NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

CAUTION:

If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a
booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt booster
battery.

After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are
tightly clamped to battery terminals for good contact.

Never add distilled water through the hole used to check
specific gravity.
How to Handle Battery
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-dis-
charging a battery.

The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be
kept clean and dry.

The terminal connections should be clean and tight.

At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.

When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period
of time, disconnect the negative battery terminal. (If the
vehicle has an extended storage switch, turn it off.)

Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep
a close check on charge condition to prevent overdischarge.
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
WARNING:
Do not allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes,
fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touching a battery, do not
touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed
your hands. If the acid contacts the eyes, skin or clothing,
immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medi-
cal attention.
SEL711E Keep clean and dry.
SEL712E Remove negative
terminal.
SEL459R Hydrometer
Thermo-
meter
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Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.

Add distilled water up to the MAX level.
SULPHATION
A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended for
a long time and the specific gravity becomes less than 1.100.
This may result in sulphation on the cell plates.
To find if a discharged battery has been“sulphated”, pay atten-
tion to its voltage and current when charging it. As shown in the
figure at left, if the battery has been“sulphated”, less current and
higher voltage may be observed in the initial stage of charging.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK
1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.

When electrolyte level is low, tilt battery case for easy mea-
surement.
SEL001K Cell plug
“MAX”level
“MIN”level
SEL005Z Charging voltage
Charging currentNormal battery
Sulphated battery
Charging voltage
Charging current
Duration of charge
SEL442D
Read top level
with scaleHydrometer
Thermo-
meter
SEL006Z Hydrometer
Thermal
gauge
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How to Handle Battery (Cont’d)
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2.Convert into specific gravity at 20°C (68°F).
Example:

When electrolyte temperature is 35°C (95°F) and specific
gravity of electrolyte is 1.230, converted specific gravity at
20°C (68°F) is 1.240.

When electrolyte temperature is 0°C (32°F) and specific
gravity of electrolyte is 1.210, converted specific gravity at
20°C (68°F) is 1.196.
SEL007Z Converted specific gravity
Electrolyte temperature°C(°F)
Specific gravity at electrolyte temperature
.Freezing zone
(22) (4) (14) (32) (50) (68) (86) (104) (122)
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How to Handle Battery (Cont’d)
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Battery Test and Charging Chart
Chart I
VISUAL INSPECTION
Check battery case for cracks or bends.
Check battery terminals for damage.
If the difference between the max. and min. electrolyte level in cells is within 10 mm (0.39 in), it is OK.
OK NG
CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Refer to“Specific Gravity Check”.
Replace
battery.
Below 1.1001.100 - 1.220Above 1.220
SLOW CHARGE
Refer to“A: Slow
Charge”.*
STANDARD
CHARGE
Refer to“B: Standard
Charge”.QUICK CHARGE
Refer to“C: Quick Charge”.CAPACITY TEST
Refer to“Chart II”.
OK NG
CAPACITY TEST
Refer to“Chart II”.
OK NGCAPACITY TEST
Refer to“Chart II”.OK NGReady for use

Mount battery again
and check loose ter-
minals. Also check
other related circuits.
Ready for
useReplace
battery.Ready for
useCHECKING SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
Refer to“Specific Gravity
Check”.
QUICK CHARGE
Refer to“C: Quick Charge”.

Time required: 45 min.
RECHARGE
Refer to“C: Quick Charge”.

If battery temperature rises above 60°C (140°F),
stop charging. Always charge battery when its tem-
perature is below 60°C (140°F).
CAPACITY TEST
Refer to“Chart II”.
OK NG
CAPACITY TEST
Refer to“Chart II”.
OK NGReady for use Replace
battery.
Ready
for useReplace
battery.
*“STANDARD CHARGE”is recommended if the vehicle is in storage after charging.








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Chart II
CAPACITY TEST
Test using battery checker.Test using load tester.
Follow manufacturer’s
instructions to check and
determine if battery is ser-
viceable.
OK NGRead load tester voltage
when specified discharging
current (Refer to Fig. 1.)
flows through battery for 15
seconds.
Ready for use Go to next
step.
Above 9.6
volts
OKBelow 9.6
voltsNG
Ready for use Go to next
step.

Check battery type and determine the specified current
using the following table.
Fig. 1 DISCHARGING CURRENT
(Load Tester)
Type (YUASA type code) Current (A)
025 240
027 285
096 375
063 210
065 255
075 300
SEL008Z





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Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont’d)
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A: SLOW CHARGE
Determine initial charging current from specific gravity
referring to Fig. 2.

Charge battery.
Check charging voltage 30 minutes after starting the
battery charge.
12 to 15 volts
OKBelow 12 volts or above
15 voltsNG
Continue to charge for 12
hours.
Replace battery.
CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Refer to“Specific Gravity Check”.
Conduct additional charge as per Fig. 3, if necessary.
Go to“CAPACITY TEST”.Fig. 2 INITIAL CHARGING CURRENT SETTING (Slow charge)
CONVERTED
SPECIFIC
GRAVITYBATTERY TYPE
(YUASA type code)
025 027 096 063 065 075
Below 1.1007.0
(A)7.0
(A)8.5
(A)8.0
(A)10.0
(A)10.0
(A)

Check battery type and determine the specified current using the
table shown above.

After starting charging, adjustment of charging current is not nec-
essary.
Fig. 3 ADDITIONAL CHARGE (Slow charge)
Below 1.150
1.150 - 1.2001.200 - 1.240Above 1.240
Charge for 5
hours at
initial charg-
ing current
setting.Charge for 4
hours at
initial charg-
ing current
setting.Charge for 2
hours at
initial charg-
ing current
setting.
Go to“CAPACITY TEST”.
CAUTION:

Set charging current to value specified in Fig. 2. If
charger is not capable of producing specified current
value, set its charging current as close to that value as
possible.

Keep battery away from open flame while it is being
charged.

When connecting charger, connect leads first, then turn
on charger. Do not turn on charger first, as this may
cause a spark.

If battery temperature rises above 60°C (140°F), stop
charging. Always charge battery when its temperature is
below 60°C (140°F).

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Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont’d)
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B: STANDARD CHARGE
Determine initial charging current from
specific gravity, referring to Fig. 4.
Charge battery for 8 hours.
CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Refer to“Specific Gravity Check”.
Conduct additional charge as per Fig.
5, if necessary.
Go to“CAPACITY TEST”.Fig. 4 INITIAL CHARGING CURRENT SETTING
(Standard charge)
CONVERTED
SPECIFIC
GRAVITYBATTERY TYPE
(YUASA type code)
025 027 096 063 065, 075
1.100 - 1.130 6.0 (A) 6.0 (A) 7.5 (A) 7.0 (A) 9.0 (A)
1.130 - 1.160 5.0 (A) 5.0 (A) 6.0 (A) 6.0 (A) 8.0 (A)
1.160 - 1.190 4.0 (A) 4.0 (A) 5.0 (A) 5.0 (A) 7.0 (A)
1.190 - 1.220 3.0 (A) 3.0 (A) 4.0 (A) 4.5 (A) 5.0 (A)

Check battery type and determine the specified current using the table shown
above.

After starting charging, adjustment of charging current is not necessary.
Fig. 5 ADDITIONAL CHARGE (Standard charge)
Below 1.150
1.150 - 1.2001.200 - 1.240Above 1.240
Charge for 3.5
hours at initial
charging current
setting.Charge for 2.5
hours at initial
charging current
setting.Charge for 1.5
hours at initial
charging current
setting.
Go to“CAPACITY TEST”.
CAUTION:

Do not use standard charge method on a battery whose specific gravity is less than 1.100.

Set charging current to value specified in Fig. 4. If charger is not capable of producing specified
current value, set its charging current as close to that value as possible.

Keep battery away from open flame while it is being charged.

When connecting charger, connect leads first, then turn on charger. Do not turn on charger first,
as this may cause a spark.

If battery temperature rises above 60°C (140°F), stop charging. Always charge battery when its
temperature is below 60°C (140°F).

Remove cell caps during charging.






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Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont’d)
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C: QUICK CHARGE
Determine initial charging current setting and
charging time from specific gravity, referring to
Fig. 6.
Charge battery.
Go to“CAPACITY TEST”.Fig. 6 INITIAL CHARGING CURRENT SETTING AND CHARGING TIME
(Quick charge)
BATTERY TYPE
(YUASA type code)025, 027,
063096, 065,
075
CURRENT [A] 20 (A) 25 (A)
CONVERTED SPECIFIC GRAVITY
1.100 - 1.130 2.5 hours
1.130 - 1.160 2.0 hours
1.160 - 1.190 1.5 hours
1.190 - 1.220 1.0 hours
Above 1.220 0.75 hours (45 min.)

Check battery type and determine the specified current using the table
shown above.

After starting charging, adjustment of charging current is not necessary.
CAUTION:

Do not use quick charge method on a battery whose specific gravity is less than 1.100.

Set initial charging current to value specified in Fig. 6. If charger is not capable of producing
specified current value, set its charging current as close to that value as possible.

Keep battery away from open flame while it is being charged.

When connecting charger, connect leads first, then turn on charger. Do not turn on charger first,
as this may cause a spark.

Be careful of a rise in battery temperature because a large current flow is required during quick-
charge operation.
If battery temperature rises above 60°C (140°F), stop charging. Always charge battery when its
temperature is below 60°C (140°F).

Do not exceed the charging time specified in Fig. 6, because charging battery over the charging
time can cause deterioration of the battery.
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
Applied modelSR
engine
with CVT
(stan-
dard)SR
engine
with CVT
(cold
area)
CD
engine
(stan-
dard)QG
engine
(stan-
dard)QG
engine
(cold
area)
SR
engine
with MT
(stan-
dard)SR
engine
with MT
(cold
areaCD
engine
(cold
area)
Ty p e
(YUASA type
code)025 027 063 065 075 096
Capacity V-AH 12 - 61 12 - 61 12 - 47 12 - 55 12 - 50 12 - 75
CCA 480 570 420 510 600 750


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Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont’d)
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Wiring Diagram—START—
GASOLINE ENGINE MODELS WITH M/T
YEL128C
BATTERY
Refer to EL-POWER.
IGNITION
SWITCH: With GA engine and QG engine for Nordic
: Except
: With GA engine
: With QG engine
: With SR engine or QG engine
BATTERYSTARTER
MOTOR OFF
ACCONST
STARTING SYSTEM
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GASOLINE ENGINE MODELS WITH CVT
YEL999C
STARTING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram—START—(Cont’d)
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