warning NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Owner's Guide

6 CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check continuity between battery and ABS actuator and electric unit connector terminal 15.
Does continuity exist?
Ye s©Check battery. Refer to BATTERY in EL section.
No©Check the following.
+Harness connector E1
+Harness for open or short between ABS actuator and electric unit and fuse
If NG, repair harness or connectors.
Control UnitNJBR0103DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURENJBR0103S01(Malfunction code No. 71 for models with self-diagnosis func-
tion)
1 INSPECTION START
ABS actuator and electric unit power supply and ground circuit inspection
SBR626E
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
Check terminals for damage or loose connections and replace. Then reconnect connector.
2. Carry out self-diagnosis again.
Does warning lamp activate again?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©INSPECTION END
3 CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check voltage. Refer to ª3. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITº in ªLow Voltageº,
BR-86.
Does battery voltage exist when ignition switch is turned ON?
Ye s©GO TO 4.
No©Repair.
4 CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Does warning lamp indicate code No. 71 again?
Ye s©Replace ABS actuator and electric unit.
No©Inspect the system according to the code No.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMSABS
Low Voltage (Cont'd)
BR-88

1. ABS Works FrequentlyNJBR0104
1 CHECK BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE
Check brake fluid pressure distribution.
Is brake fluid pressure distribution normal?
Ye s©GO TO 2.
No©Perform Preliminary Check. Refer to BR-72.
2 CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
1. Check wheel sensor connector for terminal damage or loose connections.
2. Perform wheel sensor mechanical check.
Refer to ªWheel Sensor or Rotorº, BR-78.
Are wheel sensors functioning properly?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Repair.
3 CHECK FRONT AXLE
Check front and rear axles for excessive looseness. Refer to AX section, ªFront Wheel Bearingº, ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº
and ªRear Wheel Bearingº, ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº.
Is front axle installed properly?
Ye s©Go to ª3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATIONº in ª2. Unexpected Pedal Actionº,
BR-89.
No©Repair.
2. Unexpected Pedal ActionNJBR0105
1 CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Check brake pedal stroke. Is stroke excessively large?
SBR540A
Ye s©Perform Preliminary Check. Refer to BR-72.
No©GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
1. ABS Works Frequently
BR-89

2 CHECK CONNECTOR AND PERFORMANCE
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Check whether brake is effective.
OK or NG
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Perform Preliminary Check. Refer to BR-72.
3 CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Ensure warning lamp remains off while driving.
SBR759E
Is warning lamp turned off?
Ye s©GO TO 4.
No©Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BR-63, BR-65.
4 CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
1. Check wheel sensor connector for terminal damage or loose connection.
2. Perform wheel sensor mechanical check.
Is wheel sensor mechanism OK?
Ye s©Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or the connection of ABS
actuator and electric unit harness connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit
harness connector. Then retest.
No©Repair.
3. Long Stopping DistanceNJBR0106
1 CHECK CONNECTOR AND PERFORMANCE
1. Cancel ABS by disconnecting ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Check whether stopping distance is still long.
OK or NG
OK©Perform Preliminary Check and air bleeding.
NG©Go to ª3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATIONº in ª2. Unexpected Pedal Actionº,
BR-89.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
2. Unexpected Pedal Action (Cont'd)
BR-90

NOTE:
Stopping distance may be longer than vehicles without ABS when
road condition is slippery.
4. ABS Does Not WorkNJBR0107
1 CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Does the ABS warning lamp activate?
Ye s©Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BR-63, BR-65.
No©Go to ª3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATIONº in ª2. Unexpected Pedal Actionº,
BR-89.
NOTE:
ABS does not work when vehicle speed is under 10 km/h (6 MPH).
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
4. ABS Does Not Work
BR-91

5. Pedal Vibration and Noise=NJBR0108
1 INSPECTION START
Pedal vibration and noise inspection
SAT797A
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK SYMPTOM
1. Apply brake.
2. Start engine.
Does the symptom appear only when engine is started?
Ye s©Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BR-63, BR-65.
No©GO TO 3.
3 RECHECK SYMPTOM
Does the symptom appear when electrical equipment switches (such as headlamp) are operated?
Ye s©GO TO 4.
No©Go to ª3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATIONº in ª2. Unexpected Pedal Actionº,
BR-89.
4 CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
Check wheel sensor shield ground. For location of shield ground, refer to wiring diagram and ªHARNESS LAYOUTº in EL
section.
Is wheel sensor shield grounded properly?
Ye s©Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or the connection of ABS
actuator and electric unit harness connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit
harness connector. Then retest.
No©Repair.
NOTE:
ABS may operate and cause vibration under any of the following
conditions.
+Applying brake gradually when shifting or operating clutch.
+Low friction (slippery) road.
+High speed cornering.
+Driving over bumps and pot holes.
+Engine speed is over 5,000 rpm with vehicle stopped.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
5. Pedal Vibration and Noise
BR-92

6. ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Come On
When Ignition Switch Is Turned On
=NJBR0109
1 INSPECTION START
Warning lamp circuit inspection
SBR762E
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK FUSE
Check 10A fuse No. 30 for warning lamp. For fuse layout, refer to ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº in EL section.
Is fuse OK?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Replace fuse.
3 CHECK ABS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Install 10A fuse.
2. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
3. Check voltage between control unit connector terminal 10 and ground after turning ignition switch ªONº.
SBR628E
Does battery voltage exist after turning ignition switch ªONº?
Ye s©GO TO 5.
No©GO TO 4.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
6. ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Come On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On
BR-93

4 CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
SBR759E
Does the ABS warning lamp activate?
Ye s©GO TO 6.
No©GO TO 5.
5 CHECK HARNESS FOR SHORT
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Check voltage between ABS actuator and electric unit connector terminal 10 and ground.
SBR144EF
Does battery voltage exist?
Ye s©Check combination meter. Refer to WARNING LAMPS in EL section.
No©Repair harness and connectors between fuse and ABS actuator and electric unit connec-
tor terminal 10.
6 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or connection of ABS actuator and electric unit harness
connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit harness connector. Then reset.
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©Replace ABS actuator and electric unit.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
6. ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Come On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On (Cont'd)
BR-94

7. ABS Warning Lamp Stays On When Ignition
Switch Is Turned On
=NJBR0110
1 INSPECTION START
ABS control unit inspection
SBR763E
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK WARNING LAMP
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Connect suitable wire between ABS actuator and electric unit connector terminal 10 and ground.
SBR146EE
Does warning lamp activate?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Repair combination meter. Check the following.
+Harness connector E1
+Harness for open or short between ABS actuator and electric unit and fuse
If NG, repair harness or connector.
3 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or the connection of ABS actuator and electric unit harness
connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit harness connector. Then retest.
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©GO TO 4.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
7. ABS Warning Lamp Stays On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On
BR-95

4 CHECK ABS MOTOR GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
3. Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit connector terminal 16 and ground.
SBR147EC
Does continuity exist?
Ye s©Replace ABS actuator and electric unit.
No©Check the following.
+Harness connector E1
+Harness for open or short between ABS actuator and electric unit and ground
If NG, repair harness or connector.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
7. ABS Warning Lamp Stays On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On (Cont'd)
BR-96

Disc BrakeNJBR0078Unit: mm (in)
Brake model CL25A, CL25VG, CL25VBG CL9HCG, CL11HEG
Pad wear limit Minimum thickness 2.0 (0.078) 2.0 (0.079)
Rotor repair limitMaximum runout 0.07 (0.0028) 0.07 (0.0028)
Minimum thickness 20.0 (0.787) 9 (0.35)
Drum BrakeNJBR0135Unit: mm (in)
Brake modelLT20N
Lining wear limit Minimum thickness 1.5 (0.059)
Drum repair limitMaximum inner diameter 204.5 (8.051)
Maximum out-of-round 0.03 (0.0012)
Brake PedalNJBR0079Unit: mm (in)
Free height ªHº*LHDM/T 156.0 - 166.0 (6.14 - 6.54)
A/T 165.0 - 175.0 (6.54 - 6.89)
RHDM/T 155.0 - 165.0 (6.10 - 6.50)
A/T 164.0 - 174.0 (6.46 - 6.85)
Clearance ªCº between pedal stopper and threaded end of stop lamp switch or brake switch 0.74 - 1.96 (0.0291 - 0.0772)
*: Measured from surface of dash panel to surface of pedal pad
Parking BrakeNJBR0080
TypeCenter lever
Number of notches
[under force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)]Sedan 8 - 9
Hatchback 4 - 6
Number of notches
when warning lamp switch comes on1
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Disc Brake
BR-101