NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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3. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Disconnect 4WD control unit harness connector.
3. Check continuity between 4WD control unit harness connector
M107 terminals 10 (B/R), 11 (B/R) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT
Check 4WD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-28, "
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check 4WD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
5. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace unified meter control unit assembly. Refer to DI-32, "
Disassembly and Assembly for
Combination Meter" .
4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON When The Ignition Switch Is Turned to
ON
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-30, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
Is the
“CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]” displayed?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line. Refer to LAN-4, "CAN Communication
Unit" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT
Check 4WD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-28, "
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check 4WD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Continuity should exist.
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3. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace unified meter control unit assembly. Refer to DI-32, "
Disassembly and Assembly for
Combination Meter" .
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-30, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Disconnect 4WD control unit harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
4. Check voltage between 4WD control unit harness connector ter-
minals and ground.
5. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
6. Check voltage between 4WD control unit harness connector ter-
minals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or
replace damaged parts.

10A fuse [No. 8 or 37, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

Harness for short or open between battery and 4WD control unit harness connector terminal 9

Harness for short or open between ignition switch and 4WD control unit harness connector ter-
minal 7

Ignition switch. Refer to PG-2, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING" .
Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
M1077 (GY) - Ground
Battery voltage
9 (P/L) - Ground
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Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
M1077 (GY) - Ground 0V
9 (P/L) - Ground Battery voltage
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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3. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Disconnect 4WD control unit harness connector.
3. Check continuity between 4WD control unit harness connector
M107 terminals 10 (B/R), 11 (B/R) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT
Check 4WD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-28, "
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check 4WD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
5. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace unified meter control unit assembly. Refer to DI-32, "
Disassembly and Assembly for
Combination Meter" .
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Confirm 4WD warning lamp.
Does 4WD warning lamp turn on?
YES >> Go to TF-46, "4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OFF Several Seconds after Engine Started" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD MODE SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD mode switch system. Refer to TF-40, "
4WD Mode Switch" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-30, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
Is the
“CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]” displayed?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line. Refer to LAN-4, "CAN Communication
Unit" .
NO >> GO TO 4.Continuity should exist.
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4. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT
Check 4WD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-28, "
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check 4WD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
5. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace unified meter control unit assembly. Refer to DI-32, "
Disassembly and Assembly for
Combination Meter" .
Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom Occurs When The Vehicle Is Driven in
AUTO Mode and The Steering Wheel Is Turned Fully to Either Side after The
Engine Is Started
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NOTE:

Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode.
This is not malfunction.

Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions:
LOCK mode, steering wheel is turned fully to either sides, and accelerator pedal was depressed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-30, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
Is the
“CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]” displayed?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line. Refer to LAN-4, "CAN Communication
Unit" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD MODE SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD mode switch system. Refer to TF-40, "
4WD Mode Switch" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis for ECM. Refer to EC-52, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" (QR engine mod-
els with EURO-OBD), EC-513, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" (QR engine models without EURO-
OBD), EC-892, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" (YD engine models with EURO-OBD) or EC-1223,
"Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)" (YD engine models without EURO-OBD).
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 4.

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4. CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD SOLENOID
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD solenoid system. Refer to TF-36, "
4WD Solenoid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5. CHECK ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Set the selector lever (shift lever) to “N” (neutral) position and disengage the parking brake.
3. Lift up the vehicle.
4. Rotate the propeller shaft by hand.
5. Hold rear wheel of right and left lightly.
Does rear wheel rotate?
YES >> Replace electric controlled coupling for mechanical malfunction (clutch sticking etc.). Refer to
RFD-22, "
Disassembly and Assembly" .
NO >> GO TO 6.
6. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 7.
7. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT
Check 4WD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-28, "
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Check 4WD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
Vehicle Does Not Enter 4WD Mode Even Though 4WD Warning Lamp Turned to
OFF
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CAUTION:
Make sure that parking brake is securely released if the symptom has occurred at vehicle speed of 10
km/h (6 MPH) or more.

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
3. Operate parking brake and read out monitor “P BRAKE SW”.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or
replace damaged parts.

Parking brake switch

Brake warning lamp circuit. Refer to DI-34, "Wiring
Diagram — WARN —/LHD Models" or DI-42, "Wiring Diagram — WARN —/RHD Models" .
2. CHECK 4WD SOLENOID
Check 4WD solenoid. Refer to TF-38, "
COMPONENT INSPECTION" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace electric controlled coupling for malfunction of 4WD solenoid. Refer to RFD-22, "
Disas-
sembly and Assembly" .
3. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT
Check 4WD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-28, "
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check 4WD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
4. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace electric controlled coupling for mechanical malfunction (mechanical engagement of
clutch is not possible.). Refer to RFD-22, "
Disassembly and Assembly" .
While Driving, 4WD Warning Lamp Flashes Rapidly (When Flashing in Approx.
1 Minute and Then Turning OFF)
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NOTE:
Rapid flashing: 2 times/second
This symptom protects drivetrain parts when a heavy load is applied to the electric controlled coupling and
multiple disc clutch temperature increases. It is not a malfunction.
When this symptom occurs, stop vehicle and allow it to idle for some times. Flashing will stop and system will
be restored.
Monitor item Condition Display value
P BRAKE SWParking brake operated ON
Parking brake not operated OFF
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While Driving, 4WD Warning Lamp Flashes Slowly (When Continuing to Flash
until Turning Ignition Switch OFF)
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NOTE:
Slow flashing: 1 time/2 seconds
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK TIRE
Check the following.

Tire pressure

Wear condition

Longitudinal tire size (There shall be no difference of tire size between front and rear tires.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Drive at vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more for 5 seconds or more after repairing or
replacing damaged parts. (Initialize improper size tire information.)
2. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL OF TIRE DIAMETER
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Drive at 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more for approx. 200 seconds.
3. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
4. Check monitor “DIS-TIRE MONI”.
Display of
“DIS-TIRE MONI”
“0-4mm”>>INSPECTION END
Except for “0-4mm”>>GO TO 3.
3. CHECK 4WD CONTROL UNIT
Check 4WD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-28, "
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check 4WD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
4. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace 4WD control unit.
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4WD CONTROL UNIT

4WD CONTROL UNITPFP:41650
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REMOVAL
1. Remove cluster lid “A”. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove front speaker grille. Refer to IP-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove driver box. Refer to IP-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Disconnect 4WD control unit connector.
5. Remove 4WD control unit.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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SIDE OIL SEAL
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NOTE:
Transaxle side oil seal is attached to transaxle assembly. Replace it when transaxle assembly is
removed from vehicle.
REMOVAL
1. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FA X - 11 , "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove side shaft. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear ring oil seal inside of transfer.
3. Remove oil seal with a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage adapter case.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to oil seal lips. As shown in the fig-
ure, install oil seal so that it becomes flush with the case end
surface, using a drift.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

When installing, do not incline oil seal.
2. Install side shaft. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear ring oil seal inside of trans-
fer.
3. Install drive shaft. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Check oil level. Refer to TF-9, "
Inspection" .
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AIR BREATHER HOSE

AIR BREATHER HOSEPFP:31098
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Note the following, when removal and installation.
CAUTION:
Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the air breather hose caused by bending or
winding when installing it.

Be sure to insert air breather hose into breather tube (metal con-
nector) until hose end reaches the tube's base.

Be sure to insert the paint mark of hose.
1. Air breather hose 2. Transfer assembly 3. Breather tube
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