engine INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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, 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: J-39565 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 fasteners
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 be elimi-
nated only 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 IP-6, "
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 x 135 mm (3.94 x 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 x 85 mm (2.36 x 3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15 x 25
mm (0.59 x 0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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.
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, 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. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner 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 console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
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 compartment.
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.

CAN COMMUNICATION
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CAN COMMUNICATIONPFP:23710
System DescriptionUKS000NU
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitUKS000NV
Go to CAN system, when selecting your CAN system type from the following table.
×: Applicable
TYPE1
System diagram

Ty p e 1
Input/output signal chart
T: Transmit R: Receive Body typeWagon
Axle 2WD 4WD
EngineVK56DE
TransmissionA/T
Brake controlVDC
ICC system××
CAN system type 1234
CAN system trouble diagnosisLAN-16
LAN-50LAN-90LAN-126
PKIA8173E
Signals ECM TCMDriver
seat
con-
trol
unitCom-
bina-
tion
meterDis-
play
con-
trol
unitBCMStee r-
ing
angle
sensorFront
air
control ABS
actua-
tor and
elec-
tric unit
(con-
trol
unit)IPDM
E/R
Engine speed signal T R R R R
Engine status signal T R R

LAN-6
[CAN]
CAN COMMUNICATION
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Engine coolant temperature signal T R R R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Accelerator pedal position signal T R R
Closed throttle position signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
Battery voltage signal T R
Key switch signal R T
Ignition switch signal R T R
P range signal T R
Stop lamp switch signal R T R
Parking brake switch signal T R
Fuel consumption monitor signalTR
TR
Turbine revolution signal R T
Output shaft revolution signal R T
A/C switch signal R T
A/C compressor request signal T R R
Blower fan motor switch signal R T R
A/C switch/indicator signalTR
RT
Cooling fan speed request signal T R R
Position light request signal R T R
Low beam request signal T R
Low beam status signal RT
High beam request signal R T R
High beam status signal RT
Front fog light request signal T R
Day time running light request signal T R
Vehicle speed signalRRT
RRRTRR R
Sleep wake up signal R T R
Door switch signal R R R T R
Turn indicator signal R T
Key fob ID signal R T
Key fob door unlock signal R T
Buzzer output signal R T
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Fuel level low warning signal T R
ASCD SET lamp signal T R
ASCD CRUISE lamp signal T RSignals ECM TCMDriver
seat
con-
trol
unitCom-
bina-
tion
meterDis-
play
con-
trol
unitBCMStee r-
ing
angle
sensorFront
air
control ABS
actua-
tor and
elec-
tric unit
(con-
trol
unit)IPDM
E/R

LAN-8
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CAN COMMUNICATION
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TYPE2
System diagram

Type2
Input/output signal chart
T: Transmit R: Receive
PKIA8134E
Signals ECM TCMICC
sen-
sorICC
unitDriver
seat
con-
trol
unitCom-
bina-
tion
mete
rDis-
play
con-
trol
unitBCMSteer-
ing
angle
sensorFront
air
con-
trol ABS
actu-
ator
and
elec-
tric
unit
(con-
trol
unit)IPD
M E/
R
Engine speed signal T R R R R R
Engine status signal T R R
Engine coolant temperature signal T R R R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Accelerator pedal position signal T R R R
Closed throttle position signal T R R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
Battery voltage signal T R
Key switch signal R T
Ignition switch signal R T R
P range signal T R R
Stop lamp switch signal R T R
Parking brake switch signal T R
Fuel consumption monitor signalTR
TR
Turbine revolution signal R T R
Output shaft revolution signal R T R
A/C switch signal R T
A/C compressor request signal T R R
Blower fan motor switch signal R T R

CAN COMMUNICATION
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Input/output signal chart
T: Transmit R: Receive
Signals ECM TCMDriver
seat
con-
trol
unitCom-
bina-
tion
meterDis-
play
con-
trol
unitBCMStee r-
ing
angle
sen-
sorFront
air
con-
trolTran s-
fer
con-
trol
unitABS
actua-
tor
and
elec-
tric
unit
(con-
trol
unit)IPDM
E/R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Stop lamp switch signal R T R
Parking brake switch signal T R
Battery voltage signal T R
Key switch signal R T
Ignition switch signal R T R
P range signal T R
Closed throttle position signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
Engine speed signal T R R R R R
Engine status signal T R R
Engine coolant temperature signal T R R R
Accelerator pedal position signal T R R R
Fuel consumption monitor signalTR
TR
Turbine revolution signal R T
Output shaft revolution signal R T R
A/C switch signal R T
A/C compressor request signal T R R
Blower fan motor switch signal R T R
A/C switch/indicator signalTR
RT
Cooling fan speed request signal T R R
Position light request signal R T R
Low beam request signal T R
Low beam status signal RT
High beam request signal R T R
High beam status signal RT
Front fog light request signal T R
Day time running light request signal T R
Vehicle speed signalRRRT
RRRT RR R
Sleep wake up signal R T R
Door switch signal R R R T R
Turn indicator signal R T
Key fob ID signal R T
Key fob door unlock signal R T

CAN COMMUNICATION
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TYPE 4
System diagram

Ty p e 4
Input/output signal chart
T: Transmit R: Receive
PKIA8135E
Signals ECM TCMICC
sen-
sorICC
unitDriver
seat
con-
trol
unitCom-
bina-
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mete
rDis-
play
con-
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unitBCMStee r-
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angle
sen-
sorFront
air
con-
trolTra ns -
fer
con-
trol
unitABS
actu-
ator
and
elec-
tric
unit
(con-
trol
unit)IPD
M
E/R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Stop lamp switch signal R T R
Parking brake switch signal T R
Battery voltage signal T R
Key switch signal R T
Ignition switch signal R T R
P range signal T R R
Closed throttle position signal T R R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
Engine speed signal T R R R R R R
Engine status signal T R R
Engine coolant temperature sig-
nalTR R R
Accelerator pedal position signal T R R R R
Fuel consumption monitor signalTR
TR
Turbine revolution signal R T R
Output shaft revolution signal R T R R
A/C switch signal R T
A/C compressor request signal T R R
Blower fan motor switch signal R T R

CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 1)
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Work FlowUKS0018G
1. When there are no indications of “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM” or “IPDM E/R” on “SELECT SYSTEM” dis-
play of CONSULT-II, print the “SELECT SYSTEM”.
2. Print all the data of “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”, “ABS”
and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
3. Print all the data of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”,
“ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
4. Attach the printed sheet of “SELECT SYSTEM”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and “CAN DIAG SUPPORT
MNTR” onto the check sheet. Refer to LAN-23, "
CHECK SHEET" .
5. Based on the indications of “SELECT SYSTEM” and the results of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, put
marks “v” onto the items with “No indication”, “NG” or “UNKWN” in the check sheet table. Refer to LAN-23,
"CHECK SHEET" .
NOTE:

If “NG” is displayed on “INITIAL DIAG (Initial diagnosis)” as “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” for the diag-
nosed control unit, replace the control unit.

The “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” items, which are not in check sheet table, are not related to diag-
nostic procedure on service manual.
So it is not necessary to check the status of the “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” items not in check
sheet table.
6. Check CAN communication line of the navigation system. Refer to AV-131, "
CAN Communication Line
Check" .
7. Attach the CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR check sheet onto the check sheet. Refer to LAN-23,
"CHECK SHEET" .
PKIA2093E
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PKIA8343E

CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 2)
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Work FlowUKS001N7
1. When there are no indications of “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM” or “IPDM E/R” on “SELECT SYSTEM” dis-
play of CONSULT-II, print the “SELECT SYSTEM”.
2. Print all the data of “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “ICC”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”,
“ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
3. Print all the data of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “ICC”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”,
“BCM”, “ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
4. Attach the printed sheet of “SELECT SYSTEM”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and “CAN DIAG SUPPORT
MNTR” onto the check sheet. Refer to LAN-57, "
CHECK SHEET" .
5. Based on the indications of “SELECT SYSTEM” and the results of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, put
marks “v” onto the items with “No indication”, “NG” or “UNKWN” in the check sheet table. Refer to LAN-57,
"CHECK SHEET" .
NOTE:

If “NG” is displayed on “INITIAL DIAG (Initial diagnosis)” as “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” for the diag-
nosed control unit, replace the control unit.

The “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” items, which are not in check sheet table, are not related to diag-
nostic procedure on service manual.
So it is not necessary to check the status of the “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” items not in check
sheet table.
6. Check CAN communication line of the navigation system. Refer to AV-131, "
CAN Communication Line
Check" .
7. Attach the CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR check sheet onto the check sheet. Refer to LAN-57,
"CHECK SHEET" .
PKIA2093E
PKIA8260E
PKIA8343E

CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 3)
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Work FlowUKS0019V
1. When there are no indications of “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM” or “IPDM E/R” on “SELECT SYSTEM” dis-
play of CONSULT-II, print the “SELECT SYSTEM”.
2. Print all the data of “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”, “ALL
MODE AWD/4WD”, “ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
3. Print all the data of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”,
“ALL MODE AWD/4WD”, “ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
4. Attach the printed sheet of “SELECT SYSTEM”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and “CAN DIAG SUPPORT
MNTR” onto the check sheet. Refer to LAN-97, "
CHECK SHEET" .
5. Based on the indications of “SELECT SYSTEM” and the results of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, put
marks “v” onto the items with “No indication”, “NG” or “UNKWN” in the check sheet table. Refer to LAN-97,
"CHECK SHEET" .
NOTE:

If “NG” is displayed on “INITIAL DIAG (Initial diagnosis)” as “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” for the diag-
nosed control unit, replace the control unit.

The “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” items, which are not in check sheet table, are not related to diag-
nostic procedure on service manual.
So it is not necessary to check the status of the “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” items not in check
sheet table.
6. Check CAN communication line of the navigation system. Refer to AV-131, "
CAN Communication Line
Check" .
7. Attach the CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR check sheet onto the check sheet. Refer to LAN-97,
"CHECK SHEET" .
PKIA2093E
PKIA8260E
PKIA8343E