lock INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: INFINITI, Model Year: 2005, Model line: FX35, Model: INFINITI FX35 2005Pages: 4731, PDF Size: 60.13 MB
Page 815 of 4731
BCS-16
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
Removal and Installation of BCMAKS0058E
REMOVAL
1. Remove the dash side finisher (LH). Refer to EI-36, "BODY
SIDE TRIM" in “EI Exterior/Interior.”
2. Disconnect BCM connector.
3. Remove bracket mounting screws (3) to remove BCM and fuse block with bracket.
4. Raise the pawl of fuse block and remove bracket from fuse block to remove BCM.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When replacing BCM perform initialization of NATS system and registration of all NATS ignition key IDs.
SKIA4964E
SKIA4965E
Page 816 of 4731
BL-1
BODY, LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEM
I BODY
CONTENTS
C
D E
F
G H
J
K L
M
SECTION BL
A
B
BL
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
BODY, LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 5
Precautions for Work ........................................... ..... 5
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 6
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 6
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS . ..... 7
Work Flow ........................................................... ..... 7
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ................................ ..... 7
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE .. ..... 8
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ...... ..... 8
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ................................................. ..... 8
REPAIR THE CAUSE ...................................... ..... 8
CONFIRM THE REPAIR .................................. ..... 9
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ...... ..... 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................... ..... 9
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................ ..... 9
DOORS ............................................................ ..... 9
TRUNK ............................................................. ... 10
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ................................ ... 10
SEATS .............................................................. ... 10
UNDERHOOD .................................................. ... 10
Diagnostic Worksheet ......................................... .... 11
HOOD .................................................................... ... 13
Fitting Adjustment ............................................... ... 13
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT ................................................. ... 13
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............ ... 13
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................ ... 13
Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly ....... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control .. ... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15 INSTALLATION ................................................
... 16
Hood Lock Control Inspection ............................. ... 16
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT ............................... ... 18
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
FRONT FENDER ................................................... ... 20
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 20
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM ........................... ... 21
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 21
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 22
System Description .............................................. ... 22
OUTLINE .......................................................... ... 23
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 24
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 24
Schematic/With Intelligent Key ............................ ... 25
Wiring Diagram -D/LOCK-/With Intelligent Key ... ... 26
FIG. 1 ................................................................ ... 26
FIG. 2 ................................................................ ... 27
FIG. 3 ................................................................ ... 28
FIG. 4 ................................................................ ... 29
FIG. 5 ................................................................ ... 30
Schematic/Without Intelligent Key ....................... ... 31
Wiring Diagram -D/LOCK-/Without Intelligent Key ... 32
FIG. 6 ................................................................ ... 32
FIG. 7 ................................................................ ... 33
FIG. 8 ................................................................ ... 34
FIG. 9 ................................................................ ... 35
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............ ... 36
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit (With Intelligent Key System) ....................... ... 36
Work Flow ............................................................ ... 36
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .............................. ... 37
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ....... ... 37
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS ................. ... 38
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. ... 40
Check BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit ... ... 41
Check Door Switch .............................................. ... 42
Page 817 of 4731
BL-2Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) .......................................................... ... 42
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH ....................... ... 44
Check Key Switch ................................................ ... 46
Check Door Lock and Unlock Switch .................. ... 48
Check Door Lock Actuator (Driver Side) .............. ... 50
Check Door Lock Actuator (Passenger Side and
Rear LH/RH) ........................................................ ... 51
Check Fuel Lid Opener Actuator ......................... ... 52
Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Lock) .... ... 53
Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Unlock) . ... 54
Check Select Unlock Relay Circuit ...................... ... 55
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM .................. ... 56
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 56
System Description .............................................. ... 57
INPUTS ............................................................ ... 57
OPERATED PROCEDURE .............................. ... 58
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 59
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 59
Schematic ............................................................ ... 60
Wiring Diagram — KEYLES— ............................. ... 61
FIG. 1 ................................................................ ... 61
FIG. 2 ................................................................ ... 62
FIG. 3 ................................................................ ... 63
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............. ... 64
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ..... ... 65
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... ... 66
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ....... ... 66
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS ................. ... 67
Work Flow ............................................................ ... 69
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. ... 70
Check Key Fob Battery and Function .................. ... 72
Check ACC Switch .............................................. ... 73
Check Door Switch .............................................. ... 74
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) .......................................................... ... 74
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH ....................... ... 76
Check Key Switch ................................................ ... 78
Check Remote Keyless Entry Receiver ............... ... 79
Check IPDM E/R Operation ................................. ... 82
Check Hazard Warning Lamp Function ............... ... 83
Check Horn Function ........................................... ... 83
Check Headlamp Function .................................. ... 83
Check Map Lamp and Ignition Keyhole Illumination
Function ............................................................... ... 83
ID Code Entry Procedure .................................... ... 84
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITH CONSULT-II ........ ... 84
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITHOUT CONSULT-II . ... 86
Removal and Installation of Remote keyless Entry
receiver ................................................................ ... 87
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 87
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 87
Key Fob Battery Replacement ............................. ... 88
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ................................ ... 89
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 89
System Description .............................................. ... 91
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION ................................ ... 91
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTIONS ..... ... 92
ENGINE STARTUP FUNCTION ....................... ... 93 WARNING AND ALARM FUNCTION ...............
... 94
CHANGE SETTINGS FUNCTION .................... ... 97
INTELLIGENT KEY REGISTRATION ............... ... 97
STEERING LOCK UNIT REGISTRATION ........ ... 97
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 98
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 98
Schematic ............................................................ ... 99
Wiring Diagram — I/KEY— .................................. .101
Terminals and Reference Value for INTELLIGENT
KEY UNIT ............................................................ .114
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
unit ....................................................................... .116
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............. .116
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ..... .117
Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ .118
WORK FLOW ................................................... .118
CONSULT-II Functions ........................................ .119
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure ...................... .119
BASIC OPERATION ......................................... .119
CONSULT-II Application Items ............................. .120
WORK SUPPORT ............................................ .120
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ........................ .120
DATA MONITOR ............................................... .120
ACTIVE TEST ................................................... .121
List of Operation Related Parts ............................ .122
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ...................... .123
ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE INTELLIGENT KEY
ARE NOT OPERATING .................................... .123
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTION MAL-
FUNCTION ....................................................... .123
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION MALFUNCTION ...... .124
ENGINE START FUNCTION MALFUNCTION . .125
WARNING CHIME FUNCTION MALFUNCTION .125
Check CAN Communication System Inspection .. .128
Check Intelligent Key Unit Power Supply and
Ground Circuit ...................................................... .129
Check Key Switch (Intelligent Key Unit Input) ...... .129
Check Key Switch (BCM Input) ............................ .131
Check Ignition Knob Switch ................................. .132
Check Door Switch .............................................. .133
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ........................................................... .133
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH ........................ .134
Check Unlock Sensor .......................................... .136
Check Door Request Switch ................................ .137
Check Intelligent Key Warning Buzzer ................. .139
Check Outside Key Antenna ................................ .140
Check Inside Key Antenna ................................... .143
Check Steering Lock Unit ..................................... .144
Check Stop Lamp Switch ..................................... .146
Check Detention Switch ....................................... .147
Check Select Unlock Relay .................................. .149
Check Hazard Function ....................................... .150
Check Horn Function ........................................... .150
Check Headlamp Function ................................... .150
Check IPDM E/R Operation ................................. .150
Removal and Installation of Intelligent Key Unit ... .151
REMOVAL ......................................................... .151
Page 818 of 4731
BL-3
C
D E
F
G H
J
K L
M A
B
BL
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
INSTALLATION ................................................
. 151
Intelligent Key Battery Replacement ................... . 152
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY INSPECTION .. . 152
DOOR .................................................................... . 153
Fitting Adjustment ............................................... . 153
FRONT DOOR ................................................. . 153
REAR DOOR ................................................... . 153
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ................................ . 154
Removal and Installation of Front Door ............... . 154
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 154
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 155
Removal and Installation of Rear Door ............... . 155
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 155
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 156
Removal and Installation of Door Weatherstrip ... . 156
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 156
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 156
FRONT DOOR LOCK ............................................ . 157
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 157
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 157
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 159
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ . 160
DOOR KEY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ............... . 160
REAR DOOR LOCK .............................................. . 161
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 161
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 161
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 163
BACK DOOR ......................................................... . 164
Fitting Adjustment ............................................... . 164
VERTICAL/LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUST-
MENT ............................................................... . 164
Back Door Assembly ........................................... . 164
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 164
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 165
INSPECTION ................................................... . 165
Removal and Installation of Back Door Striker .... . 165
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 165
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 165
Removal and Installation of Back Door Stay ....... . 166
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 166
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 166
Removal and Installation of Dave Tail Male &
Female ................................................................ . 166
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 166
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 167
Removal and Installation of Back Door Weatherstrip . 167
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 167
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 167
BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY ......................... . 168
Removal and Installation of Back Door Lock & Clo-
sure Assembly ..................................................... . 168
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 168
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 168
INSPECTION ................................................... . 168
Removal and Installation of Back Door Opener
Switch .................................................................. . 168
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 168 INSTALLATION ................................................
.169
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .169
BACK DOOR LOCK & CLOSURE ASSEMBLY .169
BACK DOOR AUTO CLOSURE SYSTEM ............ .170
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .170
System Description .............................................. .170
CLOSE OPERATION ....................................... .170
NON-OPERATION CONDITION ...................... .170
OPEN OPERATION ......................................... .171
Wiring Diagram — B/CLOS — ............................ .172
Terminals and Reference Value for Back Door Clo-
sure Control Unit .................................................. .174
Work Flow ............................................................ .175
Preliminary Check ............................................... .175
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. .175
Back Door Closure Control Unit Power Supply and
Ground Circuit Check .......................................... .176
Half-Latch Switch Check ..................................... .176
Close Switch Check ............................................. .178
Open Switch Check ............................................. .179
Back Door Opener Switch Check (With Intelligent
Key) ..................................................................... .180
Back Door Opener Switch Check (Without Intelli-
gent Key) ............................................................. .182
Unlock Sensor Check (Without Intelligent Key) ... .184
Closure Motor Check ........................................... .185
Removal and Installation of Back Door Closer Con-
trol Unit ................................................................ .185
VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM .186
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .186
System Description .............................................. .188
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .188
POWER SUPPLY ............................................. .189
INITIAL CONDITION TO ACTIVATE THE SYS-
TEM .................................................................. .189
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM ALARM OPER-
ATION ............................................................... .190
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM DEACTIVATION .190
PANIC ALARM OPERATION ........................... .190
CAN Communication System Description ........... .191
CAN Communication Unit .................................... .191
Schematic ............................................................ .192
Wiring Diagram -VEHSEC- .................................. .193
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............ .198
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R .... .199
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .............................. .200
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEM ................... .201
Trouble Diagnosis ................................................ .202
WORK FLOW ................................................... .202
Preliminary Check ............................................... .203
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ...................... .204
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ....................................... .205
1 – 1 DOOR SWITCH CHECK ......................... .205
1 – 2 HOOD SWITCH CHECK ......................... .207
1 – 3 BACK DOOR SWITCH CHECK .............. .209
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ....................................... .211
SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP CHECK .......... .211
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ....................................... .212
FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
Page 819 of 4731
BL-4Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
CHECK .............................................................
.212
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ....................................... .212
VEHICLE SECURITY HORN ALARM CHECK . 212
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ....................................... .212
VEHICLE SECURITY HEADLAMP ALARM
CHECK ............................................................. .212
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ....................................... .212
DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CHECK .212
IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-
NATS) ..................................................................... .213
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .213
System Description .............................................. .214
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .214
SECURITY INDICATOR ................................... .214
System Composition ............................................ .215
ECM Re-Communicating Function ...................... .215
Wiring Diagram – NATS – .................................... .216
MODELS WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM . 216
MODELS WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYS-
TEM .................................................................. .218
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
Unit/with Intelligent Key System .......................... .219
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit/with Intelligent Key System .......................... .219
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............. .220
CONSULT-II ......................................................... .221
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ....... .221
CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE FUNC-
TION ................................................................. .222
HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .222
NATS SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM
CHART ............................................................. .223
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... .224
WORK FLOW ................................................... .224
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ...................... .225
Security Indicator Inspection ............................... .225
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ....................................... .226
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ....................................... .227
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ....................................... .228
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ....................................... .229
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ....................................... .230
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ....................................... .231
Diagnostic Procedure 7 ....................................... .233
Removal and Installation NATS Antenna Amp. ... .234
REMOVAL ........................................................ .234
INSTALLATION ................................................. .234 INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER ..........
.235
Wiring Diagram —TRNSCV— ............................. .235
Trouble Diagnoses ............................................... .236
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ .236
BODY REPAIR ....................................................... .238
Body Exterior Paint Color ..................................... .238
Body Component Parts ........................................ .239
UNDERBODY COMPONENT PARTS .............. .239
BODY COMPONENT PARTS ........................... .241
Corrosion Protection ............................................ .243
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .243
ANTI-CORROSIVE WAX .................................. .244
UNDERCOATING ............................................. .245
STONE GUARD COAT ..................................... .246
Body Sealing ........................................................ .247
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .247
Body Construction ................................................ .250
BODY CONSTRUCTION .................................. .250
Body Alignment .................................................... .251
BODY CENTER MARKS .................................. .251
PANEL PARTS MATCHING MARKS ................ .252
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .253
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................... .254
UNDERBODY ................................................... .256
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ....................... .258
REAR BODY ..................................................... .260
Handling Precautions For Plastics ....................... .262
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS . .262
LOCATION OF PLASTIC PARTS ..................... .263
Precautions In Repairing High Strength Steel ...... .265
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS) USED IN NIS-
SAN VEHICLES ................................................ .265
Replacement Operations ..................................... .268
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .268
HOODLEDGE ................................................... .271
FRONT SIDE MEMBER ................................... .273
FRONT SIDE MEMBER (PARTIAL REPLACE-
MENT) ............................................................... .275
FRONT PILLAR ................................................ .277
CENTER PILLAR .............................................. .279
OUTER SILL ..................................................... .281
REAR FENDER ................................................ .283
REAR PANEL ................................................... .285
REAR END CROSSMEMBER .......................... .287
REAR FLOOR REAR ........................................ .289
REAR SIDE MEMBER EXTENSION ................ .292
Page 820 of 4731
PRECAUTIONS BL-5
C
D E
F
G H
J
K L
M A
B
BL
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
AIS004L9
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectAIS00583
NOTE:
This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″ LOCK ″ position.
Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
Precautions for WorkAIS004LA
After removing and installing the opening/closing parts, be sure to carry out fitting adjustments to check
their operation.
Check the lubrication level, damage, and wear of each part. If necessary, grease or replace it.
Page 822 of 4731
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BL-7
C
D E
F
G H
J
K L
M A
B
BL
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00000
Work FlowAIS004LE
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to BL-11, "
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 description 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 sur-
faces=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 movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.
Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/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.
SBT842
Page 823 of 4731
BL-8
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle "twist".
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool (Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.
tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will only be eliminated
temporarily.
feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.
placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to BL-9, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
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 loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
–insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure-
thane tape. A Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized Nissan Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). 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)
Page 824 of 4731
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BL-9
C
D E
F
G H
J
K L
M A
B
BL
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
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.
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.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingAIS004LF
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 apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicon 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 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.
Page 825 of 4731
BL-10
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
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 dumpers 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, securing 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. Sunvisor 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.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger room.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.