroundContinuity
M114 1 Yes
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4. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal M90 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
5.CHECK HEATED STEERING RELAY
Check heated steering relay. Refer to ST-24, "Component Inspection (Heated Steering Relay)"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace heated steering relay.
6.CHECK POWER TO HEATED STEERING RELAY
Check the following.
•Battery
• Harness for open or short between battery and 10A fuse (No. 2)
• 10A fuse (No. 2)
• Harness for open or short between 10A fuse (No. 2) and heated steering relay
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect heated steering wheel switch.
2. Check continuity between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminal M51 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
8.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEE RING RELAY AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Disconnect A/C auto amp.
2. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal M90 and A/C auto
amp. harness connector terminal M152.
3. Check continuity between heated steering re lay harness connector terminal M90 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
Heated steering wheel relay Heated steering wheel Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M90 5 M114 2 Yes
Heated steering wheel relay GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M90 5 No
Connector Terminal GroundContinuity
M51 2 Yes
Heated steering relay A/C Auto amp. Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M90 2 M152 20 Yes
Heated steering relay GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M90 2 No
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